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- US pays about $160 million of nearly $4 billion it owes United Nations
The United States has paid USD 160 million towards its substantial UN dues. This payment is for the UN's regular budget. The UN had warned ...
Trump says US will give UN money to make it stronger, more viablePresident Donald Trump announced the United States will provide financial assistance to the United Nations to strengthen its operations and...
India pays $35.18 million to UN Regular Budget for 2026, joins 'honour roll'India has paid its 2026 United Nations Regular Budget dues in full. The country contributed USD 35.18 million on February 3. This payment p...
UN says it could have zero cash by July as US withholds duesU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned member states that the United Nations faces an “imminent financial collapse” due to unpa...
UN says the US has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from severalThe United Nations has stated that the United States has a legal duty to pay its dues. This comes after the White House announced it is wit...
UN chief proposes slashing 2026 budget by $577 million, cutting 18% of jobsThe UN faces a significant cash crisis, prompting Secretary-General Guterres to propose a $577 million budget cut and over 18% job reductio...
As UN turns 80, it seeks to cut costs in shadow of Trump uncertaintyThe United Nations, turning 80 this year, is embarking on a major efficiency and cost-cutting initiative amid a persistent cash crisis. A t...
India pays $37.64 million to UN regular budget for 2025India has paid USD 37.64 million to the United Nations Regular Budget for 2025. India joins 35 member states who have paid their budget ass...
India pays USD 32.89 million to UN Regular Budget for 2024Naming the countries making it to the "honour roll" of Member States who have paid their regular budget assessments in full, Stephane Dujar...
- UN budget cut by 5 per cent for 2012-13
The budget was approved by the 193-member UN General Assembly after night-long negotiations over the weekend.