President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organisations. “Immediately upon returning to office, President Trump initiated the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement,” the White House noted. The message, officials said, is clear: international engagement must serve the United States first—or not at all. On X, the White House noted that from the 66 international organisations, 31 are UN entities while 35 are not. “Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations that no longer serve American interests including: 35-non UN organisations and 31 UN entities,” it concluded.

Source: Punch January 08, 2026 06:15 UTC