UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of runaway conflicts, rampant inequalities, the raging climate crisis, and out-of-control technology, urging ceasefires in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, stronger peacekeeping, and nuclear disarmament, stating "global problems demand global solutions
New York – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has outlined his key priorities for 2025, warning of four major threats that could undermine global stability: runaway conflicts, rampant inequalities, the raging climate crisis, and out-of-control technology.
Addressing the General Assembly, Guterres stressed the need for urgent and coordinated action, urging world leaders to advance peace efforts, uphold human rights, and accelerate the implementation of the Pact for the Future. He called for ceasefires in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, alongside stronger peacekeeping operations and reinforced humanitarian aid.
Highlighting the pressing need for the first multilateral agreement on nuclear disarmament in more than a decade, he warned of growing global insecurity and advocated for new strategies to prevent an arms race in outer space and advance discussions on the use of lethal autonomous weapons. Guterres also underscored the importance of tackling economic and social inequalities, ensuring sustainable development, and strengthening international cooperation on digital governance.
"Global problems demand global solutions," he stated, reaffirming the United Nations’ commitment to promoting peace, security, and sustainable progress.
An IAEA team arrived in Iran for technical talks after Rafael Grossi’s visit, amid renewed Iran-U.S. nuclear negotiations and concerns over Tehran’s uranium enrichment nearing weapons-grade levels.
Indigenous rights activists from across the globe gathered at the United Nations headquarters to demand stronger international support for decolonization and anti-colonial independence movements.
U.N. aid chief Tom Fletcher is set to visit Myanmar on Friday, following the country’s devastating earthquake. The U.N. is urging for urgent international assistance and unhindered aid access as the region grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.
Iran has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations Security Council, accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of making "reckless and belligerent" remarks that violate international law and the U.N. Charter.
Pakistan’s defence minister said on Monday a military incursion by India was "imminent" following last week's deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir that killed 26 people.
Four children were killed and several others injured when a car smashed into a building during an after-school programme in Chatham, Illinois, on Monday afternoon, police said.
President Donald Trump is pressuring Apple to move iPhone manufacturing from China to the United States. But supply chain experts say the plan faces massive barriers built over decades.
Negotiations in Cairo to secure a ceasefire in Gaza were close to a "significant breakthrough," two Egyptian security sources told Reuters on Monday.
Power began returning to parts of Spain and Portugal late on Monday after a massive blackout paralysed both countries, grounding flights, halting public transport, and suspending hospital operations.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least twelve people and injuring 90, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
A deadly attack targeting tourists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir territory has left at least 20 feared dead, marking the deadliest incident against civilians in the region for years, according to security sources.
In an expansive interview marking his first 100 days back in office, President Donald Trump sketched out an agenda that touches everything from punitive tariffs and China policy to cease-fire hopes in Ukraine and an overhaul of domestic programmes. Below are the highlights.
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Russia has reiterated its willingness to engage in direct talks with Ukraine, but stressed that international recognition of its control over five Ukrainian regions, including Crimea, is "imperative" for any potential settlement of the conflict.
A US Navy F-18 fighter jet and a tow tractor from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman were lost while operating in the Red Sea, the Navy reported on Monday.
Pakistan’s defence minister said on Monday a military incursion by India was "imminent" following last week's deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir that killed 26 people.
Four children were killed and several others injured when a car smashed into a building during an after-school programme in Chatham, Illinois, on Monday afternoon, police said.
Power began returning to parts of Spain and Portugal late on Monday after a massive blackout paralysed both countries, grounding flights, halting public transport, and suspending hospital operations.
Pakistan’s defence minister said on Monday a military incursion by India was "imminent" following last week's deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir that killed 26 people.
Four children were killed and several others injured when a car smashed into a building during an after-school programme in Chatham, Illinois, on Monday afternoon, police said.
President Donald Trump is pressuring Apple to move iPhone manufacturing from China to the United States. But supply chain experts say the plan faces massive barriers built over decades.
Negotiations in Cairo to secure a ceasefire in Gaza were close to a "significant breakthrough," two Egyptian security sources told Reuters on Monday.
Power began returning to parts of Spain and Portugal late on Monday after a massive blackout paralysed both countries, grounding flights, halting public transport, and suspending hospital operations.
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