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United Nations, April 11 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the US-Iran talks scheduled to begin in Islamabad over the weekend, his spokesperson said."He calls on the parties to seize this diplomatic opportunity to engage in good faith towards a lasting and comprehensive...

Islamabad, April 8 Leaders from around the world, including Australia, Germany, Britain, New Zealand, and Malaysia, welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran on Wednesday.The US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire that included the opening of the Strait of Hormuz...

United Nations, April 8 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran on Wednesday, stating that an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering."He welcomes the announcement of a...

New York, April 8 – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement by the US and Iran of a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday and urged all parties involved in the ongoing conflict in West Asia to comply with their obligations under international law and abide by the...

United Nations, April 7 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply concerned” about US President Donald Trump’s warning to Iran that a “whole civilization will die tonight,” while also appealing for the re-establishment of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.“The...

United Nations, April 7 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "concerned" by the social media post from US President Donald Trump that threatened American attacks on power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure if Iran does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson has said...

United Nations, April 3 The UN has praised the efforts of Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan in re-opening a critical supply route that had been disrupted by floods last year, emphasizing the “vital role” it played in supporting stability and enabling assistance to vulnerable civilians.The...

United Nations, April 2 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a "clear" message to the US, Israel, and Iran on Thursday, urging them to stop the war in West Asia, warning that the world is on the "edge of a wider war"."My message is clear. To the United States and Israel, it is high...

United Nations, April 2 – With a firm message to Israel, the United States, and Iran to immediately stop the conflict, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Thursday for supporting diplomacy to halt the threatened "spiral of death and destruction."He told the media that he was "sending...

New Delhi, April 2 India reiterated on Thursday that the inviolability of UN missions must be ensured, while calling for ensuring the safety and security of peacekeepers.Speaking at a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal...

United Nations, April 1 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his first visit to the United Nations headquarters here.Guterres welcomed Mamdani on Tuesday morning at the UN headquarters and thanked the mayor “for the outstanding relationship and...

United Nations, March 30 India on Monday condemned the recent attacks on UN peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon, urging all parties to ensure the safety and security of the Blue Helmets.An Indonesian peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded in a position of the UN Interim Force in...

According to La Neice Collins, the spokesperson for the General Assembly president, the Maldives has withdrawn its surprise nomination of Virginia Gamba for Secretary-General, and Chile has withdrawn its nomination of Michelle Bachelet.This would effectively leave only one woman, Rebeca...

March 26, New Delhi: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that his country has permitted the passage of vessels from friendly nations, including India, through the Strait of Hormuz.This move comes after UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the reopening of the waterway, warning...

United Nations, March 25 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stepped up his efforts to end the Iran war, appointing a personal envoy on Wednesday to support mediation efforts.Guterres stated that he was hopeful that, despite the differing positions of the parties in the conflict...

United Nations, March 22 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for unity and action to address "the ancient poison of racism," which he said is alive and well in every community, society, country, and region of the world.In his message on the International Day for the Elimination of...

Brussels, March 20 – Leaders of the European Union (EU) pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from the Middle East conflicts that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the conflicts pose growing risks to Europe.Although the conflict "has not translated into immediate...

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly Pakistani air strike on a hospital in Kabul, calling for an independent investigation into the incident. A spokesperson for the Secretary-General stated that Mr. Guterres emphasized that under international law, patients...

United Nations, March 15 In a sharp critique, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said there is a need to recognize "that we have a problem with the Security Council," which does not reflect the current world and is not allowed to stop conflicts because of the use of veto by its permanent...

Beirut, March 13 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Friday, and urged Lebanon to restore its sovereignty and stability.Following a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut, Guterres said he was visiting "as a friend of...