Guterres strongly condemns suicide bombing in Pakistan
At least 54 people were killed, and 83 injured, in the attack, which occurred in Bajaur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. International media reported on Monday that the Islamic State…
On 70th anniversary of Korean armistice, Guterres calls for renewed dialogue
His message marked the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement that ended the hostilities and established a demilitarized zone, about 240 kilometres long and 4 kilometres wide, as…
Guterres condemns apparent coup attempt in Niger
According to news reports, the officers seized President Mohamed Bazoum and blockaded his residence in the capital Niamey on Wednesday, leading the African Union Commission Chair, to describe their actions…
Ukraine: Guterres ‘strongly condemns’ Russian attacks on Odesa and other ports
In making its decision, Russia also withdrew safe passage guarantees for ships carrying grain and other foodstuffs navigating in the northwestern part of the Black Sea. Over the past year,…
Guterres launches latest report on youth participation at the UN
“I will continue to stand with you as we shape a more prosperous, equal and resilient future for all,” he said in a video message to launch his latest Progress…
Guterres calls for AI ‘that bridges divides’, rather than pushing us apart
António Guterres said that if AI became primarily a weapon to launch cyberattacks, generate deepfakes, or for spreading disinformation and hate speech, it would have very serious consequences for global…
Half the world is drowning in debt crisis, Antonio Guterres
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. File photo The United Nations has released a report on the debt situation of the countries of the world. United Nations Secretary General Antonio…
Guterres appeals for humanitarian, security and political action to end Haiti’s ‘living nightmare’
He said citizens of the Caribbean nation are “trapped in a living nightmare” as armed gangs encircle the capital, Port-au-Prince, blocking roads, controlling access to food and healthcare, and undermining…
Cooperation key to weathering climate crisis, growing inequality, new tech challenge: Guterres
António Guterres was addressing the Council of The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the world’s largest regional security body in terms of landmass and population which currently includes China, India, Kazakhstan,…
‘Generations of Haitians’ at risk, warns Guterres, calling for international force to help quell gang violence
The UN chief expressed deep concern at the extreme vulnerability faced by the Haitian people – especially women and girls – because of brutally violent and “predatory” armed gangs, like…