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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed that the United Nations assist in facilitating the transport of chemical waste through the Strait of Hormuz to reduce risks and prevent incidents.
The Republic of Cyprus has sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, protesting an agreement between Turkey and Turkish Cypriot authorities for a gas pipeline construction.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over developments in the occupied West Bank, warning that steps affecting the territorial link between its northern and southern parts pose an “existential threat” to a two-state solution.
Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki has joined the race to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, becoming the eighth candidate to replace Antonio Guterres next year.
United Nations Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin is reportedly attempting to exclude Turkey from her approach to the Cyprus problem, sidestepping the next steps outlined by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his visit to the island, a move Nicosia is pushing back against.
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that President Nikos Christodoulides rejected a proposal from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to clear more landmines across Cyprus during his visit.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has offered new peace talks to Cypriot leaders in an attempt to resolve the island's long-standing division, which began with Turkey's 1974 invasion.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey will not abandon Turkish Cypriots and will continue to defend their rights in the Eastern Mediterranean, responding to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' offer for a 5+1 meeting.
Bicommunal peace initiative 'United Cyprus' organized demonstrations in Nicosia during UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' visit, advocating for a federal solution for the island.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Cyprus for talks with representatives of the divided island. His visit aims to seek a comprehensive and sustainable solution to the Cyprus issue.
United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem, Maria Angela Holguin, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara. This meeting concludes her latest round of contacts in preparation for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ upcoming visit to Cyprus.
UN envoy for the Cyprus problem, Maria Angela Holguin, will travel to Brussels and Ankara to meet with officials before UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' visit to the island next week.
The UN has announced that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Cyprus from July 27 to 29. During his stay, he will meet with leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, as well as other relevant stakeholders.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an end to attacks in the Gulf region and an immediate return to diplomatic efforts, warning of catastrophic consequences from renewed hostilities.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned in his latest report on Unficyp that the situation in Cyprus's buffer zone remains fragile, expressing particular concern over the Pyla plateau, military activity along ceasefire lines, and Varosha.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders and policymakers at the Jeju Forum in South Korea to renew their commitment to multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for 'the full truth' regarding the climate cost of artificial intelligence and announced an initiative for environmental transparency in the AI sector.
Over 2,300 people have been killed in gang violence in Haiti this year, according to the UN Human Rights Chief, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expected to visit Port-au-Prince.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned today's Israeli attacks on the vicinity of Beirut, emphasizing their occurrence at a critical moment in negotiations.
The process to select a new United Nations Secretary-General is underway, as current chief Antonio Guterres is set to conclude his second term in December. Candidates are being interviewed, with reforms for the organization being a key topic.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appears to be launching a new initiative on the Cyprus problem following the parliamentary elections and the completion of the Cyprus issue, as discussed after the Christodoulides-Erhurman meeting.
Alors que la tension monte au Moyen-Orient, le secrétaire général de l’ONU Antonio Guterres s’est notamment alarmé de l’étranglement de l’économie mondiale dû au blocus du détroit d’Ormuz.
Candidates vying for the role of UN Secretary-General are facing questions regarding their vision for the organization, including the need for peace, restoring confidence, and the tradition of geographical rotation. Several hopefuls have outlined their priorities and approaches to global challenges.
Israel and Lebanon held rare direct talks in Washington, D.C., agreeing to begin negotiations on their disputed land and maritime borders. These discussions mark the first direct engagement between the two nations since 1993.
Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minghazul Alam of Bangladesh has been appointed as the new head of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus, succeeding Major General Ernebet Batsuri of Mongolia.
Antonio Guterres says time to start climbing diplomatic ladder and return to full respect of international law
Ο Γενικός Γραμματέας των Ηνωμένων Εθνών Αντόνιο Γκουτέρες κάλεσε σήμερα τις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες και το Ισραήλ να σταματήσουν τον πόλεμο, και το Ιράν να σταματήσει να επιτίθεται στις γειτονικές χώρες.
Sekretari i Përgjithshëm i OKB-së, Antonio Guterres, deklaroi se ekziston mundësia e hapjes së kanaleve diplomatike për t’i dhënë fund luftës në Liban, e cila ka shpërthyer që nga fillimi i marsit…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Beirut to express solidarity with Lebanon, which is grappling with a deep humanitarian and security crisis, as the number of internally displaced persons exceeds 800,000 and Israeli attacks expand.
President Nikos Christodoulides will hold a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres next week, with that meeting most likely set to take place on the sidelines of next week’s European Council summit in Brussels, presidential press office director Victor Papadopoulos said on Thursday. He told the Cyprus Mail that the meeting will likely take […]
Cypriot MEP Loukas Fourlas presented a European Parliament report documenting rapes against women during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York.
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has been officially nominated by Burundi, the current AU chairmanship holder, as a candidate to succeed Antonio Guterres as the next United Nations Secretary-General.
An explanation details the selection process for the next United Nations Secretary-General, including current and potential candidates vying to succeed Antonio Guterres.
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated tonight at an emergency meeting of the Security Council (SC) that the US-Israeli attacks on Iran led to a significant number of civilian casualties...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his final address to the UN's top human rights body, expressed concern over the global erosion of human rights and the increasing prevalence of the 'rule of force'.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the worldwide erosion of the rule of law, attributing it to the 'law of the strongest' and a large-scale assault on human rights, with AI also playing a role.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that global human rights are under a full-scale attack as the 'rule of force' increasingly overtakes the rule of law.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday denounced Israel’s decision to designate parts of the occupied West Bank as “state property.” 'The Secretary-General condemns the...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed that the United Nations help facilitate the transport of chemical waste through the Strait of Hormuz to reduce the risk of incidents.
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, former Foreign Minister of Guyana and current Permanent Representative to the UN, is reportedly a leading candidate to succeed Antonio Guterres as United Nations Secretary-General.
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu, a candidate to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN secretary-general, called for continued reform of the world body and the restoration of its moral authority.
President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are set to meet on August 26, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s proposal regarding crossing points expected to be a central topic of their discussions.
As Antonio Guterres' term as UN Secretary-General concludes, Lithuania is actively participating in the selection process for the new head, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The United Nations has rejected an Israeli journalist's comparison between the occupations of Cyprus and Syria, asserting that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres applies consistent standards and references parties when helpful for progress.
Türkiye has updated its military readiness for Cyprus, as the divided island comes under renewed international focus following a landmark visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, signaling potential momentum towards a resolution.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Cyprus, initiating a countdown for a new 5+1 conference, though he did not announce a specific date or a new direction for the Cyprus process.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has initiated a new effort to encourage opposing sides in Cyprus to resume peace talks after a nearly decade-long stalemate.
The UN Secretary-General's visit to Cyprus aims to encourage the people and leaders to prepare for negotiations, stated Antonio Guterres' personal envoy, Holguín.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commended Pakistan's initiatives at the UN Security Council aimed at strengthening mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of disputes. Guterres highlighted the importance of these efforts, especially in the current global climate.
The Senegalese government has reversed its stance, announcing it will now support former president Macky Sall's candidacy to succeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when his term concludes.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a telephone call to discuss regional issues. Efforts are intensifying both in Cyprus and internationally to resume talks on the Cyprus problem.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced deep concern regarding the advances made by Turkish and Turkish Cypriot personnel into the buffer zone near Pyla village in Cyprus.
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman reiterated his support for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus problem.
The Cypriot government has sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, detailing more than 500 violations of the island's airspace by Turkey over a three-month period.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Israeli settler groups could be added to a global blacklist for violations against children, expressing alarm at the situation.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call to discuss the Cyprus problem, among other geopolitical developments.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reportedly has a 'very specific plan' for the next steps in efforts to resume talks aimed at resolving the Cyprus problem, according to President Nikos Christodoulides.
The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its annual blacklist of parties committing sexual violence in conflict zones, leading to Israel's decision to cut ties with the UN chief.
The United Nations is reportedly preparing a fresh initiative to resolve the long-standing Cyprus issue before Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's term concludes at the end of the year.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to take new steps regarding the Cyprus issue in the near future, with involved parties awaiting substantive updates on the progress.
Four individuals have officially put forward their candidacies to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, aiming to succeed Antonio Guterres. The selection process for the global body's top leadership position is now underway.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for respect for navigational rights and freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that peace agreements require persistent engagement and political will.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is reportedly prepared to pursue new initiatives on Cyprus, even if it means proceeding without Turkey's consent, as he seeks to establish a framework for talks before his term concludes.
Reports indicate that the new Chilean government is allegedly undermining the candidacy of its own former president for the succession of Antonio Guterres at the UN.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the US and Israel of “potential tragic consequences” from the war in Iran.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, speaking from Beirut, called for an end to the war and urged international support for the Lebanese people, emphasizing that Israel must respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he would do everything in his power to resolve the Cyprus problem, until his term ends at the end of this year.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned today that the military escalation across the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region is spreading 'out of anyone's control'.
Sekretari i Përgjithshëm i OKB-së, Antonio Guterres, mbetet i shqetësuar për përshkallëzimin ushtarak në Lindjen e Mesme , veçanërisht për “shumëfishimin e fronteve të reja”, tha zëdhënësi i tij të…
Generálny tajomník OSN António Guterres varuje, že útoky USA a Izraela na Irán môžu spustiť reťaz nekontrolovateľných udalostí v už aj tak výbušnom regióne.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan
"Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world, the rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force," Antonio Guterres told the opening of the U.N. Human Rights Council's annual se
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres painted a grim picture of the state of human rights globally, opening the annual UN Human Rights Council conference with a strong declaration about an 'all-out assault on human rights'.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has criticized the growing prevalence of 'the law of the strongest' globally, stating it leads to widespread attacks on human rights.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated that Africa should be granted a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Leaders of Cyprus' two main communities are preparing for talks, advised by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, hoping to find common ground to advance the process to a broader 5+1 platform.
Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett of Guyana has emerged as the frontrunner in an informal straw poll for the next United Nations Secretary-General. This development comes as the United States announces plans to pay $850 million of its outstanding debt to the UN.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over reports of new Israeli settlement outposts and tenders in the occupied West Bank, warning that settlement expansion could undermine the two-state solution.
The Cyprus problem is described as being more challenging to resolve than a moon mission, a sentiment highlighted by the long delay in UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's first official visit to the island.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Cyprus and proposed a 5+1 meeting to address the Cyprus problem, urging parties to prepare adequately and focus on confidence-building measures.
Andreas D Symeou suggests that the exchange of information on properties could serve as a useful confidence-building measure (CBM) for the resumption of talks to resolve the Cyprus problem, as emphasized by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
The first informal vote by the UN Security Council for the next Secretary-General has placed Rebecca Greenspan of Costa Rica and Caroline Rodriguez Birkett of Guyana in the lead.
A dinner focused on the Cyprus issue, attended by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, concluded without any new announcements, though Cypriot President Christodoulides described the discussion as "good and sincere."
Turkish Cypriot President Tufan Erhürman met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss a new approach for a "fair, lasting" settlement, as part of diplomatic efforts to revive stalled negotiations.
During his two-day visit to Syria, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanded the complete lifting of sanctions on the war-torn country, welcoming measures that have eased them.
Six candidates are presenting themselves in New York for the succession of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, with the Security Council and General Assembly to decide on the appointment.
Both Disy and Turkish Cypriot political party the CTP on Friday stressed that the forthcoming visit of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the island is an opportunity which must not…
Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, remained tight-lipped regarding media reports that the UN is seeking a 'looser' solution to the Cyprus problem. The reports have recently resurfaced in British media.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted that both President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman have demonstrated a commitment to building a relationship based on trust in recent months.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and three EU commissioners have jointly expressed support for a new initiative by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding Cyprus.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged governments on Wednesday to prioritize climate change adaptation and increase funding. He emphasized the urgent need for action given escalating climate risks and a growing financing gap.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the international community has failed Haiti, as the country continues to grapple with deepening gang violence.
UN chief Antonio Guterres is scheduled to visit gang-ravaged Haiti to express solidarity with victims of violence in the impoverished Caribbean nation, which has long suffered from political, economic, and security crises.
The United Nations is urging global preparedness for extreme heat risks as the El Niño phenomenon is expected to return imminently. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that El Niño will "pour fuel on the fire" of global warming.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that last week's meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies did not yield significant progress.
High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Christian Schmidt met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York to discuss BiH stability, ahead of Schmidt's address to the UN Security Council on May 12.
Mali's Defense Minister was reportedly killed in a major offensive by rebels, some linked to al-Qaeda, which also saw a key city captured. This crisis has led to Russian mercenaries withdrawing from the affected city.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that lawlessness in the Middle East threatens global shipping, urging a ceasefire to persist and noting that respect for international law is being trampled in the region.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has declared that there is no military solution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, following weeks of military operations and a severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
The new Chilean government is facing accusations of sabotaging its own former president's candidacy for the succession of Antonio Guterres at the United Nations.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has confirmed his cooperation with former US President Donald Trump's 'Peace Committee' for Gaza, sparking new controversy regarding the United Nations' role in the region.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sunday Muslims worldwide continue to face discrimination and exclusion, calling on governments and societies to take stronger steps to...
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all parties to halt the war in West Asia during a visit to Beirut, announcing a $308 million flash appeal to help Lebanon cope with the escalating crisis.
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, visited Ankara today to express his appreciation for Turkey's stance on refugees and to discuss with Turkish President Recep…
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Ankara this week for his annual Ramadan solidarity visit, highlighting Türkiye’s humanitarian support and generosity.
GLAVNI tajnik UN-a Antonio Guterres upozorava da bi vojna eskalacija na Bliskom istoku mogla izmaknuti kontroli, pozivajući sve strane da zaustave borbe i započnu ozbiljne diplomatske pregovore.
A new secretary-general of the United Nations will be appointed on 1 January, 2027 to succeed Antonio Guterres, with three current nominations on the table – former Senegalese president Macky Sall, plus former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Argentine Rafael Grossi.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the UN Security Council during an emergency meeting, stating he could not confirm reports of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei's death.
President Nikos Christodoulides has written to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirming that the country’s EU council presidency and the upcoming parliamentary elections “in no way affect” the immediate resumption of substantive negotiations on the Cyprus problem. In his letter, Christodoulides expressed readiness to meet Guterres in March to advance the peace process and outlined a […]
Generalni sekretar Ujedinjenih nacija Antonio Guterres upozorio je da su ljudska prava širom svijeta pod ozbiljnim napadom, ukazujući na raširena krše
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that human rights are being overshadowed by the 'rule of force' globally, specifically highlighting 'blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law' in Palestine.
• Pakistan asks international community to reject provocative decision allowing takeover of occupied land as state property • EU calls annexation illegal, Arab nations denounce ‘threat to peace efforts’ • Israel imposes restrictions, deploys police around Al-Aqsa JERUSALEM / ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan denounced the latest Israeli move to convert areas of the West Bank into “state property”, the UN chief called upon Tel Aviv to reverse its new, “unlawful” policy allowing registration of the occupied land in the occupied territory as state property. Israel’s foreign ministry claimed the measure, approved late on Sunday, would enable “transparent and thorough clarification of rights to resolve legal disputes” but the move drew strong condemnations from across the globe for its violation of international law. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this new measure was destabilising and unlawful, according to a statement by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. Pakistan also denounced the step as a clear violation of international law as well as relevant United Nations Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. Islamabad urged the international community to reject the decision, said a statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson. It added that the occupying power continued to disregard international law and its provocative actions undermined the prospects for a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region. “Pakistan calls on the international community to take concrete measures to end Israeli impunity, and ensure respect for international law,” the spokesperson added. ‘Undermine peace efforts’ Arab nations Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan also criticised the move as illegal. The measure is “aimed at imposing a new legal and administrative reality in the occupied West Bank” that would undermine peace efforts in the region, Saudi Arabia’s foreign affairs ministry said in a statement. Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the actions “undermine efforts to restore calm and threaten to exacerbate the conflict,” according to a statement released by the royal court. The European Union called on Israel to reverse the move. “This constitutes a new escalation after recent measures already aimed at extending Israeli control,” EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said. “We reiterate that annexation is illegal under international law.” The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority called for international intervention to prevent the “de facto beginning of the annexation process and the undermining of the foundations of the Palestinian state”. Israeli anti-settlement watchdog Peace Now called the measure a “mega land grab”. Jonathan Mizrachi, the NGO’s co-director, told AFP that the move would attribute new resources for land registration. “There was a lot of ambiguity regarding the land, and Israel decided now to deal with it,” Mizrachi said, adding that the grey area over Area C land ownership was likely to be used against Palestinians. “A lot of land that Palestinians consider theirs, they will find out it’s not theirs under this new registration process,” he said, believing the move would further the Israeli right’s annexation agenda. Changing demography Palestinians see the West Bank as foundational to any future Palestinian state, but many on Israel’s religious right want to take over the land. The latest Israeli initiatives come in the wider context of increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, according to rights groups. “We are witnessing rapid steps to change permanently the demography of the occupied Palestinian territory, stripping its people of their lands and forcing them to leave,” UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a recent statement. US President Donald Trump has opposed Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, saying stability in the territory helps keep Israel secure. However, he has held off from directly criticising the new Israeli measures, despite the international outrage. Excluding Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, more than 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements and outposts, which are illegal under international law. Around three million Palestinians live in the territory, which Israel has occupied since 1967. Al-Aqsa restrictions Israeli police said Monday that they would deploy in force around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing restrictions at the compound. Over the course of the month of fasting and prayer, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Islam’s third-holiest site. Arad Braverman, a senior Jerusalem police officer, said forces would be deployed “day and night” across the compound, adding that thousands of police would also be on duty for Friday prayers. Braverman said police had recommended issuing 10,000 permits for Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, who require special permission to enter Jerusalem. The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate said it had been informed that permits would again be restricted to men over 55. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026
The United Nations is reportedly facing a severe financial crisis, with its Secretary General Antonio Guterres stating the institution cannot pay its bills, highlighting a need for restructuring.