The United States pledged $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid on Monday as US President Donald Trump's administration continues to slash US foreign assistance, warning the United Nations agencies to “adapt, shrink or die”. The United States also pays billions in annual dues related to its UN membership. A year of crisis in aid The US capping its aid has led to a crisis year for many UN organisations like its refugee, migration and food aid agencies, AP said. The United Nations is the world's leading provider of humanitarian assistance and the largest recipient of US humanitarian aid funding. US seeks aid consolidation The United States wants to see “more consolidated leadership authority” in UN aid delivery systems, a senior State Department official told AP.

Source: Mint December 29, 2025 08:30 UTC