Antonio Guterres
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Israel’s Gaza City push will deepen civilian suffering: UN chief
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signal a new and dangerous phase with devastating consequences. “Hundreds of thousands of civilians —…
- World
Antonio Guterres calls for release of UN staff detained by Yemen’s Houthis
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate and unconditional release of UN staff detained by the Houthis in Yemen. “This June marks one year since the arbitrary detention…
- India
Operation Sindoor: World leaders urge India, Pakistan to show restraint
Washington: World leaders, including UN chief Antonio Guterres and US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, May 7, called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and hoped that the hostilities would end…
- India
UN asks India, Pak to step back from the brink, says military solution is no solution
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday voiced concern over tensions between India and Pakistan being at “at their highest in years” and called for “maximum restraint and stepping back from the…
- Middle East
UN chief renews call for immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has renewed his call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan and urged the international community to act with urgency to help bring an end…
- World
UN chief speaks with EAM Jaishankar, condemns Pahalgam attack
United Nations: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reiterated his condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack in a call with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, noting the importance of pursuing justice and accountability…
- World
Guterres warns of recession risk from trade war, expresses hope it won’t happen
United Nations: Amid warnings of the risks of a recession from the trade war, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he “sincerely hopes” there won’t be one because of the effects it would…
- India
Guterres wants India, Pakistan to work together on terrorism concerns
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants India and Pakistan to work together on their concerns over international terrorism, according to his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq. “It’s important for all of the…
- Middle East
UN chief demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon by January 27
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres directed Israel to entirely withdraw from Lebanese territory by January 27, Emirates News Agency WAM reported. This came after he visited the Lebanese border town of Naqoura,…
- Middle East
UN to help Lebanon achieve economic recovery: Guterres
Beirut: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the UN will exert all efforts to enable Lebanon to achieve economic recovery. Guterres made his remarks upon his arrival at the Beirut…
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Critical first step: UN chief Guterres welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, describing the deal as a “critical first step” and urging parties to “seize this opportunity” to establish…
- Middle East
UN chief urges Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Guterres condemned Israel’s extensive airstrikes on Syria…
- Middle East
UN chief calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Syria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid the recent escalation of violence in Syria, his spokesman said. Guterres is alarmed by the recent escalation of violence across…
- Middle East
Iranian FM, UN Chief discuss latest developments in Middle East
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East. In a phone call on Tuesday evening, the two…
- Middle East
UN chief appeals for peace on first anniversary of Gaza conflict
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for peace in the Middle East in his message to mark the first anniversary of the Gaza conflict, which started on October 7, 2023.…