UN implements staff reductions amid budget constraints
The UN has initiated workforce reductions and budget cuts in response to mounting unpaid contributions from member states, with nearly 19% of personnel affected.
Antonio Guterres
UN launches process to elect new secretary-general
The UN Security Council and the General Assembly have published a joint letter to initiate the procedure of electing the global organization’s new secretary-general.
Russia ready to facilitate settlement of Iranian nuclear program issue
Moscow is ready to facilitate a political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian nuclear program issue and calls on all parties to seek solutions to avoid escalation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said regarding the expiration of the UN Security Council resolution on the JCPOA for resolving issues around the Iranian nuclear program.
UN Secretary-General receives invitation to visit Azerbaijan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres may visit Azerbaijan. He was invited to the country by the Caucasus Muslims Office.
First phase of Gaza peace plan agreed
The Palestinian movement Hamas said on Thursday it had reached an agreement to end the war in Gaza following talks.
UN Secretary-General urges Hamas to accept Trump plan unconditionally
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his plea for the “immediate” and “unconditional” release of hostages held in Gaza in a statement released to mark two years since Hamas’ October 7 attack.
UN Secretary General explains how to avoid restoring sanctions against Iran
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Iran and Western countries to intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent the so-called snapback of international sanctions on Tehran initiated by E3 last month.
Pope Leo and UN Secretary General react to strike on Doha
Pope Leo XIV expressed concern after an Israeli strike targeted Hamas leadership in Doha, calling the situation "very serious."
Moscow, Beijing and Tehran call on UN not to allow sanctions against Iran
Russia, China, and Iran are urging the United Nations to block increased sanctions pressure on Tehran. This follows the late August announcement by the three European countries (France, Germany, the UK) to activate the snapback mechanism restoring international sanctions against Iran.
UN Secretary-General to attend SCO summit
Antonio Guterres will meet with Xi Jinping and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in China.
Guterres demands reversal of Tel Aviv's decision on West Bank settlements
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel announced the first steps of an operation to take over Gaza City, and called for a halt to all settlement activity.
E3 ready to resume sanctions against Iran
The E3 countries - the United Kingdom, Germany, and France - have urged the UN to activate the snapback mechanism, which would reinstate UN Security Council sanctions against Tehran if negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program are not resumed, the Financial Times reported, citing a letter from three foreign ministers to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
UN Secretary-General urges to support landlocked countries
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the international community to step up efforts to support landlocked countries, according to Turkmenistan’s International Information Center.
Kazakhstan supports UN reform efforts
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who is visiting Almaty, Akorda's press service reported.
UN Secretary-General Condemns IDF Strikes on Damascus, Sweida and Deraa
The 1974 Agreement on Disengagement must be respected
UN evacuates some staff from Iran
The UN is reducing its staff in Iran for security reasons
UN Secretary-General congratulates Ilham Aliyev on Azerbaijan's Independence Day
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has sent a congratulatory letter to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the Independence Day.
Grossi considering vying for position of UN chief
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is considering vying for the post of the secretary-general of the …
UN Secretary-General extends Novruz greetings
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated the global community on the occasion of Novruz, emphasizing its symbolism of new beginnings, hope and renewal "In our world of conflict, division and strife, the …
Letter on Armenia's anti-Azerbaijani policy admitted as official UN document
The Western Azerbaijan Community has sent a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres regarding former Armenian President Levon Ter-Petrosyan's notorious speech in 1993, where he confirmed that ethnic cleansing and …
