UNITED NATIONS: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday warned that the world body is on the brink of financial collapse and could run out of cash by July, as he urged countries to pay their dues. The UN faces chronic budget problems because some member states do not pay their mandatory contributions in full, while others do not pay on time, forcing it into hiring freezes and cutbacks.

António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.

UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on member states to address unpaid dues and overhaul world body's financial rules.