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BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. will withdraw from 66 organizations, isolating the country from the wider...

By Nury Vittachi

Posted January 9, 2026

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Nury Vittachi is a Hong Kong-based journalist and author known for commentary on international affairs, cultural issues, and global politics. His social media presence focuses on geopolitical analysis and often presents critical perspectives on major policy announcements. He is recognized for providing context and analysis on trending international news stories.

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This post references the U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations announced by the Trump administration on January 7, 2026, following Executive Order 14199. The announcement includes withdrawal from 35 non-UN organizations and 31 UN entities, with stated reasons including redundancy, mismanagement, ineffectiveness, or misalignment with U.S. interests. The post frames this withdrawal as potential international isolation, highlighting concerns about the geopolitical implications of reduced U.S. engagement in multilateral institutions.

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This content is trending because it addresses a major policy announcement with significant global implications made just two days prior. The withdrawal from organizations including the IPCC, UNFCCC, and UNRWA affects international climate action, humanitarian efforts, and multilateral cooperation, making it highly relevant to discussions about U.S. foreign policy, climate change, and international relations. The framing as 'isolation' resonates with users concerned about America's role in global governance.

💡Fun Facts

1The U.S. is withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world's most authoritative scientific body on climate change
2The withdrawal list includes 35 non-UN organizations and 31 UN entities across various sectors including climate, conservation, renewable energy, and humanitarian work
3Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the organizations as 'anti-American, useless, or wasteful' and stated the goal is to 'stop subsidizing globalist bureaucrats'
4Key climate organizations targeted include the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature
5The administration states this will redirect U.S. resources toward domestic priorities including infrastructure, military readiness, and border security

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