The UN refugee agency UNHCR warns that a major funding shortfall could leave 8.3 million people without essential assistance. In its warning, UNHCR says it faces one of its worst-ever funding crises, citing a US$5.789 billion gap.
Both outlets link the shortfall to aid cuts, including reductions from the United States and other countries. Free Malaysia Today reports that funding levels fall by 24% between 2024 and 2025, underscoring the scale of the problem. The Express Tribune similarly highlights the size of the gap and the role of aid cuts by the United States and other donors.
While both reports focus on the same central figures and the risk to millions of people, they do not detail specific operational impacts in their excerpts beyond the broader warning of potential lack of aid.
