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The United States backed the possibility of a woman becoming the next UN Secretary-General, saying there is no barrier to female leadership. With five women among seven candidates, Washington said it is actively evaluating contenders before António Guterres' term ends in 2026

Iran rejected the UN's characterisation of regional hostilities, defending strikes on US bases as lawful self-defence against US-Israeli aggression. Tehran urged Gulf states to stop supporting US operations, while the UN called for restraint, de-escalation, and renewed diplomatic negotiations

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Security Council that escalating tensions in the Gulf could spiral into a “full war.” He urged the creation of a “new security architecture” for the region.

Four candidates, including Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi, faced tough questioning to succeed Antonio Guterres. With no clear frontrunner, the race highlights calls for reforms, stronger leadership, and restoring global trust in the UN

India condemned attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon peacekeepers after a fatal strike in Lebanon. United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged accountability and protection of personnel amid escalating regional hostilities

At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned US-Israel strikes on Iran risk wider war, as Washington and Tehran traded accusations. President Donald Trump confirmed Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, escalating regional tensions

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued his 2026 New Year message in Hindi for the first time, urging global leaders to prioritise development over military spending. He warned of rising conflicts, humanitarian crises and soaring defence budgets, calling for peace and poverty reduction

At the UN's annual summit, world leaders will tackle AI governance amid growing concerns over risks like disinformation and pandemics. New UN bodies aim to guide global cooperation, but experts question their effectiveness in regulating fast-moving AI technologies

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged stronger efforts to achieve SDGs, highlighting financial reform, climate action, and technology. With many goals off track, UNGA President Annalena Baerbock warned progress is insufficient and uneven.

Leaders of the AU, EU, and UN reaffirmed support for multilateralism at a trilateral meeting, addressing peace in Africa, debt reforms, and climate commitments ahead of COP30, while pledging stronger cooperation.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled a reform progress report proposing a humanitarian compact, data commons, and technology accelerator, aimed at strengthening UN delivery across peace, development, and human rights pillars.

The IAEA’s 69th General Conference in Vienna focused on peaceful nuclear use and safeguarding the non-proliferation regime, with Rafael Grossi warning of global threats and highlighting rising nuclear capacity ahead of COP30.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the situation in Gaza "horrific," as casualties rise, services collapse, and agencies warn of famine, fuel shortages, and displacement, urging immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges both sides to observe a humanitarian truce in war-hit North Darfur; fate of RSF's response remains uncertain.

The secretary-general reiterates that all perpetrators of terrorism must be held accountable. He takes note that the Syrian interim authorities have condemned Sunday's attack and, after a preliminary investigation, attributed it to the Islamic State.

A reporter asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric at his daily briefing on Monday about the reported statement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Indus Water Treaty will “never be restored”.

Amnesty International has also condemned the actions of the Myanmar security forces and called the response disproportionate, compounding the "dehumanising" conditions of Rohingya.

The resolution, that was adopted with 93 votes in favour, 65 abstentions and 18 votes against, called for a “de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine

India has now joined the 'honour roll' of 35 member States who have paid their regular budget assessments in full and on time to the United Nations

Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York, Guterres warned on Tuesday that the Middle East "is a powder keg with many parties holding the match." He noted that he had warned for months about the risk of the conflict spreading, adding that the situation in the occupied West Bank is "boiling over," with attacks in Lebanon threatening the entire region.