Un Chief
- All
- News
- Videos
-
UN Climate Chief Says Door Still Open To Paris Deal As Trump Announces Exit
The UN climate chief said Monday the "door remains open" to the landmark Paris accord after US President Donald Trump vowed to pull his country out of it for the second time.
-
UN Chief Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire, Calls To "Ease Tremendous Suffering"
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the "announcement of the deal for ceasefire and hostage release."
-
UN Voices "Huge Relief" At Gaza Ceasefire Deal
The UN rights chief on Wednesday hailed news of a ceasefire deal for Gaza between Israel and Hamas, saying it held the promise of "huge relief after so much unbearable pain and misery".
-
Over 900 People Executed In Iran Last Year, Including 40 In A Week: UN
More than 900 people were reportedly executed in Iran last year, including around 40 in a single week in December, the United Nations rights chief said on Tuesday.
-
WHO Chief Escapes Unhurt As Israel Strikes Yemen Airport, UN Condemns Attack
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus narrowly escaped an aerial bombardment at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Thursday, which led to two deaths.
-
"Apocalyptic": UN Chief On Situation In Gaza Amid Israel-Hamas War
The United Nations chief said Monday the situation in war-torn Gaza was "appalling and apocalyptic", warning conditions faced by Palesti
-
Mamata Banerjee Wants UN Force In Bangladesh, Says PM Modi Must Intervene
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for a United Nations peacekeeping force be deployed in Bangladesh and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal intervention to secure the safety of religious minorities.
-
Gaza Has Become 'Graveyard' For Children, Says UN Palestinian Agency Chief
Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), said that Gaza has become a 'graveyard' for children.
-
"Shocked By Abduction Of Uganda Opposition Leader": UN Human Rights Chief
The UN rights chief on Thursday urged the Ugandan government to release opposition politician Kizza Besigye after his apparent kidnapping in Kenya, demanding an investigation into "the circumstances of his abduction".
-
What UN Watchdog Said On Israel's Claim Of Destroying Iran's Secret Nuke Site
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Wednesday that the agency did not consider Iran's Parchin site "a nuclear facility" after Israel claimed it hit Tehran's nuclear programme in a strike last month.
-
"World Must Prepare For Climate Calamity": UN Chief
The world is nowhere near ready for the "calamity" being caused by climate change and must urgently prepare for even worse in the future, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Thursday.
-
Iraq Complains UN Over Israel Using Its Airspace To Attack Iran
Iraq has condemned Israel's use of its airspace to attack neighbouring Iran in a protest letter sent to United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, Baghdad said Monday.
-
UN Chief Tells Putin Invasion Of Ukraine Violates International Law
UN chief Antonio Guterres told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that his invasion of neighboring Ukraine violated the United Nations charter and international law, according to a readout of their meeting.
-
"Wrong Choice": Ukraine Slams UN Chief For Accepting Invite To BRICS Summit
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry blasted UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres for what it said was his acceptance of an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to a BRICS summit, while staying away from a "peace summit" on the war in Ukraine.
-
Iran Warns Of "Decisive Response" If Israel Retaliates After Missile Attack
Iran's top diplomat has warned UN chief Antonio Guterres that Tehran is ready for a "decisive and regretful" response if Israel attacks his country in retaliation for a missile attack.
-
UN Climate Chief Says Door Still Open To Paris Deal As Trump Announces Exit
The UN climate chief said Monday the "door remains open" to the landmark Paris accord after US President Donald Trump vowed to pull his country out of it for the second time.
-
UN Chief Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire, Calls To "Ease Tremendous Suffering"
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the "announcement of the deal for ceasefire and hostage release."
-
UN Voices "Huge Relief" At Gaza Ceasefire Deal
The UN rights chief on Wednesday hailed news of a ceasefire deal for Gaza between Israel and Hamas, saying it held the promise of "huge relief after so much unbearable pain and misery".
-
Over 900 People Executed In Iran Last Year, Including 40 In A Week: UN
More than 900 people were reportedly executed in Iran last year, including around 40 in a single week in December, the United Nations rights chief said on Tuesday.
-
WHO Chief Escapes Unhurt As Israel Strikes Yemen Airport, UN Condemns Attack
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus narrowly escaped an aerial bombardment at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Thursday, which led to two deaths.
-
"Apocalyptic": UN Chief On Situation In Gaza Amid Israel-Hamas War
The United Nations chief said Monday the situation in war-torn Gaza was "appalling and apocalyptic", warning conditions faced by Palesti
-
Mamata Banerjee Wants UN Force In Bangladesh, Says PM Modi Must Intervene
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for a United Nations peacekeeping force be deployed in Bangladesh and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal intervention to secure the safety of religious minorities.
-
Gaza Has Become 'Graveyard' For Children, Says UN Palestinian Agency Chief
Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), said that Gaza has become a 'graveyard' for children.
-
"Shocked By Abduction Of Uganda Opposition Leader": UN Human Rights Chief
The UN rights chief on Thursday urged the Ugandan government to release opposition politician Kizza Besigye after his apparent kidnapping in Kenya, demanding an investigation into "the circumstances of his abduction".
-
What UN Watchdog Said On Israel's Claim Of Destroying Iran's Secret Nuke Site
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Wednesday that the agency did not consider Iran's Parchin site "a nuclear facility" after Israel claimed it hit Tehran's nuclear programme in a strike last month.
-
"World Must Prepare For Climate Calamity": UN Chief
The world is nowhere near ready for the "calamity" being caused by climate change and must urgently prepare for even worse in the future, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Thursday.
-
Iraq Complains UN Over Israel Using Its Airspace To Attack Iran
Iraq has condemned Israel's use of its airspace to attack neighbouring Iran in a protest letter sent to United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, Baghdad said Monday.
-
UN Chief Tells Putin Invasion Of Ukraine Violates International Law
UN chief Antonio Guterres told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that his invasion of neighboring Ukraine violated the United Nations charter and international law, according to a readout of their meeting.
-
"Wrong Choice": Ukraine Slams UN Chief For Accepting Invite To BRICS Summit
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry blasted UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres for what it said was his acceptance of an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to a BRICS summit, while staying away from a "peace summit" on the war in Ukraine.
-
Iran Warns Of "Decisive Response" If Israel Retaliates After Missile Attack
Iran's top diplomat has warned UN chief Antonio Guterres that Tehran is ready for a "decisive and regretful" response if Israel attacks his country in retaliation for a missile attack.
