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China's political pressure on Taiwan draws international pushback at UN
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nine of Taiwan's allies wrote to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging the UN to resist China's pressure and allow Taiwan's meaningful participation. They argued Resolution 2758 has been misused to exclude Taiwan and warned its distortion threatens peace in the Taiwan Strait and Indo-
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International Day of Police Cooperation: UN calls for harnessing innovatio
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are transforming every aspect of our lives - including policing, said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the third International Day of Police Cooperation, observed on September 7 every year.
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UN chief puts Israel, Russia "on notice" over alleged sexual violence by a
Updated : 7 months ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israel and Russia they could be listed for "credible" sexual violence in conflict zones, citing cases against Palestinians and Ukrainian POWs. Both deny the allegations, with Israel calling them "baseless," Al Jazeera reported.
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UN chief Guterres "gravely alarmed" by Israeli decision to "take control o
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's decision to "take control of Gaza City," calling it a "dangerous escalation" worsening the humanitarian crisis. He urged a permanent ceasefire, humanitarian access, release of hostages, and Israel to end settlements and occupation for
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UN chief urges greater regional and international support for Afghanistan
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged greater regional and global support for Afghanistan, citing poverty, displacement, and rights issues. Speaking in Almaty, he praised Kazakhstan's cooperation and said a new UN centre there will aid Afghan development and solidarity. Afghanistan
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UN welcomes ceasefire agreement between Cambodia, Thailand
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, describing it as a positive step towards ending ongoing hostilities and easing tensions.
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UN Chief calls for immediate "ceasefire" in Thailand-Cambodia border dispu
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday expressed his deep concern over the recent armed clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border, urging both nations to agree to an immediate ceasefire and resolve their disputes through dialogue.
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UN Secretary-General expressed condolences over crash of AN-24 aircraft
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his condolences over the crash of the AN-24 aircraft in the Amur region. This was announced on July 24 at a briefing by the deputy official representative of the head of the world organisation, Farhan Haq.
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UN strongly condemns resumption of Houthi attacks on civilian vessels tran
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, strongly condemned the resumption of Houthi attacks on civilian vessels transiting the Red Sea, especially the attacks that took place on July 6-8.
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UN Chief Guterres reiterates call for "immediate and unconditional" ceasef
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday condemned the latest large-scale Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, reiterating his call for an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire as a critical step towards achieving a "just, comprehensive and sustainable peace"
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"IDF never targets civilians, anyone claiming otherwise is blatantly lying
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Foreign Ministry of Israel issued a statement on Saturday in response to the remarks made by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on the humanitarian aid to Gaza, and reiterated its stance that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), does not target civilians.
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UN condemns Iranian attack on Qatar
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep alarm over the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
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