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In an important step, the Trump administration has declared the United States' exit from UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. This action signifies the second instance that the U.S. has withdrawn from the agency, highlighting persistent conflicts between the U.S. government and international bodies.The first exit took place in 2017, when the Trump administration accused UNESCO of being biased against Israel and mismanaging certain international cultural and educational matters. The most recent move by the administration to leave the agency stems from comparable worries, underscoring a wider suspicion of multilateral bodies that some believe are inconsistent with…

Former President Donald Trump has described NATO's recent promise to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP as a major win. This statement is part of the ongoing talks among NATO member countries about their monetary contributions to the alliance. Trump, known for his past criticism of NATO, showed his support for the latest pledge, indicating that it marks a favorable change in the alliance's method of handling defense finances.During his presidency, Trump frequently urged NATO allies to boost their military expenditures, arguing that the United States was shouldering a disproportionate burden of defense costs. His administration's pressure on NATO…