In a statement marked by both regret and resilience, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has formally acknowledged the decision by President Donald Trump to once again withdraw the United States of America from the organization. The withdrawal, set to take effect at the end of December 2026, marks the second such departure under President Trump, the first having occurred in 2017. UNESCO Director-General expressed deep disappointment, citing that the move contradicts the very foundations of multilateralism and could hinder collaborative initiatives currently underway with numerous American institutions and communities. “This decision contradicts the fundamental principles of...