Wednesday, July 15, 2026

UN Secretary-General António Guterres

January 16, 2026

UN seeks diplomacy, dialogue to resolve Iran’s precarious situation

Ms Pobee warned against public statements suggesting possible military strikes on Iran, saying such rhetoric heightened risks.

January 16, 2026

UN chief Guterres warns of doom; laments deteriorating global peace, ‘climate chaos’, inequality

“1945 problem-solving will not solve 2026 problems,” he warned, saying outdated structures risk losing legitimacy.

War in Ukraine; Gaza kids
January 9, 2026

UN regrets U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organisations

The U.S. is the largest assessed contributor to the UN, responsible for 22 per cent of the regular budget

Donald Trump official potrait
January 6, 2026

UN warns against further bloodshed in Iran protests

Protests in the Iranian capital, Tehran, sparked by increasing economic hardship and a cost-of-living crisis, continued for the 10th day.

Iranian police at protest ground.
December 19, 2025

UN to evacuate Kadugli base in Sudan

The UN Interim Security Force for Abyei says it will evacuate its logistics base in Kadugli after the “heinous attack” last weekend that killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers.

Sudan war
December 9, 2025

UN chief expresses concern over coup attempt in Benin Republic

UN secretary-general António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the attempt to unconstitutionally seize power in the Republic of Benin.

Soldiers announcing takeover of power in Benin
December 6, 2025

UN hails DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal despite ongoing fighting in border areas

The ceasefire was called for by Security Council in resolution 2773 (2025).

United Nations
December 2, 2025
Nigerian officials at UN
November 7, 2025

UN chief urges world leaders to drive down global warming

UN secretary-general António Guterres on Thursday called for urgent action to drive down global temperatures and keep the 1.5°C goal within reach.

António Guterres addressing UN assembly
October 16, 2025

Guterres outlines proposals to strengthen UN’s effectiveness

“My vision for the United Nations system is clear: Entities that work together as one, to deliver better,” said Mr Guterres.

United Nations HQ