The amount each UN member must pay varies. In 2025, the U.S. was responsible for 22% of the UN’s regular budget and 26.2% of its peacekeeping budget.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during an interview at the United Nations headquarters in on Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) A time of hope ...

Here are some of the United Nations' history-making events as the world body marks the anniversary of its founding on June 26, 1945, when the U.N. Charter was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco.

At United Nations, China to blast US for bullying, trade war By Michelle Nichols April 16, 202510:12 AM PDTUpdated April 16, 2025 ...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. Here are photos ...