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U.N. Awaits Details as U.S. Signals Partial Payment of Massive Dues. The United Nations says it is still waiting for clarity on when and how much the United States will pay toward billions of dollars in overdue budget contributions despite Washington promising an initial payment within weeks. A U.N. spokesperson said officials have been in contact with the U.S. mission, but no firm timeline or figures have been confirmed. The warning comes after Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautioned member states that the U.N. faces a risk of "imminent financial collapse" due to unpaid fees. U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said an initial tranche of funding would arrive soon, calling it a significant down payment on annual dues, though the final amount has yet to be decided. U.N. officials say the United States accounts for more than 95% of outstanding dues, owing over four billion dollars across regular budgets, peacekeeping missions, and international tribunals.
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