U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver on Tuesday to allow life-saving humanitarian assistance during a 90-day suspension of foreign aid, according to a State Department memo seen by Reuters. The move ensures critical aid continues while Washington conducts a policy review.

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