In other news Nigerian lawmakers approved *$200 million in health funding to offset suspended U.S. aid*, which had supported crucial programs such as malaria prevention and HIV treatment. [DW <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYt-wknCMbvspWfcxmI24pAP_GzmjgcD5cgzz_RsLw_-OOoN880ELL-3tDj8hT6wf5C4gIlbI=> ] The latest U.N. report showed that *the Asia-Pacific region is falling behind on most Sustainable Development Goals*. [UN News <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYt-wkmwxlKgK8ddEHL6vKcu4gbIUw3L5I3AKmb_VSplM1gIbWABDOw2SppHNCDVF6WtEtulA=> ] *Alessandra Morelli*, a medic who aided Libya’s flood victims in 2023, will be among 14 medical responders* receiving King Charles III’s new Humanitarian Medal*. [BBC <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYt-wkm5aPN3o93ucZLoIswxOODp4A3m4wcLgIfauCaFjOnSrOVHwald-oDELvIus84INEXlw=> ]