Death by aid cuts: how a decision in the US led to the loss of a mother in Yemen

The article discusses the impact of the Trump administration's decision to cut overseas development budgets on the lives of people in Yemen. It highlights the case of Fatima, a pregnant woman who died along with her unborn child due to the lack of medical aid. The article states that aid agencies have warned that the budget cuts will cost at least 3 million lives globally. Fatima's story illustrates the immediate consequences of these decisions, as she was preparing to celebrate the birth of her child but instead, her family had to prepare for her funeral. The article emphasizes the human cost of such policy decisions, which the Trump administration claims will not lead to any loss of life. However, the article presents a contrasting perspective, suggesting that the cuts in development aid will have devastating effects on vulnerable populations, particularly in conflict-affected regions like Yemen.