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UN chief condemns Houthis' referral of UN staff to special criminal court
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a statement issued by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric, Guterres condemned the referral by the Houthis of United Nations personnel to their special criminal court, calling the move a serious violation of international law.
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UN Chief raises concerns as renewed clashes between Thailand-Cambodia kill
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The renewed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has left eight people dead, while leaving several others injured. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called both parties to exercise restraint and recommit to the ceasefire, saying that UN stands ready to support efforts aimed at pe
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UN chief seeks urgent action against global warming, urges countries to "f
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UN Secretary General's comments on the "dangerous and existential threat of climate change" come in the wake of Donald Trump's address at the UN General Assembly in New York last month, in which the US President said climate change is the "greatest con job ever."
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UN Chief welcomes announcement to secure ceasefire, hostage release in Gaz
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The UN Chief also announced the support of the organisation in full implementation of the agreement along with scaling up the delivery of humanitarian relief.
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UN Chief pledges full support for Bangladesh's democratic transition
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
He made the remarks during a meeting with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the UN Headquarters in New York on Monday.
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"Loans over loans is not a solution," says PM Shehbaz Sharif at UN climate
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif urged wealthy nations to honour climate finance pledges, saying "loans over loans" can't solve crises. Highlighting Pakistan's flood losses, he reaffirmed emission-cutting goals and renewable energy plans, while lamenting inadequate global support. UN chief Antoni
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Trump meets UN chief Guterres, reaffirms US support for UN's peace efforts
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, with both leaders emphasising the critical role of the UN in fostering global peace.
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Conflicts multiplying, peace under siege, says UN Chief
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Antonio Guterres issued the call during the annual ceremony on the grounds of UN Headquarters in New York to ring the Peace Bell.
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UN chief extends condolences to victims of Afghanistan quake, says "will s
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. The UN team in Afghanistan is mobilised and will spare no effort to assist those in need in the affected areas, said Guterres, as per UN news.
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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 welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Secretary General commended the commitment of President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan to dialogue and confidence-building, and praised the efforts made by US President Donald Trump in facilitating the agreement.
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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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