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UN Chief Warns of Financial Collapse by 2026

1/30/2026

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  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that unpaid dues and outdated budget rules could trigger an imminent financial collapse by July 2026.
  • The United States has reduced funding, contributing to a record $1.57 billion in outstanding dues.
  • He urged member states to pay or reform the rules, noting that only 36 of 193 have fully paid their 2026 contributions.