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UN chief 'alarmed' about worsening food security in Sudan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised concerns over the escalating food insecurity in Sudan, with famine conditions confirmed in at least five areas. A statement highlighted that over 24.6 million people face acute food shortages, as conflict and restricted aid access exacerbate t
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Syria can seize historic opportunity to build stable, peaceful future: UN
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Guterres said, "After 14 years of brutal war and the fall of the dictatorial regime, today the people of Syria can seize a historic opportunity to build a stable and peaceful future. The future of Syria is a matter for the Syrians to determine, and my Special Envoy will be working with them
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COP29 draft deal proposes rich countries give $250 billion in climate fina
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A new COP29 draft finance deal on Friday proposes rich countries commit USD 250 billion a year to help vulnerable nations cope with the warming planet and to accelerate the global switch to renewable energy.
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"I urge G20 countries to lead, once again": UN Secy General at Rio Summit
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged G20 countries to take the lead in global governance reform to address pressing issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change.
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"Always a delight": PM Modi meets President Biden at G20 Summit in Brazil
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met United States President Joe Biden at the 19th G20 Summit being held at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and said it is "always a delight to meet him."
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"We must step up for peace": Antonio Guterres urges G20 nations to take le
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the G20 nations to take lead in addressing global challenges, including achieving peace in war-ridden regions such as Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, and Sudan.
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Ex US President Obama, UN Secy General, and US President Biden congratulat
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Over the last few weeks and through Election Day, millions of Americans cast their votes - not just for president, but for leaders at every level. Now the results are in, and we want to congratulate President Trump and Senator Vance on their victory, the statement said
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Egypt holds Israel responsible for consequences of ending agreement with U
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Egypt condemned in the strongest terms Israel's withdrawal from the agreement regulating the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the cessation of its work.
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Israel withdraws recognition of UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Israel withdrew its recognition of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon tweeted on Monday morning.
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UN expresses shock at horrifying death, injury, destruction levels in nort
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, expressed "shock" at the "horrifying levels of death, injury, and destruction" in northern Gaza.
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"Your refusal to evacuate UNIFIL soldiers turned them into hostages of Hez
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to withdraw UN peacekeeping forces from southern Lebanon, citing the danger posed to both 'UNIFIL soldiers and Israeli troops'.
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"Young people must be equipped with skills", UN Secretary-General Antonio
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) joins the global community in celebrating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13th October. This year's theme focuses on youth and "empowering the next generation for a resilient future.
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