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UN chief, envoys highlight relevance of Gandhi's non-violence, equality

UN Secretary-General Guterres, in his video message, said: "In marking the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, this International Day highlights the remarkable power of non-violence and peaceful protests

If world handles climate like Covid-19, I fear the worst, says UN chief

Guterres said the coronavirus was out of control as the global death toll approaches 1 million, while more than 30 million have been infected

Don't throw away funds supporting fossil fuel industries: UN chief to govts

The U.N. chief noted that large investors are already pulling their money out of heavily polluting industries, especially coal

UN chief asks to pitch in $35 bn for WHO's initiatives to fight Covid-19

He called for a "quantum leap" in funding to increase the chances of a global solution that could restore normality to the world

Iran is No. 1 sponsor of terrorism, says US ahead of UN arms embargo talks

Diplomat says the United States hopes Russia and China will not be co-sponsors of the number one state that sponsors terrorism and will see the importance of peace in the Middle East

Covid-19 exposing inequalities; world at 'breaking point': UN chief

Antonio Guterres calls out 'lies that free markets can deliver health care for all, fiction that unpaid care work is not work'

India-US 'green' corridor for air travel, and other coronavirus updates

The total number of Covid-19 cases in Delhi crossed the 66,000 mark, with the biggest single-day spike of 3,947 fresh infections being reported on Tuesday

Global food emergency imminent; 49 mn may fall into extreme poverty: UN

'Hundreds of millions of children and adults' face long-term impact of food emergency, says Secretary General Guterres.

UN exploring options for General Assembly session due to Covid-19: Official

New York is the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic in the US. A total of 343,051 Covid-19 cases and more than 27,000 deaths have been reported in the state

UN chief urges govts to address mental health needs arising from Covid-19

The UN said a long-term upsurge in the number and severity of mental health problems is likely and warned that if action isn't taken Covid-19 has the seeds of a major mental health crisis

Covid-19 gives 'window' into how bio-terrorist attack may unfold: UN chief

Guterres described the battle against COVID-19 as the "fight of a generation -- and the raison d'être of the United Nations itself."

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns gurudwara suicide attack in Afghanistan

The Islamic State (IS) terror group, which has targeted Sikhs before in Afghanistan, claimed responsibility for the attack

Recession risk calls for joint response, says UN chief Antonio Guterres

The pandemic had created a "real and growing risk of a global recession," the former Portuguese premier said

UN chief urges nations to curb pollution to keep Paris Agreement realistic

However, he noted that the world has the force of science, new models of cooperation, and a rising tide of momentum for change.

Explained: Why India should not enhance its climate targets at UNSG Summit

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend Climate Action Summit on September 23 at New York

World 'losing the race' to avert climate disaster, warns UN chief Guterres

Guterres said he was heartened by growing societal awareness, which meant that hope was not yet lost

UN chief says statesmanship needed on N Korea

Trump has warned North Korea that military action was an option for the United States