US EditionUN Chiefs Warns of 'Imminent Financial Collapse' by July
The UN faces a record $1.6 billion in unpaid dues and risks running out of cash by July unless all 193 member states pay or financial rules are reformed, Guterres said.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the United Nations faces `imminent financial collapse` unless all 193 member states honor mandatory payments or overhaul financial rules.
- A record shortfall left 77% of assessed contributions unpaid at the 2025 end-of-year assessments, while UN budget rules requiring return of unspent funds created a `double blow` by expecting cash that was never received.
- The United States, as the UN's largest contributor, refused some budget payments and pledged $2bn for humanitarian aid while warning the organisation must `adapt or die`.
- Guterres said the crisis is `categorically different` from past UN financial crises and previously warned of a `race to bankruptcy`, highlighting the urgency.
- Critics note that President Donald Trump has proposed replacing UN functions with the Board of Peace, which critics called a `waste of taxpayer dollars`, to oversee Gaza regeneration efforts.
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If some member states fail to pay their contributions on time, the United Nations risks "immediate financial collapse," says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The funds are at risk of running out completely by July. Guterres himself doesn't name any countries, but according to the UN, the United States accounts for 95 percent of all outstanding debt.
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Former Tory Prime Minister Liz Truss is being brutally mocked after she welcomed news that the United Nations (UN) was in financial trouble. It comes after the Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres, warned that the United Nations is at risk of “imminent financial collapse” due to member states not paying their fees. He warned that the UN faced a financial crisis which was “deepening, threatening programme delivery”, and that money could …
UN Chief Begs For Donations, Warns Of ‘Financial Collapse’
The United Nations is facing a significant financial challenge that could impact its operations, according to recent statements from Secretary-General António Guterres. In a letter sent to all 193 member states in late January 2026, Guterres highlighted the risk of the organization running out of cash by July if member nations do not fulfill their […] The post UN Chief Begs For Donations, Warns Of ‘Financial Collapse’ appeared first on News Addi…
UN Chief Begs For Donations, Warns Of 'Financial Collapse'
The United Nations is facing a significant financial challenge that could impact its operations, according to recent statements from Secretary-General António Guterres. In a letter sent to all 193 member states in late January 2026, Guterres highlighted the risk of the organization running out of cash by July if member nations do not fulfill their payment obligations or if financial rules are not revised. This situation stems from a combination …
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