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UN chief proposes 15% budget cut in 2026

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The United Nations headquarters in New York City, the United States. /VCG
The United Nations headquarters in New York City, the United States. /VCG

The United Nations headquarters in New York City, the United States. /VCG

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is proposing a 15-percent cut to the UN's regular budget in 2026 as it struggles with chronic liquidity problems made more acute by U.S. President Donald Trump's policies.

In letters to member states and UN personnel made public Tuesday, the UN chief announced "reductions of more than 15 percent in the regular budget level," equivalent to about $500 million, and a 19-percent cut to the UN workforce covered by that budget.

(With input from AFP)

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