UNITED NATIONS: A planned United Nations vote to renew approval for a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has been delayed as France, the United States and the United Arab Emirates argue over the freedom of movement of U.N. troops, diplomats said. The U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations called for more global action to end nuclear testing, warning against the danger of ‘collective suicide’. In his message marking the International Day against Nuclear Tests, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed for key countries to ratify the international treaty that
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Saturday held its annual ceremony to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the first black President of post-apartheid South Africa who died in 2013. The commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day pays tribute to his fight for freedom
BERLIN: The head of the United Nations launched a tirade against fossil fuel companies, accusing them of betraying future generations and undermining efforts to phase out a product he called “incompatible with human survival.” Secretary-General António Guterres also dismissed suggestions by some oil executives — including
Madrid: United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that he sees no immediate possibility of reaching a comprehensive ceasefire in the war in Ukraine as both sides are convinced they can win, according to an interview published by Spanish newspaper El Pais on
Nairobi: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday urged African leaders to redouble efforts to bring peace to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where violent armed groups have terrorized civilians for decades. Guterres addressed a high-level meeting in Burundi of African nations that signed a
United Nations: Humanity is facing a “difficult truth”, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned in a message marking World Meteorological Day, saying that the damage already being caused by climate change is “making our planet uninhabitable.” He laid down the challenge to governments worldwide, to make
United Nations: A staggering 78 million girls and boys around the world today “don’t go to school at all” because of conflict, climate disasters and displacement – while tens of millions more receive only sporadic teaching – UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. Lending his support to