US President Donald Trump has announced plans to withdraw the United States from 66 United Nations and international organizations, cutting all funding and participation. The move targets entities deemed “contrary to the interests of the United States,” including major bodies like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed regret, stating UN operations will continue despite U.S. exit. This decision continues a pattern of international disengagement during Trump’s second term, following earlier withdrawals from the WHO and the Paris climate agreement.
Date: January 8, 2026. Source: aljazeera.com