Sep 18 WATCH: 2023 United Nations General Assembly – Day 1 By Edith Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations chief delivered a dire warning to leaders from across the world. He declared that the planet is becoming unhinged with mounting global challenges and geopolitical tensions — and he warned that "we seem incapable of coming together… Continue reading
Jul 24 UN chief urges Russia to revive Ukraine grain deal, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Guterres said with the termination of the deal, "the most vulnerable will pay the highest price." He told the gathering that there are already negative effects on global wheat and corn prices. Continue reading
Jul 09 UN chief warns Sudan is on the brink of a ‘full-scale civil war’ after months of armed conflict By Samy Magdy, Associated Press U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sudan is on the brink of a “full-scale civil war” as fierce clashes between rival generals continued unabated Sunday in the capital of Khartoum. Continue reading
Jun 15 UN chief says fossil fuels are ‘incompatible with human survival,’ calls for credible exit strategy By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also dismissed suggestions by some oil executives that fossil fuel firms can keep up production if they find a way to capture carbon emissions. Continue reading
May 03 Targeting of journalists and truth is threatening freedom, UN chief warns By Edith Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations chief warned on the eve of World Press Freedom Day that the media is under attack in every corner of the world and urged all nations to stop the targeting of truth and those who report it. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as UN chides Biden for climate inaction By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press President Joe Biden touted U.S. climate investments at a virtual White House climate summit. But Biden's message Thursday was challenged by the U.N. secretary-general. Continue reading
Apr 11 U.N chief calls for massive international support to Somalia By Omar Faruk, Associated Press U.N Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for "massive international support" for Somalia. Guterres is visiting the East African country as it faces its worst drought in decades. Continue reading
Feb 27 UN raises $1.2 billion for Yemen humanitarian crisis, far below its 2023 target By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The United Nations has raised $1.2 billion in humanitarian aid pledges for Yemen at a conference aimed at helping millions of people in the war-stricken country. Continue reading
Jan 18 At Davos, UN chief warns the world is in a ‘sorry state’ from climate change, Ukraine war By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The head of the United Nations says the world is in a "sorry state" because of myriad "interlinked" challenges including climate change and Russia's war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 16 Former Afghan female lawmaker mourned around the world after weekend slaying By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press Mursal Nabizada was among the few female parliamentarians who stayed in Kabul after the Taliban seized power in August 2021. Continue reading