United Nations Revises 2026 Budget, Pairing Cost Reductions With Reforms

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United Nations Revises 2026 Budget, Pairing Cost Reductions With Reforms

UN Budget Cuts and Reform Proposals Sent to ACABQ for Review The United Nations has submitted revised budget estimates to the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), proposing a 15.1 per cent reduction in resources and an 18.8 per cent cut in posts in the regular budget compared with 2025. The support account […]

Asian NATO: Japan Proposes, India Reluctant; ‘Too Early’ Says US in Chorus

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Asian NATO: Japan Proposes, India Reluctant; ‘Too Early’ Says US in Chorus

Japan’s foreign and defense ministers announced on Wednesday that they are not moving forward with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s recent proposal to establish an “Asian NATO,” following opposition from key partners, including the U.S. and India. Ishiba put forth the idea ahead of his victory in Japan’s ruling party leadership election last Friday, suggesting that […]