Antonio Guterres

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a phone call to discuss regional developments, the Strait of Hormuz, and an agreement to end US and Israel's 'military aggression.' The conversation occurred amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations in Qatar.

UN chief Antonio Guterres expresses concern over a funding shortfall affecting millions of Palestinians and denounces disinformation campaigns against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged countries to address a $100 million funding gap for UNRWA, stating the agency is nearing a breaking point due to austerity measures and operational restrictions in occupied Palestinian territory. The agency's situation is described as increasingly precarious.

The UN Security Council was warned that Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied Palestinian territories is undermining the two-state solution, with Pakistan's ambassador citing a large-scale expansion and the UN Secretary-General condemning the displacement crisis and violence.

Israel condemned a UN report accusing it of deliberately targeting Palestinian children, calling it a 'political blood libel.' The UN Commission of Inquiry alleged Israel committed genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank. Israel's ambassador to the UN dismissed the report as biased and focused on vilifying Israel rather than addressing Hamas' actions.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged AI companies to disclose the environmental impact of their systems during a climate conference in London. The article also notes Iran's rejection of a US claim regarding frozen Iranian assets being used to purchase American food and medicine.

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution to enhance accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, sponsored by Pakistan and Denmark with over 150 cosponsors. The resolution authorizes the Secretary-General to support investigations and prosecutions of violent acts against peacekeepers, emphasizing that attacks will not be met with impunity.

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution to enhance accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, sponsored by Pakistan and Denmark. The resolution authorizes the Secretary-General to support investigations and prosecutions, aiming to address the low prosecution rate for such crimes.

The UN Security Council approved a resolution to better identify and prosecute those attacking peacekeepers, sponsored by Pakistan, following increased attacks in Palestine and Lebanon. Seven UN peacekeepers were killed by Israel in Lebanon since March 2, and 80 of 136 UN personnel deaths in 2026 were from Unrwa in Gaza.

The UK and parts of Europe are experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with London's hottest June day on record and red alerts issued. The UN's Antonio Guterres highlighted the crisis during Climate Week, noting extreme heat is becoming a structural economic risk. Allianz projects $638 billion in heat-related GDP losses by 2030 for France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

UN chief Antonio Guterres urged AI firms to disclose their environmental footprint and criticized fossil fuels for driving climate and energy crises amid a European heatwave. A UN study highlighted that AI facilities will consume more electricity than all but 10 countries by 2025.

UN chief Antonio Guterres urged AI firms to disclose their environmental impact and warned that fossil fuels are driving climate and energy crises. He highlighted Europe's second heatwave in two months and the 11 hottest years on record.

A UN report found 38,558 verified violations against children in conflict zones in 2025, with government forces responsible for a majority of cases for the first time. Israeli forces topped the list with 12,445 violations, followed by Congo and Myanmar. The report highlighted 24,174 children affected, including 6,266 killings and 7,958 injuries, with Palestinian children in Gaza and Israeli children among the casualties.

The US and Iran digitally signed a Memorandum of Understanding, with Pakistan's Prime Minister stating it will take immediate effect, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a naval blockade. Trump criticized Netanyahu, US senators threatened to withhold Hegseth's travel budget, Hezbollah praised the agreement, and Guterres warned about Israeli settlers.

The UN warned that Israeli settler groups could be added to a global blacklist for violations against children. The 2025 annual Children and Armed Conflict report recorded 38,558 'grave violations' globally, including 2,668 Palestinian children killed in Gaza and 57 in the West Bank.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Israeli settler groups could be added to a global blacklist for violations against children, citing a 'staggering' rise in such cases. The U.N.'s annual Children and Armed Conflict report recorded 38,558 'grave violations' globally in 2025, affecting 24,174 children, the highest number since 1996.

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres visited Haiti to address the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by gang violence. He toured the headquarters of a new gang suppression force and criticized the international community for neglecting the issue.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres states the international community has failed Haiti as gang violence worsens. He attributes the crisis to global indifference.

The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal ending over three months of Middle East war. The UN and France expressed support, with the UN calling it a 'critical step' and France pledging to support reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised a reported ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, calling it a 'critical step' toward resolving the conflict through diplomacy. The deal includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further negotiations, with both sides confirming its completion and the end of military operations.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Israel’s attack on Beirut, which occurred despite a ceasefire. He warns the conflict is harming the global economy and urges restraint amid efforts for a US-Iran agreement.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed 'deep concern' over escalating Middle East tensions, including U.S. strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on neighboring countries. A U.N. spokesperson issued the statement on June 11.

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed the onset of El Niño, predicting it could intensify into a historic event by year-end. Scientists warn it may exacerbate global warming effects, causing extreme weather patterns and impacting agriculture, while climate experts urge urgent action to address the crisis.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a potential 'full war' in the Persian Gulf amid escalating tensions and attacks between the US and Iran.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed alarm over increased violence in the Middle East and urged Israel to reopen Gaza crossings. He called for an immediate halt to attacks and respect for ceasefires in Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza. Israel struck Iranian targets following missile attacks from Iran, which cited retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon's capital.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all sides to uphold ceasefires in Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza and condemned Israel's decision to close Gaza crossings, demanding their immediate reopening. He also expressed concern over blockades in the Strait of Hormuz.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres posthumously awarded the Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage to Ukrainian rescuer Serhii Prykhodko, making him the first civilian in UN history to receive the honor. The medal was accepted on his behalf by his wife and six-year-old daughter.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine that killed at least 22 people and injured over 130. Ukrainian President Zelensky called for Patriot interceptors and a stronger European anti-ballistic shield.

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman defeated Cyprus' Ambassador Andreas Kakouris in a UN General Assembly vote to become its president, succeeding Germany's Annalena Baerbock. The presidency, rotating by region to the Asia-Pacific this year, is a prestigious but largely ceremonial role.

The UN condemned Russia's intensifying strikes on Ukraine, warning that the escalation risks pushing the war into a dangerous new phase. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UN rights chief Volker Turk highlighted a 21 percent rise in civilian casualties in the first four months of 2026.

Israeli officials accused the United Nations of adding Israeli entities to a sexual violence blacklist alongside Hamas, prompting Israel to sever diplomatic ties with the UN Secretary-General's office. The UN has not confirmed the inclusion, and Israel's ambassador Danny Danon criticized the move as a moral disgrace.

The UN has reportedly added Israel to a blacklist for conflict-related sexual violence. The Israeli ambassador to the UN stated Tel Aviv will cut ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres over an upcoming report.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over Russia's threats to strike Kyiv and its decision-making centers, warning that such actions could escalate tensions and hinder peace efforts. The threats follow one of the heaviest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since the 2022 invasion began.

Four candidates for the next U.N. Secretary-General faced questions from member states at U.N. headquarters. Current Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to step down this year.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an end to weapon flows to Sudan as the country's conflict approaches its fourth year. The plea comes on the third anniversary of the war, highlighting ongoing humanitarian concerns.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that talks to end the US-Israel conflict with Iran are likely to restart. The UN chief emphasized the high probability of resuming negotiations to address the ongoing tensions.