Antonio Guterres

UN chief Antonio Guterres to meet major UNRWA donors today, call for 'swift' probe into October 7 claims

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to hold a meeting today with major donors to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees after accusations by Israel against 12 agency staff members, implicating them in the October 7 attacks, according to a report, citing Guterres' spokesperson

UN accepts UNRWA staffers joined Oct 7 Hamas massacre, gives 'few bad apples' argument; Israel insists 'deeper rot'

On the 114th day of the Israel-Hamas war, the United Nations Sunday sort of formally capitulated to Tel Aviv’s longstanding accusations that UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, popularly called UNRWA, was involved in the October 7 massacre

UN workers implicated in terrorism will be punished: UN Chief

Following Israel's accusations, Britain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Finland joined the US, Australia, and Canada in halting money to the relief organization, which is a vital source of support for those living in Gaza

Elon Musk bats for reforms in UN bodies, says depriving India of permanent UNSC seat 'absurd'

"At some point, there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies. Problem is that those with excess power don’t want to give it up. India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd...," said Musk on X

UN special envoy on sexual violence to visit Israel, gather info on Hamas atrocities in 7 October assault

"She (Pramila Patten) is expected to meet with survivors, witnesses, and others affected by sexual violence to identify avenues of support," a report quoted UN Secretary-General’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric as saying

NYT Hamas rapes report exposes hypocrisy of UN, radical Left, rights group

Hamas apologists rallied for the terrorists by justifying the carnage as Islamic resistance and dismissing the brutal rape of Israeli women

Countdown to February 8: Why Gen Asim Munir is key to ensuring Nawaz Sharif's comeback and Pakistan regaining US trust

While 2024 would reveal how far US and Pakistan go to revive their relations it is clear that the General Munir visit shows that the former is serious about stabilising its ties with Pakistan

UN chief Antonio Guterres says he will not give up appeals for ceasefire in Gaza

Guterres expressed disappointment in the Security Council's failure to act and stressed the ongoing necessity of a ceasefire despite the setback

UN chief Guterres urges urgent action as Himalayan glaciers melt, says COP28 talks must respond

Guterres urged the conference, especially developed nations, to address the pressing needs of vulnerable mountain countries facing the rapid melting of glaciers

Turkey’s Erdogan tells Guterres Israel must be tried in international courts for Gaza war crimes

In a phone call ahead of a UN Security Council meeting on Gaza planned for Wednesday, Erdogan and Guterres discussed the “expectations of the international community regarding Israel's unlawful attacks”, access of humanitarian aid into the enclave, and efforts for a lasting peace