Tuesday, 02 December 2025
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the UN will cut its budget by 15.1 percent and reduce staff by 18.8 percent in 2026 as unpaid dues from member states climb to $1.59 trillion.
The UN chief announced next year’s budget on Monday, which he set at $3.24bn – a reduction of $577m from 2025.
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