Antonio Guterres

15:49

UN Israel Syria

UN to submit report on Israeli violations in Syria as al-Sharaa eyes broader peace

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the UN will submit a detailed report to the Security Council documenting what he described as Israeli violations in Syria. At the same time, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says he is working towards a security agreement with Israel. 

14:54

Explainer

What does the UN secretary-general do and who could be next?

The United Nations will choose its next secretary-general this summer, with António Guterres set to leave office after two terms. Several candidates have entered the race to become the UN’s 10th chief, but the selection process remains shaped by negotiations among major powers.

22:10

United Nations

UN Secretary-General candidates pledge reforms ahead of key vote

Six candidates vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General have called for restoring the organisation's credibility, strengthening multilateralism and reforming the UN, during the first public town hall debate ahead of a decisive Security Council vote next week.

10:00

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 1 July 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 1 July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

17:01

Global terrorism

Guterres urges global action to tackle root causes of terrorism

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for renewed global action to prevent terrorism by tackling its root causes, warning that rising global instability is creating conditions in which extremist groups can thrive.

09:09

Middle East

UN: Israeli settlers could face blacklisting over Palestinian child abuse

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that Israeli settler groups could be added to a global blacklist for violations against children if attacks on Palestinian minors continue at current levels.

10:03

Ceasefire agreement

'Iran must never have a nuclear weapon': Reactions trail U.S.-Iran peace deal

U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway.

10:35

Blacklisted

UN adds Israel and Russia to sexual violence blacklist citing cases in Gaza, Ukraine

The United Nations (UN) added Israel and Russia to a blacklist of parties suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence on Friday (29 May). The move prompted Israel to announce it would sever ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

07:49

Middle East conflict

World leaders react positively to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement

Nations and organisations and Beirut react positively to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Lebanese authorities negotiated the pause with Israel after an historic meeting on Tuesday in the U.S with President Donald Trump making the announcement on Thursday 16 April.

13:54

Peace

Turkish President Erdoğan awards peace prize to UN Chief Guterres

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has accepted a peace prize awarded to him in Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented the Atatürk International Peace Prize to the UN chief in the country’s capital.

00:46

Politics

U.N. chief: Ukraine war ‘a stain on our collective conscience’ and urges unconditional ceasefire

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, describing the conflict as “a stain on our collective conscience”.

12:20

View from Iran

Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response to Trump’s ‘real risk of military aggression’

Iran has warned it will respond “decisively” if subjected to military aggression, saying U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric signals “a real risk of military aggression”.

22:30

UN-Türkiye

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan discusses global issues with UN chief over phone

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday, diplomatic sources said.

12:26

UN funding

UN at risk of 'imminent financial collapse' due to U.S. debt, warns Secretary-General Guterres

The United Nations faces the risk of “imminent financial collapse” because of unpaid contributions, including substantial arrears from the United States, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned.

01:35

UN Appeal

Guterres calls on world leaders to prioritise people over military spending

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged world leaders to shift spending away from wars and focus on fighting poverty and protecting the planet in 2026.

02:08

Middle East

UN Chief: Gaza Hunger Gains Still Fragile

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

12:45

Humanitarian Aid

UN to make 'tough, brutal choices' as it cuts its aid appeal to $23 billion for 2026

Tens of millions of people in urgent need of help won't be getting much assistance next year. That's according to the United Nations which launched a $23 billion aid appeal on Monday (8 December) which is half of last year's request, acknowledging a plunge in donor funding.

12:54

United Nations

Guterres proposes major UN budget cuts amidst deepening cash crisis

The core United Nations (UN) budget could be cut by $577 million next year under a proposal from UN's Secretary-General António Guterres, who is also seeking to eliminate more than 18% of jobs.

12:07

UN Leadership race

UN chief hopeful Grynspan calls on end of male leadership after 80 years

As the race to succeed António Guterres gathers pace, former Vice President of Costa Rica and Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Rebeca Grynspan has issued a stark challenge to the United Nations: end eight decades of male exclusivity and finally elect a woman on merit.

03:30

UN budget

UN to cut $577 million and nearly one-fifth of jobs

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has unveiled a sharp reduction to the organisation’s 2026 regular budget, proposing a cut of $577 million and an 18% reduction in staffing, as the United Nations faces one of its most severe liquidity crises in years.

10:40

COP30

Fire disrupts COP30 climate talks as UN chief urges deal

Talks at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil were disrupted on Thursday (20 November) after a fire broke out in the venue, triggering an evacuation just as negotiators were hunkering down to try to land a deal to strengthen international climate efforts.

01:01

United Nations

UN chief: clean energy and climate justice are vital

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on countries party to the Paris Agreement to prepare faster and deeper emission reduction plans for 2035.

10:28

two-state solution

United Nations chief reaffirms two-state solution to Palestinian question

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed on Tuesday that a two-state solution is the only viable path to settle the Israel-Palestine conflict.

08:30

World News

UN chief expresses deep sorrow over deadly Afghanistan earthquake

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep sorrow over the deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan that killed hundreds and left thousands injured.