US pays about $160m towards nearly $4bn in UN dues
President Trump has slashed foreign aid and repeatedly criticised the United Nations for failing to meet its goals.
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Published On 12 Feb 2026
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Arab and Muslim nations condemned Israel’s ‘annexation’ plan at the UN.
Published On 11 Feb 2026
