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UN chief calls for action to mitigate global impact of Ukraine conflict

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for action to mitigate the global impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on food, energy and finance systems.

Covid-19 pandemic far from over, large outbreaks in Asia: UN chief Guterres

With new variants emerging every four months on average, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has cautioned that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over as large outbreaks are spreading in Asia.

UN chief Guterres calls for end to landmine scourge 'once and for all'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged for joint efforts to eradicate landmines "once and for all".

UN chief says world continues on 'fast track to climate disaster'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday warned that time is running out for countries, corporations and others to adopt critical measures to reverse greenhouse gas emissions

2 billion people live in conflict areas today, says United Nations chief

The United Nations chief said that one-quarter of humanity -- two billion people -- are living in conflict areas today and the world is facing the highest number of violent conflicts since 1945

UN chief Antonio Guterres wants humanitarian cease-fire in Ukraine

The United Nations chief has launched an initiative to immediately explore possible arrangements for a humanitarian cease-fire in Ukraine in order to allow the delivery of desperately needed aid

UN chief calls for sustainable use of groundwater for future generations

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the sustainable use of groundwater for future generations.

UN chief Guterres warns against 'sleepwalking' to climate disaster

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world is "sleepingwalking to catastrophe" and the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal is in danger.

Economist Jayati Ghosh named by UN to advisory board on multilateralism

She was previously professor of economics and chairperson of the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University

UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for calm in Libya amid political strife

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for calm in libya amid the political strife during a phone call with Fathi Bashagha, one of the two competing Prime Ministers in the country.

UN chief denounces 'scandalously unequal' Covid vaccine distribution

UN chief Antonio Guterres has said in his statement on two years of Covid-19 that the vaccine distribution is "scandalously unequal" because rich-country health is prioritised over the poor.

'Grave mistake' to think Covid-19 pandemic is over: UN chief Guterres

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday cautioned that it would be a "grave mistake" to think the crisis is over

Ukraine: UN chief calls for pause in fight for safe passage of civilians

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said it is absolutely essential to pause fighting in Ukraine to allow for safe passage of civilians caught in conflict in areas like Kharkiv and Sumy

Guterres appoints Amin Awad of Sudan UN crisis coordinator for Ukraine

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Amin Awad of Sudan as Assistant Secretary-General to serve as UN Crisis Coordinator for Ukraine.

UN chief to continue working fully with Russia: Stephane Dujarric

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will continue to work "cooperatively and fully" with Russia after it launched a special operation in Ukraine, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Friday.

UN chief Antonio Guterres urges Vladimir Putin to 'give peace a chance'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is telling Russian President Vladimir Putin to not send Russian troops against Ukraine and give peace a chance.

UN chief condemns arrest of 4 peacekeepers in CAR, calls for their release

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns the arrest of four members of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Central African Republic, calls for immediate release.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: World facing biggest security crisis, says UN boss

Terming the Ukraine situation as the "biggest global peace and security crisis" in recent years, Antonio Guterres said the latest developments in Ukraine are testing the entire international system.

UN chief 'concerned' at Russia's decision to send forces to Ukraine regions

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deep concern over Russia's decision on the status of Donetsk and Lugansk of Ukraine.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns North Korea's missile launch

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday condemned the latest launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile by North Korea as a clear violation of UNSC resolutions.