Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-United Nations organisations and 31 UN entities that "operate contrary to US national interests," the White House said in a statement.

The White House did not list the organisations but said they promote "radical climate policies, global governance, and ideological programs that conflict with US sovereignty and economic strength."

It said the move was the result of a review of all international intergovernmental organisations, conventions and treaties that the US is a member of or party to.

"These withdrawals will end American taxpayer funding and involvement in entities that advance globalist agendas over US prio...