The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a result of the latest US funding cuts to the world body, a senior UN official said. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a private meeting, briefed reporters Wednesday on the 25 percent reduction in peacekeepers worldwide as the United States, the largest UN donor, makes changes to align with President Donald Trump’s “America First” vision.

The United Nations will be forced to slash its peacekeeping forces by around 25% due to a lack of funding, mostly caused by U.S. aid cuts, a senior...

The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a…

UN peacekeeping force to be cut by 25% due to US funding cuts, affecting thousands of soldiers worldwide.