The Trump administration plans the departure for the end of 2026 and criticizes the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The decision comes two years after the Biden administration rejoined following a controversial, five-year absence that began during President Donald Trump’s first term.

UNESCO runs the influential World Heritage Sites program. There are 26 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the United States

President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from UNESCO once again In a statement Tuesday that drew mixed reactions from Jewish groups. President Donald Trump has once again withdrawn the United States from UNESCO,

"China Flexes Muscles at UN Cultural Agency, Just as Trump Walks Away" - while reporting on the US once again withdrawing from UNESCO, The New York Times (NYT) did not forget to take a jab at China in its Wednesday article.

Furthermore, UNESCO is facilitating urgent repair and rehabilitation works at key cultural landmarks in Odesa, with contributions from Italy and Japan. Beneficiary sites include the Odesa House of Scientists, the Odesa Fine Arts Museum, Stolyarsky Music School, and the Transfiguration Cathedral.

Known for the masterpieces of architect Andrea Palladio, Vicenza’s elegant villas, stunning views, and rich history make it well worth the jaunt from Veneto’s more crowded destinations.

Kharkiv Oblast saw the highest number of civilians affected by Russian attacks, which killed three people and injured five others.