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UN chief urges world leaders to ‘get priorities straight’ as New Year message calls for peace over war
“The world stands at a crossroads,” he said, warning that conflict, climate breakdown and systemic violations of international law are…
Gaza battered by heavy rains as humanitarian response continues
Heavy seasonal downpours are compounding an already dire humanitarian situation, as rainstorms cause war-damaged buildings to collapse, flood tents and…
Tarique Rahman’s Return to Bangladesh
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Syria: Guterres deplores deadly mosque blast in Homs
At least eight people were killed and 18 injured in the explosion at the Ali Bin Abi Talib mosque – a place of worship…
UN renews ceasefire push in Sudan
The appeal follows a peace initiative presented by Sudan’s Transitional Prime Minister during a Security Council meeting earlier this week.…
Historic vote looms in Central African Republic as UN urges peaceful participation
Ahead of the 28 December polls, Secretary-General António Guterres called on all Central Africans to participate peacefully in the vote…
Industrialisation without destruction: A UN blueprint for the future
But it doesn’t have to be this way. The UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), a technical agency created in 1966…
Security Council remains divided over Iran nuclear programme, sanctions stay in place
“Despite intensified diplomatic efforts during the second half of 2025, there was no agreement on the way forward regarding the…