The United States is set to rejoin Unesco, the UN's cultural, educational, and scientific agency, after a five-year absence. The decision comes after a vote by the majority of UNESCO's member states. The US withdrew from the agency during Donald Trump's presidency over concerns of China's increasing influence. The Trump administration cited anti-Israel bias and management issues as reasons for the withdrawal. The Biden administration has already requested $150 million for UNESCO dues and plans to pay off the full debt of $619 million. Prior to leaving, the US contributed 22% of UNESCO's funding.

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