Guterres: Urgency of global challenges demands bold, swift action

Guterres: Urgency of global challenges demands bold, swift action

“We face unprecedented and interlocking crises,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his briefing at the Council’s ministerial-level open debate on effective multilateralism through the defence of the principles of the UN Charter. “Tensions between major powers are at an historic high, so are the risks of conflict, through misadventure or miscalculation. It is time…

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Turkey and Hungary ratify Sweden's NATO membership, US demands

Turkey and Hungary ratify Sweden’s NATO membership, US demands

The US has asked Turkey and Hungary to support Sweden’s membership in NATO. On the issue of Sweden joining NATO, American Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Turkey and Hungary should confirm Sweden’s joining NATO. Due to mutual differences with Sweden, Turkey has opposed Sweden’s NATO membership. Hungary is supporting Turkey in opposing Sweden’s NATO…

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Syria: Guterres demands ‘renewed energy’ for peace as war enters 12th year

Syria: Guterres demands ‘renewed energy’ for peace as war enters 12th year

“Now is the time for us to act in unison, to secure a nationwide ceasefire, advance the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people, and create the conditions necessary for the voluntary return of refugees in safety and dignity, with our strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria, and to regional…

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