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The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

Pandora's box of evil has been opened. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres compares the global situation to a terrifying story from Greek mythology when he foresees the challenges of 2025.

The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

The announcement of an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is welcomed, but emergency aid must immediately reach the civilians who have been affected. The International Red Cross Committee is ready to assist when hostages are released and in humanitarian efforts.

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

Israel rejects Finnish candidate in peace process

Finland's former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (The Green Party) seems to be running into trouble regarding a potential top job within the UN. .

Israel rejects Finnish candidate in peace process

After Airport Attack in Yemen: Drone Against Israel

The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen claims to have fired a missile at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel – a day after Israel carried out raids against the airport in Sanaa in Yemen. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns what he calls an "escalation" of the conflict.

After Airport Attack in Yemen: Drone Against Israel

Iran condemns Israel for admission

Israel committed a "heinous crime" when it killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh earlier this year, writes Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani in a letter to UN chief António Guterres. "This shameless admission marks the first time the Israeli regime has openly acknowledged its responsibility for this heinous crime", writes the Iranian diplomat.

Iran condemns Israel for admission

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs' Chief Legal Officer Elinor Hammarskjöld has been appointed as Under-Secretary-General and Chief Legal Officer in the UN. .

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

UN Chief: A Flame of Hope in Syria

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a passionate speech about the necessity of supporting Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. There is a flame of hope, said Guterres as he addressed the UN Security Council.

UN Chief: A Flame of Hope in Syria

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Several countries welcome the fall of the al-Assad regime. Iran urges the international community to let the Syrians decide their future without "foreign interference".

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Almost 50,000 displaced in northwestern Syria

Almost 50,000 people have recently been displaced in Idlib and northern Aleppo in Syria, announces the UN's disaster relief organization, Ocha. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is concerned about the situation.

Almost 50,000 displaced in northwestern Syria

Israel urges people in southern Gaza to evacuate

Israel's military is urging people in certain areas in southern Gaza to evacuate, as they accuse Palestinian militants of firing rockets from there. .

Israel urges people in southern Gaza to evacuate

Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

The Climate Summit COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, has agreed on an agreement. Rich countries will pay 300 billion dollars per year to climate efforts in poorer countries – but many had hoped for much more.

Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

Assignments: EU wants to invest this much in climate

The clock is ticking for the negotiations at the UN climate summit in Baku, without any major public breakthroughs. .

Assignments: EU wants to invest this much in climate

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

World leaders arrived at the G20 countries' summit in Brazil, which began with informal talks. But the meeting in Rio de Janeiro was hit by a setback even before the formal start, as Argentina chose to boycott the initiative against global hunger that the host country had hoped for.

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

The discussions at the climate meeting in Baku in Azerbaijan are progressing slowly. Now, hope is being turned to the other side of the planet, where another top meeting can function as a catalyst.

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

UN: Food to Northern Gaza Stopped by Israel

An attempt to deliver emergency aid to the areas in northern Gaza besieged by Israel has been blocked by Israeli authorities, says Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during a press conference according to [Times of Israel. ](https://www.

UN: Food to Northern Gaza Stopped by Israel

Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

Norway's government wants to see a ban on all exports of weapons that can be used in operations in Palestinian areas occupied by Israel. Norway is one of 52 countries that have written to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, urging a limited stop to arms exports to Israel.

Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) criticizes the UN chief and his trip to Russia. It has created great disappointment in Ukraine, he says.

Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General

Protest letter from the UN chief to Netanyahu

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is protesting in a letter to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the new laws that can prevent UNRWA from helping Palestinian refugees. .

Protest letter from the UN chief to Netanyahu

Thirty Killed in Northern Gaza

At least 33 people, including eleven women and two children, have been killed in Israeli attacks on northern Gaza, according to the health department in the Hamas-ruled territory. .

Thirty Killed in Northern Gaza

Reports: Zelenskyj Denies Visit from Guterres

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has denied a visit from the UN Secretary-General António Guterres to Ukraine, according to a high-ranking source at the Ukrainian presidential administration for AFP. Guterres was denied a visit to the country since he participated in the Brics meeting held by Russia.

Reports: Zelenskyj Denies Visit from Guterres

UN: More women die in the world's conflicts

The number of civilians killed in armed conflicts increased dramatically in 2023 compared to the previous year. Moreover, the proportion of killed women increased.

UN: More women die in the world's conflicts

Guterres in Russia demands "just peace"

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres demands a "just peace" in Ukraine. The statement comes at the Brics countries' summit in the Russian city of Kazan, where Russia's President Vladimir Putin is hosting.

Guterres in Russia demands "just peace"

Putin: "A multipolar world order is being formed"

An irreversible "multipolar world order" is being formed, says Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Brics countries' summit in the Russian city of Kazan. He welcomes offers from other countries' leaders to mediate in the Ukraine conflict.

Putin: "A multipolar world order is being formed"

Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

Powerful and populous nations meet in Kazan under Russian leadership to strengthen the Brics group's influence. President Vladimir Putin wants to show that world leaders are on good terms with Russia – and he is greeted with accolades and respect.

Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders