Antonio Guterres
UN Reports 40 Killed in Funeral Attack as Sudan Conflict Escalates Across New Territories
Nov 05, 2025 07:43 pm CST
The UN has reported 40 deaths following an attack on a funeral in El-Obeid, Sudan, as the conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the military continues to expand into new territories. With paramilitaries now controlling Darfur after capturing El-Fasher, and widespread reports of atrocities including sexual violence against civilians, international organizations are urgently calling for a ceasefire while diplomatic efforts struggle to gain traction amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation.
UN Human Rights System Faces Existential Threat as Budget Cuts and Political Pressure Mount
Oct 22, 2025 02:34 am CST
The United Nations human rights system is facing severe challenges as budget cuts and political pressure threaten its core functions. A new report by the International Service for Human Rights warns that Washington's unpaid membership fees, combined with Chinese and Russian efforts to defund rights bodies, could cripple vital investigations into human rights abuses worldwide. With the human rights pillar receiving less than 1% of the total UN budget and proposed cuts threatening to eliminate critical investigative positions, experts warn that victims of rights violations may lose their last hope for protection and accountability.
Trump and Sisi to Lead International Gaza Peace Summit with 20+ Nations in Sharm el-Sheikh
Oct 12, 2025 12:17 pm CST
US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will chair a major Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday with leaders from over twenty countries attending. The summit aims to end the Gaza conflict and establish regional stability, with confirmed attendance from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and several European prime ministers, though Hamas has declined to participate.
Nobel Peace Prize 2024: UN, Human Rights Groups Favored as Trump's Chances Diminish
Oct 08, 2025 04:50 pm CST
The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner on Friday, with experts suggesting UN organizations, human rights groups, and peace activists are the frontrunners. Despite Donald Trump's repeated claims of deserving the prestigious award for resolving "eight conflicts," analysts predict he won't receive it this year as the committee evaluates candidates against Alfred Nobel's vision of promoting international cooperation and disarmament.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Global Leaders Rally for First Female UN Secretary-General After 80 Years of Male Leadership
Sep 27, 2025 02:22 am CST
After eight decades of exclusively male leadership, world leaders at the 80th UN General Assembly are intensifying calls for the first female UN Secretary-General to succeed Antonio Guterres in 2026. With strong endorsements for candidates like Chile's Michelle Bachelet, this historic push highlights the organization's commitment to gender equality in global diplomacy and its highest office.
Pakistan Defence Minister Fumbles During UN Security Council Address on AI and Regional Tensions
Sep 26, 2025 07:39 pm CST
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif made headlines for his numerous verbal slips while addressing the UN Security Council on artificial intelligence and India-Pakistan tensions. During the AI Innovation Dialogue chaired by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Asif struggled with pronunciation and phrasing while attempting to warn about AI's potential dangers in warfare, particularly referencing recent regional conflicts including India's Operation Sindoor.
Video: Macron Calls Trump After Being Blocked By His Presidential Convoy
Sep 24, 2025 02:46 am CST
French President Emmanuel Macron and his entourage had to wait as the police cleared the New York streets for US President Donald Trump's convoy.