UN Affairs
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‘Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future’, says UN chief Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday expressed optimism for Lebanon’s future as he wrapped up a two-day solidarity visit with…
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Guterres highlights ‘hope through action’ for 2025, amid continuing turmoil
The world continues to grapple with unprecedented challenges but there are reasons for cautious optimism in 2025 – on a…
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Lebanon: UN hails election of new President as a critical first step
The United Nations has welcomed the election of a President in Lebanon. General Joseph Aoun was declared President on Thursday…
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In New Year’s Message, Guterres urges countries to drastically slash emissions and ‘exit this road to ruin’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for making 2025 “a new beginning” in his message for the New Year, issued on…
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General Assembly approves $3.72 billion UN budget for 2025
The General Assembly wrapped up the main part of its 79th session on Tuesday, approving a $3.72 billion budget for…
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Flagging the United Nations
As delegates and staffers gear up to tackle another day at UN Headquarters, a quiet yet stirring tradition unfolds: the…
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World News in Brief: Humanitarians still held in Yemen, mystery illness in DR Congo, dire needs in Haiti
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for the immediate and unconditional release of humanitarian personnel who have been…
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New UN relief chief takes office
Tom Fletcher, UN’s new chief of humanitarian affairs, took office on Monday, pledging to defend humanitarian values while navigating operations…
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UN chief tells President Putin Russian invasion violates UN Charter
UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that his country’s on-going invasion…
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