The U.S. is cutting off tens of millions of dollars in funding to UNESCO, the U.N.’s cultural and scientific body, after it voted to admit Palestine as a full member. State Department official Victoria Nuland says the U.S. will withhold a $60 million payment that was to be delivered later this month.
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.
Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.