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UN on cusp of financial collapse due to unpaid fees, says Guterres

Published 17:02 on January 30, 2026 / Last updated at 17:02 on January 30, 2026 / / International (UN Climate Talks)

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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned the United Nations is at risk of "imminent financial collapse" due to member states failing to pay their fees.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned the United Nations is at risk of "imminent financial collapse" due to member states failing to pay their fees.


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