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flag The UN approved a $3.45B 2026 budget, cutting 15% and 2,900 jobs amid financial shortfalls.

flag The UN General Assembly has approved a $3.45 billion budget for 2026, a 15% reduction in funding and the elimination of 2,900 staff positions as part of the UN80 reform initiative. flag The decision, reached after intense negotiations, seeks to improve efficiency amidst ongoing financial challenges, including $1.586 billion in unpaid dues for 2024 and 2025. flag The budget, effective January 1, 2026, includes a record level of advance contributions, with the UN urging timely payments to ensure operational stability.

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