Shafaqna English– The Trump administration has notified Congress that it plans to pay $725 million to the UN, according to a congressional notice reviewed by Reuters. Aid experts have called this a positive step toward clearing billions of dollars in overdue contributions.
The administration has been a vocal critic of the UN, saying it has not lived up to expectations, and has slashed financial support for several UN agencies. When asked about the intended payment, a U.S. official made it clear that releasing funds would require proof of continued reform within the organization, and confirmed that no money had been transferred by Friday(21 Aug 2026).
Source: Reuters