The decision comes roughly two years after former President Joe Biden reentered the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), following Mr. Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the entity during his first term.

The United States of America is preparing to withdraw from UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural and educational agency, according to media reports published today. The decision is seen as part of President Donald Trump's broader approach to reducing US involvement in international organisations he has previously criticised.

The United States will leave the United Nations' culture and education agency UNESCO, the US state department has confirmed.