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The UN General Assembly opened in NYC on its 80th anniversary, with Guterres emphasizing the need for international cooperation and peace, while Trump delivered a controversial speech boasting about his achievements, criticizing the UN, and discussing issues like migration, energy, and global stability.
The SCO Summit 2025 will be held in Tianjin on August 31 and September 1, attended by leaders from over 20 countries including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, and UN Secretary General António Guterres. The summit will feature the signing of the Tianjin declaration and new measures by China to support the organization, with significant bilateral discussions between India and China also taking place.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the blocked aid trucks at the Egypt-Gaza border a "moral outrage" and urged for an end to the war in Gaza, emphasizing the need to flood the region with life-saving aid. Israel's blockade of Gaza has led to warnings of famine, with the UN chief stressing the necessity for unfettered access to humanitarian goods and a humanitarian ceasefire for effective aid distribution.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for failing to respond adequately to the Hamas-led October 7 invasion of Israel, alleging bias due to the victims being Jewish. Katz called on the UN to declare Hamas a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, as well as ensure the release of remaining hostages in Gaza. The UN Security Council debated the report on sexual violence during the invasion, marking the first time it has discussed this issue related to the attack.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that the world is becoming "less safe by the day" due to a multiplication of conflicts causing unprecedented suffering, with combatants in places such as Congo, Gaza, Myanmar, Ukraine, and Sudan turning a blind eye to international law. He pleads for greater respect for human rights and peace worldwide, emphasizing the constant importance of human rights amidst changing global dynamics. The UN's top human rights body, the Human Rights Council, opens its latest session amidst crises of human rights, with discussions on rights violations in conflict, repression by governments, and issues like religious hatred, racial discrimination, and the rights of children, people with disabilities, and those with albinism.
UN chief Antonio Guterres criticizes the Security Council's deadlock over the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, stating that it has "perhaps fatally" undermined its authority. He calls for reform of the council's composition and working methods, expressing concern over the lack of unity among its members. Guterres warns that an all-out Israeli offensive on the city of Rafah in Gaza would have devastating consequences and urges for a truce and hostage release deal to allow more aid into Gaza.
The Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending a U.N.-sponsored meeting about Afghanistan, including the exclusion of Afghan civil society members and demands for treatment amounting to official recognition as the country’s legitimate rulers. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the Taliban's absence did not damage the process but emphasized the importance of discussing the meeting's conclusions with them in the near future. The main points of contention include the bans on female education and employment, as well as the appointment of a U.N. special envoy, with Guterres stressing the need for clear consultations with the Taliban to address these issues.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed an independent panel to conduct an assessment of UNRWA, the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees, following accusations of staff involvement in attacks against Israel. The panel, led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, will work with research organizations to examine UNRWA's neutrality and response to allegations, with an interim report expected in late March and a final report in late April. This review is in response to a request from the UNRWA Commissioner-General and will run parallel to an investigation by the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services. The panel will identify procedures, make recommendations, and assess the agency's mechanisms and procedures in the context of its operational, political, and security environment.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to reconsider their decisions to suspend funding to the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) in order to ensure the continuity of its vital humanitarian operations. This appeal comes in response to serious allegations involving UNRWA personnel in a terror attack, prompting a full, independent review of the agency. Guterres emphasized the need to hold accountable any UN employee involved in acts of terror while ensuring that the humanitarian efforts of UNRWA, which support over two million civilians in the Gaza Strip, are not jeopardized due to the actions of a few individuals.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vows to hold any UN employee involved in acts of terror accountable, following allegations of UNRWA staffers' involvement in Hamas attacks on Israel. Guterres urges governments to continue supporting UNRWA despite funding pauses by nine countries, emphasizing the importance of meeting the desperate needs of the populations served. UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini also appeals for reconsideration of funding suspensions, stating that sanctioning the agency and the community it serves due to allegations against some individuals would be immensely irresponsible.
The Security Council will hold a quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stéphane Séjourné expected to chair the meeting and Secretary-General António Guterres delivering opening remarks.
The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 25,000 as Israel's assault escalates, with UN chief António Guterres denouncing the "heartbreaking" deaths of Palestinian civilians. The Israeli bombardment, in response to Hamas's attack, has led to widespread destruction, with over 62,000 wounded and 85% of the population displaced. Famine-like conditions persist, with limited aid reaching the territory. The UN emphasizes the disproportionate impact on women and children, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue the offensive until Hamas is eliminated, raising regional tensions.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres faced criticism on social media after claiming that the deaths in the Gaza Strip were "unparalleled and unprecedented." Social media users fact-checked his statement, pointing out conflicts such as the Syrian civil war and the Yemen War that have seen higher death tolls. An Israeli official accused Guterres of ignoring civilian casualties in other conflicts and pursuing vilification of Israel. Guterres stood by his comments, stating that he was referring specifically to child casualties. The UN maintains that the death toll figures provided by the Gaza Health Ministry have been accurate in the past. Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN called for Guterres to resign, accusing him of bias and twisting reality. Guterres defended himself, condemning the attacks by Hamas and stating that the grievances of the Palestinian people cannot justify terrorism.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres faced criticism on social media after claiming that the deaths in the Gaza Strip were unparalleled and unprecedented. Social media platform X fact-checked his statement, pointing out conflicts such as the Syrian civil war and the Yemen War that have seen higher death tolls. Guterres's spokesperson defended his comments, stating that he was referring specifically to child casualties. Israel's U.N. Ambassador accused Guterres of bias and called for his resignation. Guterres maintained that he condemns terrorist acts and does not endorse them.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the high number of civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip, stating that there is something "clearly wrong" with Israel's military operations against Hamas militants. Guterres emphasized the need to distinguish between Hamas and the Palestinian people, while condemning the recent Hamas attack on Israel. He called for a humanitarian ceasefire to address the catastrophic situation in Gaza and urged Israel to allow increased humanitarian aid access. Guterres also highlighted the importance of a political transition period negotiated with the Palestinians and Israel, leading to a serious negotiation for a two-state solution.