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UN mobilising relief for quake-hit Myanmar where about 150 have died: Guterres
United Nations, March 29: The United Nations is mobilising relief for quake-hit Myanmar where nearly 150 people have died, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday.
UN chief welcomes agreement on freedom of navigation in Black Sea
United Nations, March 27: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the commitments reached by the United States, Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, and viewed the move "a crucial contribution to global food security and supply chains," his spokesman said.
UN alarmed by continuing attacks on Sudan's civilians: Spokesman
United Nations, March 26: Continuing attacks on civilians in Sudan, including a deadly air strike on a North Darfur market, has "gravely alarmed" the United Nations, a UN spokesman said.
UNSC reform imperative for political solutions to back peacekeeping to end conflicts: India
United Nations, March 25: India has said that a reform of the Security Council is essential for finding enduring peace in conflict situations because, ultimately, political solutions must support peacekeeping operations.
Israel expresses 'sorrow' over UN staffer's death in Gaza, denies responsibility
Jerusalem, March 20: Israel expressed "sorrow" over the death of a Bulgarian United Nations staff member in strikes on UN guesthouses in Gaza's Deir al-Balah but said an initial investigation found no Israeli involvement in the incident.
UN chief saddened by death of staff member in Israeli attacks on Gaza
United Nations, March 20: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply saddened and shocked" by the death of a UN staff member during the Israeli bombing in the Gaza Strip, condemning all attacks on UN personnel and calling for a full investigation, his spokesman said.
UN chief hails progress in Geneva talks over Cyprus
Geneva, March 19: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the informal meeting on the Cyprus issue, held over two days in Geneva, Switzerland, had made "meaningful progress."
UN concerned about Houthi threats after US airstrikes in Yemen
United Nations, March 18: The United Nations is concerned about the Houthi threat to resume attacks on ships in the Red Sea following US attacks on the Houthis in Yemen, a UN spokesman said.
Guterres wants India, Pakistan to work together on terrorism concerns: Spokesperson
United Nations, March 18: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants India and Pakistan to work together on their concerns over international terrorism, according to his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq.
'Important to engage' with Arakan Army to fully respect Rohingya rights: Guterres
United Nations, March 16: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that it was “important to engage” with the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) to fully respect the rights of Rohingyas while finding a solution to the refugee crisis.
UN Chief Antonio Guterres thanks Bangladesh, calls for Rohingya aid
Dhaka, March 14: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his gratitude to Bangladesh's interim government and its people, acknowledging their hospitality as he arrived for a four-day visit, the Daily Star reported.
Guterres announces 'UN80 Initiative' to make world organisation relevant to today's world
United Nations, March 12: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday launched the "UN80 Initiative" to transform the global organisation trapped in a time warp of its founding in 1945 to make it relevant to the present.
UN welcomes agreement between Syrian government, Kurdish forces
United Nations, March 12: The United Nations welcomed an agreement reached by the Syrian interim government and the Kurdish-led forces after the violent escalation in the country's coastal region last week, a UN spokesman said.
UN chief alarmed by mass killings in Syria's coastal region: Spokesman
United Nations, March 11: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the violent escalation in the coastal areas of Syria, that has seen widespread summary killings, including a UN staffer, a UN spokesman said.
'When women, girls can rise, we all thrive', says UN chief
New York, March 8: The UN called for the international community to stand firm in making rights, equality and empowerment a reality for all women and girls, for everyone, everywhere.
Arab leaders adopt Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan
Cairo/Gaza, March 5: Arab leaders have approved an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza, which is estimated to cost $53 billion and aims to avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave.
Guterres to visit Bangladesh, meet Yunus, participate in Iftar with Rohingya refugees
United Nations, Feb 28: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Bangladesh next month to participate in an Iftar with Rohingya refugees in Cox Bazar, according to his Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric.
UN Secretary General to visit Bangladesh amid tensions
Dhaka, February 26: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is likely to visit Bangladesh in mid-March amid political tensions in the South Asian country, officials said.
About one million people displaced in Congo's Goma since 2025: WFP
Kinshasa, Feb 25: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday that about one million people have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 in Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) seized by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels.
About 1 million people displaced in Congo's Goma since 2025: WFP
Kinshasa, Feb 25: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday that about 1 million people have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 from Goma city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) seized by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels.
M23 rebels in DR Congo's North Kivu hinder UN peacekeeping operations: UN
United Nations, Feb 22: The head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said that Rwanda-supported M23 rebels in the eastern North Kivu province are hampering peacekeeping operations.
UN chief condemns Hamas parading coffins in Gaza as 'abhorrent and appalling'
United Nations, Feb 21: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned as "abhorrent and appalling" the parading in Gaza of coffins bearing the remains of four hostages during a transfer to Israel.
UN Chief Guterres calls for consensus on security council reforms
United Nations, Feb 19: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that now is the time to develop “greater consensus” in the process of reforming the Security Council to strengthen “trust in the United Nations, and trust in this Council”.
UN chief urges investment, affordable finance to help developing countries meet SDGs
Addis Ababa, Feb 17: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the need to boost investment and affordable financing for developing countries to help them meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
M23 rebels seize key DR Congo city as AU summit warns of regional war risk
Kinshasa, Feb 16: The March 23 Movement (M23) armed group announced that its fighters had entered Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu Province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
PM Modi meets UN Secretary-General on AI Action Summit sidelines
Paris, February 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Paris on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit.
UN chief Guterres calls for democratising AI, avoiding geopolitical divide
United Nations, Feb 11: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for democratising Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the "growing concentration of AI capabilities risks deepening geopolitical divides".
UN human rights chief urges action to prevent further conflict in Congo
Geneva, Feb 7: The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday warned that the escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could lead to a further deterioration of the situation if no action is taken.
Malawian President orders withdrawal of troops from Congo
Lilongwe, Feb 7: Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered Defence Force Commander Paul Valentino Phiri to begin preparations for the withdrawal of Malawian troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
UN chief urges efforts to end crisis in Congo
United Nations, Feb 7: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for more efforts to end the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Increasing violence propels two Sudan states onto catastrophe's brink: UN
United Nations, Feb 7: Recent fighting has thrust two states of Sudan, South Kordofan and Blue Nile, onto the brink of catastrophe, a UN spokesman has said.
UN chief speaks out against 'ethnic cleansing' in context of Trump plan to clear Gaza
United Nations, Feb 6: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has spoken out against "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza after US President Donald Trump suggested ousting Palestinians living there to neighbouring countries.
Two Tanzanian peacekeepers killed, four injured in DR Congo
Dar Es Salaam, Feb 3: Two Tanzanian peacekeepers have been killed and four others injured in ongoing conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Tanzania People's Defense Forces (TPDF) said in a statement.
Situation in DR Congo's Goma calmer, with sporadic shooting and looting reported: UN
United Nations, Jan 30: Situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) city of Goma is calmer but still tense, with some violence hampering humanitarian operations, a UN spokesman said.
Uganda calls for talks to end escalation of fighting in DR Congo
Kampala, Jan 29: Uganda has called for talks between warring parties in a bid to end the escalation of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a top official said.
UN chief speaks with presidents of Rwanda, DR Congo over conflict
United Nations, Jan 29: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres talked over the phone with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to discuss the escalating conflict in the DRC, a UN spokesman said.
UN officials express concern over violence in Congo
United Nations, Jan 27: Top UN officials expressed concern about escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
UN relocates staff from DR Congo's Goma as clashes intensify
Kinshasa, Jan 26: The United Nations announced that it has temporarily decided to relocate non-essential staff from Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), due to the deteriorating security situation.
Over 400,000 people displaced in 2025 in Congo: UN
Kinshasa, Jan 25: Over 400,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as conflict intensifies and rebellion advances toward major townships, the United Nations refugee agency said.
Iran dismisses Israel's claim of arms smuggling to Lebanon
United Nations, Jan 25: Iran's envoy to the United Nations (UN) has strongly rejected Israel's claim that Tehran is smuggling advanced weaponry systems to Lebanon in violation of a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution, describing the accusation as "baseless and incorrect."