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Suspending funding 'could have life or death consequences' for children and families around the world, warned the head of Oxfam America.

"The Trump administration is threatening the lives and futures of communities in crisis," said the head of Oxfam America.Hours after taking office, US president Donald Trump ordered a 90-day pause in US-funded global projects pending a review of their efficiency. Joe Biden 's administration had previously stepped up military aid to Ukraine , but there are now doubts over whether this will continue under the Trump administration.

The order has been criticised by humanitarian officials because it cuts funding to life-saving health programmes such as clinics and immunisation programmes. Standards for a review of all foreign assistance are expected to be set within the next month to ensure it is"aligned with President Trump's foreign policy agenda," a global cable said.

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