Antonio Guterres
UN chief warns 'wider war' is coming out of Russia-Ukraine fighting
"I fear the world is not sleepwalking into a wider war," Antonio Guterres said on Monday. "I fear it is doing so with its eyes wide open."
World Mental Health Day Marked by Selena Gomez, Venus Williams and Others
Monday is World Mental Health Day, a day that is meant to raise awareness and advocacy.
Queen Elizabeth II Mourned by World Leaders and Famous Admirers
Mick Jagger, Nicki Minaj, Bill Gates and Barack Obama were among the many well-known people who posted tributes to the iconic monarch who died Thursday at 96.
What Report? China Disappears U.N.'s Xinjiang Assessment Inside Its Borders
China's internet censors continue to scrub references to the August 31 report published by the U.N. Human Rights Office, the U.S.' top envoy in Beijing said.
Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Shelling Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov, a spokesman for Russia's defense ministry, said four shells had hit the roof of a building housing nuclear fuel.
Zaporizhzhia Plant Disconnected From Power Grid by Russia, Ukraine Says
Ukraine has accused Russia of "trying to induce a nuclear disaster" at the site.
Russia Pushing World to 'Edge' of Nuclear Disaster in Ukraine: Stavridis
Retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis said that the situation at Zaporizhzhia "absolutely screams for international engagement."
Russian Lawmaker Says He Wished Kyiv Was Bombarded During Blinken Visit
Aleksey Zhuravlyov told Russian state TV he was glad that missiles hit the Ukrainian capital during a diplomatic visit by the U.N. secretary general.
U.N. Chief Condemns War as 'Evil' Day After Meeting With Putin
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured several locations in Ukraine and called for "a thorough investigation and accountability."
Putin's Red Line for Ukraine Puts Peace Deal at Risk
The Russian president's demands for a possible peace negotiation run counter to what Ukraine's leader said his country required for a deal.
Russia, Ukraine Talks Far Enough Along to 'Cease Hostilities': U.N.
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres also warned the war could cause "a global hunger crisis."
U.N. Chief Calls for Investigation Into Lebanon Explosion That Killed 216
Over a year after an explosion that ripped through Beirut, the government investigation has stalled, prompting Antonio Guterres to call for more transparency.
Russia, India Veto U.N. Resolution on Climate-Related Security Dangers
Russia and India voted against a U.N. measure led by Ireland and Niger that would have named climate change as an international security threat.
Video of Christiane Amanpour Quizzing Johnson on Masks Watched 1.4M Times
Johnson was criticized for sitting next to the 95-year-old naturalist and environmental icon Sir David Attenborough without wearing a face covering.
U.S. to Consider if Taliban Can Speak to World Leaders at UN Assembly
The Taliban has never been given a seat at the UN, even when they were last in power between 1996 and 2001.
U.N. Head Antonio Guterres Confronts World Leaders Over Vaccine Rollout
"This is a moral indictment of the state of our world," the secretary-general said. "We passed the science test. But we are getting an F in ethics."
George Floyd's Lawyer Asks United Nations to Intervene in Case
"The United States of America has a long pattern and practice of depriving Black citizens of the fundamental human right to life," attorney Ben Crump said.
U.N. Secretary-General: Climate Devastation Will Surpass Pandemic's Effects
António Guterres urged governments to capitalize on their pandemic recovery efforts by incorporating efforts to address climate change.
U.N. Secretary-General Says Coronavirus Is 'Greatest Test' Since WWII
Antonio Guterres also called for 10 percent of global GDP to be spent on coronavirus relief aimed at healthcare and households.
U.S. Leads Opposition to U.N. Safe Migration Accord
Though 85 percent of U.N. members are in favor, the U.S. remains opposed to the accord to ensure humane migration.
Rohingya Children Are Being Deprived of Education
Recent monsoons have threatened the safety of Rohingya refugees, and many live in exposed areas.
Cold War 'Back' as U.S., Russia Conduct Europe Drills
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said the mechanisms that prevented the last Cold War from escalating no longer exist. That spells trouble.
U.S. Military Is 'Prepared' for North Korea Threat
A ministerial-level meeting of the U.N. Security Council takes place on Friday to discuss North Korea, with one of Pyongyang's diplomats in attendance.
U.N. Warns World May 'Sleepwalk' to North Korea War
North Korea said President Donald Trump and his administration had "not yet waken from a sleep" and had not come to terms with reality.
Time to Invest in Peace in the Central African Republic
CAR is at risk of slipping back into full-blown conflict. The international community must not waver in its support.
U.S. Intel Could Solve 56-Year U.N. Plane Crash Mystery
A new report found that U.S. intelligence was surveilling the area where the plane crashed, killing U.N. chief Dag Hammarskjöld in 1961.
It's North Korea's Turn to Speak at the U.N.
A career diplomat, Ri met President Bill Clinton as part of a North Korean delegation's historic visit to the U.S. in 2000.
Scandal-Wracked U.N Mission to Haiti Ends
The U.N. announced new measures in March to tackle sexual abuse and exploitation by its troops and personnel—but in Haiti, it's time for a smaller mission.
U.N. Chief Urges U.S. Against Abrupt Cuts to World Body
President Trump has proposed a 28 percent budget cut for diplomacy and foreign aid, which includes an unspecified reduction in financial support for the United Nations.
South Africa Revokes its ICC Withdrawal
Pretoria announced its intention to leave the ICC in 2015.