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The UN Secretary General referred to the Kerala floods, among other natural disasters across the world, to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to step up efforts to reverse course on climate change. (Photo: File)

Citing Kerala floods, UN chief says climate change nearing point of no return

In his message, Guterres highlighted the huge economic costs of climate change and the opportunities presented by climate action.

11 Sep 2018 11:11 AM

'It is clear that conditions are not yet met for the safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable return of Rohingya refugees to their places of origin or choice,' Guterres added. (Photo: AP)

Conditions still not suitable for safe return of Rohingya: UN chief

Guterres, recounting his experience of visiting camps this past July, said that he heard stories of horrendous persecution and suffering.

29 Aug 2018 1:46 PM

The United Nations (UN) is reeling under alarming financial crisis and is also appealing to its member to pay up to the international body, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said.

United Nations runs out of money, urges members to pay up

Earlier this year, the US cut off the financial aid to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).

28 Jul 2018 4:16 PM

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: AP)

UN chief backs J&K rights report

Human rights chief had sought independent probe on Kashmir issue.

14 Jul 2018 1:04 AM

Guterres thanked India for its 'strong commitment to multilateralism' and to partnership with the United Nations, which he said is expressed in many ways across the global agenda and seen through the activities of this 'important' fund. (Photo: File)

UN chief Antonio Guterres describes India as 'very important inspiration'

He commended India for its leadership in development partnership fund with UN that is a vital example of deepening South-South cooperation.

09 Jun 2018 1:54 PM

She defeated another woman — Honduras' UN Ambassador Mary Elizabeth Flores Flake — by 128-62 with two abstentions in the secret-ballot vote. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

UN General Assembly elects Ecuador's Foreign Minister as next president

Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces will be the fourth woman to lead the 193-member world body in its 73-year history.

06 Jun 2018 3:19 PM

Speaking at a UN Security Council debate on ‘Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts’ on Tuesday, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, said the Council’s membership needs to frame mandates with clarity and specificity. (Photo: File)

Unrealistic to expect UN peacekeepers to protect civilians in conflict situations: India

Akbaruddin underscored that conflicts where peacekeeping operations were deployed were inherently messy, complex and difficult.

23 May 2018 2:09 PM

The JCPOA, signed in 2015, limits Iran nuclear development programme, in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, and the UN chief described it as 'an important achievement'. (photo: File)

UN chief optimistic over peace efforts to denuclearise Korean Peninsula

UN Secretary General said that 'things are on track for a meaningful negotiation and I believe it's in everyone's interest'.

04 May 2018 2:07 PM

Libyan policemen check the damage at the Libyan electoral commission headquarters in the capital, Tripoli, after it was targeted by suicide bombers on May 2, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

14 killed as Islamic State militants attack Libyan election commission

The 2 bombers infiltrated building in central Tripoli, fired on people inside and detonated their explosives when their ammunition ran out.

03 May 2018 11:06 AM

The gathering of South Korean, Japanese and Chinese leaders is the latest move in a diplomatic whirlwind centred around North Korea. (Photo: AFP)

S Korea, Japan, China to hold summit next week

The gathering on May 9 will bring together the South's President Moon Jae-in, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

01 May 2018 7:42 PM

Along the border, South Korea started taking down its loudspeakers on Tuesday afternoon, a defence official said. Activity at several spots along the border indicated North Koreans were doing the same, he said. (Photo: AFP)

North, S Korea start to dismantle border speakers fulfilling summit pledge

The moves are the first practical, if small, steps toward reconciliation after Friday's meeting between Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong Un.

01 May 2018 1:35 PM

The Secretary-General extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. (Photo: File)

UN chief outraged by deadly terrorist attacks in Afghanistan

UN chief said the attacks on journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day is a 'direct assault on the freedom of expression'.

01 May 2018 12:19 PM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to the five permanent members of the Security Council to break the current deadlock on reported use of chemical weapons in Syria and prevent the situation spiralling out of control in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

UNSC must prevent Syria spiralling out of control: UN chief

Antonio Guterres has appealed to the Security Council to break the current deadlock on reported use of chemical weapons in Syria.

13 Apr 2018 12:00 PM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Friday for an independent investigation into deadly clashes in Gaza between Palestinians and Israeli troops, while Security Council members urged restraint on both sides. (Photo: File)

Independent, transparent investigation: UN chief on recent clashes in Gaza

15 people were killed and more than 750 wounded by Israeli fire as Palestinian protesters marched to Gaza’s border with Israel.

31 Mar 2018 4:08 PM

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in the report that the 62 allegations against personnel in 10 peacekeeping missions and one political mission were a drop from the 104 claims reported in 2016. (Photo: File)

138 sex abuse allegations against UN peacekeeping missions in 2017

Guterres has vowed to toughen the UN response to allegations of misbehaviour by peacekeepers and UN personnel.

14 Mar 2018 12:39 PM

At least 20 civilians -- including four children -- were killed in Douma on Saturday, in addition to 17 civilians in other battlefront towns, said the Observatory. (Photo: AFP)

Ghouta sirens distress call as death toll rises to 1000

Shelling and air strikes slammed into Douma on Saturday, trapping residents inside their basements for hours.

11 Mar 2018 12:35 PM

Government troops have advanced rapidly across farmland in Eastern Ghouta in the past week and had wrested control of 40 percent of the enclave as of early Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

Homes reduced to rubbles, 800 dead as air strikes continue in E Ghouta

More than 340,000 people have been killed and millions displaced in Syria since the start of the civil war in 2011.

07 Mar 2018 1:22 PM

Asma Jahangir faced death threats, beatings and imprisonment to win landmark human rights cases while standing up to dictators. (Photo: File)

As Pak’s ‘human rights giant’ Asma Jahangir passes away, UN chief pays tribute

‘She was a tireless advocate for inalienable rights of all people and for equality.’

12 Feb 2018 3:59 PM

Guterres stressed that all concerned in Syria and in the region must abide by international law. (Photo: AFP)

UN chief calls for immediate de-escalation in Syria after Israel raids

Israel targeted what it said were Iranian positions inside Syria after one of its warplanes was hit by Syrian air defences and crashed.

11 Feb 2018 3:54 PM

The UN Population Fund projects that the estimated 3.9 million girls subjected to genital cutting every year will rise to 4.6 million by 2030 due to expected population growth unless urgent action is taken. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Leave vaginas alone: 68 mn women face genital mutilation by 2030, UN warns

Over 200 million women and girls in 30 countries across three continents have experienced genital mutilation.

07 Feb 2018 11:23 AM

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