UN SECRETARY GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES
SCO Summit to adopt document on countering terror and extremism
Recent arrests of terrorists in Kyrgyzstan and earlier in Tajikistan have established ISIS links emanating from Afghanistan. The Indian establishment has been closely monitoring the spread of ISIS influence in Eurasia and its impact across the border in India, ET has learnt. What has come to their notice is recent ISIS literature that aims to target India, according to sources.
SCO can play a key role in promoting peace in various parts of the world: Guterres
UN Secretary General António Guterres highlighted the SCO's role in promoting peace, economic integration, and regional security. He said Kazakhstan's presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has focused on enhancing regional cooperation and addressing issues like development, climate change, and trade.
Must accelerate action for sustainable development goals: UN Secy General
The Sustainable Development Goals face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, and climate change. Urgent global cooperation is needed to address rising poverty, conflict casualties, and displacement. Despite progress in renewable energy, more action is crucial for a just energy transition to achieve the SDGs by 2030.
SCO Summit: Kazakhstan advocates UN role in addressing global challenges
Kazakhstan's First Deputy Foreign Minister highlighted the crucial role of the United Nations in addressing global challenges ahead of the SCO Summit, emphasizing President Tokayev's focus on sustainable development and alignment with the SDGs and 2030 Agenda.
'Pleased...': PM Modi after meeting UN chief Guterres on sidelines of G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic engagements continued as he met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Italy during the G7 Summit. PM Modi expressed his pleasure at the meeting in a post on social media, highlighting the importance of the discussion. Prior to this meeting, the Indian Prime Minister also had interactions with US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the summit.
UN will declare that both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rights in armed conflict
The U.N. secretary-general will report to the Security Council next week on Israel and Hamas violating children's rights. The report includes parties like Kachin Independence Army and Russia. Israel's inclusion will increase global attention on its actions in Gaza.
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Meet Major Radhika Sen: The Indian peacekeeper championing gender equality in UN Missions
Major Radhika Sen of the Indian Army, deployed to MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is set to receive the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding contributions to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Major Sen's work has had a significant impact on local communities in the DRC, setting a high standard for future peacekeeping missions.
Indian peacekeeper is UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year
Major Radhika Sen served in eastern DRC with the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, from March 2023 to April 2024 as the Commander of the Engagement Platoon for the Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion.
Major Radhika Sen of India to receive prestigious 2023 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
Indian woman peacekeeper, Major Radhika Sen, to be honored with prestigious military gender advocate award from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israeli strike in Rafah, says 'horror must stop'
UN Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights condemn Israeli strike in Rafah. 45 killed in Gaza camp. IDF targeted Hamas officials. Netanyahu acknowledges 'tragic mistake.' Paramedics, firefighters respond in safe zones. Sirens in Tel Aviv.
UN starts probe into Indian staff killed by unidentified strike in Rafah
The United Nations is investigating an unidentified strike on a UN car in Rafah that killed its first international staff member in Gaza since October 7, 2023. Retired Indian Army officer Waibhav Anil Kale, who was working with the UN Department of Safety and Security, was killed amid Israel's intensified actions in Gaza.
UN condoles death of ex-Indian Army officer in Gaza, believes vehicle struck by Israeli tank
The United Nations has expressed condolences and apologised to India over the killing of former Indian Army officer Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale in Gaza. The attack is believed to be shots from an Israeli tank. The UN has set up a fact-finding panel to investigate the incident, with Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq confirming Kale as the "first international casualty" in Gaza for the world body.
"Assault on Rafah would be strategic mistake": UN Chief Guterres
"An assault on Rafah would be a strategic mistake, a political calamity & a humanitarian nightmare," Guterres said in a video posted on X, as he made an appeal to the international community to help avert the ongoing conflict.
Hamas to send delegation to Cairo 'in positive spirit to reach an agreement'
Hamas has announced plans to send a delegation to Cairo for mediated negotiations, led by Khalil al-Hayya, to advance peace talks. The group expressed a positive stance towards the negotiations, aiming for a comprehensive agreement addressing aggression cessation, withdrawal of occupation forces, displaced persons' return, relief, and reconstruction. Meanwhile, the White House expressed concerns to Israel about potential major military operations in Rafah, urging protection for civilians. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an agreement between Israel and Hamas to prevent further escalation, citing high casualties on both sides.
UN chief keen on continuing momentum of MDB reforms initiated during India's G20 Presidency: N K Singh
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres aims to sustain the momentum of Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) reforms initiated during India's G20 presidency, according to N. K. Singh, Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission. Singh, after a positive interaction with Guterres and Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, highlighted Guterres' commitment to advancing MDB reforms outlined in the 2 Vol. IEG Report.
World reacts to Iran strikes on Israel
Countries around the world condemned Iran's strikes on Israel late Saturday, warning the attack threatened to further destabilise the Middle East. It is vital that the conflict in the Middle East does not spiral out of control," spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah said.
Humanitarian crisis caused by Israel-Hamas conflict unacceptable, says Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj at UN
The UNSC resolution, adopted last month, demanded an "immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire. It also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as the humanitarian access to address their medical and other humanitarian needs.
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Griffiths "for his tremendous leadership and service to the United Nations and the humanitarian community in advocating for people affected by crises and mobilizing resources to address their needs," U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said.
UN chief Antonio Guterres says it's time to 'truly flood' Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage
"Any further onslaught will make things even worse - worse for Palestinian civilians, worse for hostages and worse for all people in the region," Guterres said. He spoke a day after the UN Security Council failed to reach consensus on the wording of a U.S.-sponsored resolution supporting "an immediate and sustained cease-fire." Guterres repeatedly noted the difficulties of getting aid into Gaza, for which international aid agencies have largely blamed Israel.
UN chief to visit Gaza border as Israel vows to go ahead with Rafah attack
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to visit Egypt's border with Gaza on Saturday, following Israel's announcement that it would send troops to fight Hamas in Rafah, even without US support. Despite warnings that such an invasion would cause mass civilian casualties and worsen the humanitarian crisis, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he must press ahead with the attack.
UN's secretary general warns the world is becoming 'less safe by the day'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over combatants in regions like Congo, Gaza, Myanmar, Ukraine, and Sudan ignoring international law. He called for greater respect for human rights and peace worldwide, emphasizing that the world is becoming "less safe by the day." Guterres highlighted the importance of human rights amidst increasing conflicts, advocating for debt relief for the poorest countries and increased spending to combat climate change. The UN's top human rights body, the Human Rights Council, opened its latest session amidst these challenges.
Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending a UN meeting, says UN secretary-general
At a U.N.-sponsored meeting in Qatar, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres revealed that the Taliban imposed unacceptable conditions for their participation, including the exclusion of Afghan civil society members and demands resembling official recognition as Afghanistan's legitimate rulers. Despite efforts to engage with the Taliban, they did not attend due to unmet demands.
Politics of so-called freebies distort expenditure priorities, says Vice President Dhankhar
"Empowerment of pockets by fiscal grant only increases dependence. The politics of so-called freebies for which we see a mad race distort expenditure priorities. Freebies, as per economic giants, undercut the basic framework of macroeconomic stability," he said.
Gaza "becoming a graveyard for children": UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Guterres told reporters in New York: "The nightmare in Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis. It is a crisis of humanity." He added that the need for a ceasefire is becoming "more urgent with every passing hour."
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