The United States is pulling out of UNESCO once again under President Donald Trump, citing anti-Israel bias, rising Chinese influence, and what the White House calls a 'woke agenda.'
The United States has officially decided to leave UNESCO again, with the State Department citing ideological differences and UNESCO expressing deep regret over the move.
Two men were sentenced to more than four years in prison on Tuesday for felling Britain’s iconic 'Sycamore Gap' tree, a world-famous landmark whose striking silhouette was once featured in a Hollywood film.
Three new sites in Africa have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The ancient city of Sardis and the Bin Tepe tumuli in western Türkiye have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, bringing the country’s total to 22 sites.
The ancient city of Sardis and the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe in western Türkiye have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism announced on Saturday.
French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for 'French Touch' electronic music to be recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage—putting it on par with Berlin techno, Jamaican reggae, and Irish harp traditions.
Nicaragua has pulled out of UNESCO after the agency recognized La Prensa, an exiled newspaper, as part of its global press freedom awards.
Mount Paektu, an active stratovolcano straddling the border of North Korea and China, has been officially designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark. This recognition, which marks North Korea’s first natural site on the prestigious list,highlights the mountain’s significant natural and cultural heritage.
Abu Dhabi will host International Jazz Day 2025, featuring a star-studded gala at Etihad Arena on April 30. Broadcast worldwide, the event will showcase top jazz, blues, and classical artists, including Herbie Hancock and Marcus Miller.
On March 14, the International Scientific-Practical Conference titled "Protection of Ancient Human Settlements: Threats and Modern Approaches" organized by the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan began at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibiting any future funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for the Near East (UNRWA), the agency which provides relief for Palestinian refugees.
UNESCO urges ethical AI use in education, emphasizing human agency and investment in teacher-student training, as part of International Education Day 2025.
The 6th and 12th caves of the Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi Province, north China, were officially reopened on Monday after undergoing extensive repairs.
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