<h1>US withdrawal from 60+ international bodies, including 31 UN entities, triggers dispute over ongoing UN dues under Charter obligations</h1> A White House decision directs US executive departments and agencies to take immediate steps to withdraw the United States from more than 60 international organisations, including 31 UN entities, with withdrawal described as cessation of participation and/or funding to the extent permitted by law, thereby ending US involvement and financial support for the identified bodies within applicable legal limits. The UN Secretary-General states that assessed contributions to the UN regular and peacekeeping budgets, as approved by the General Assembly, remain a legal obligation for all UN Member States under the UN Charter, thereby asserting continuing dues-based payment responsibilities notwithstanding the withdrawal announcement.