Nigeria's recently appointed envoy, Jimoh Ibrahim, met with the UN Chief at the UN Headquarters in New York City to present his credentials.

The United Nations chief has condemned a deadly attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon and urged for accountability for those responsible.

The UN chief stated that international law is being disregarded, particularly in the Middle East, highlighting a concerning trend in the region.

The UN chief expressed concern over the lack of international action regarding Sudan, which he described as the world's largest refugee and hunger crisis.

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall's nomination for UN chief by Burundi has revealed fractured support across Africa, with procedural disputes and regional politics hindering a united endorsement.

In letter to UN chief, Araghchi warns of dire consequences of US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities  PressTV

The United Nations chief has issued a stark warning, stating that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is now 'out of control'.

The United Nations Chief has reaffirmed the organization's support and solidarity with Bangladesh, emphasizing continued cooperation.

The UN chief has issued a warning that Lebanon must not become the next Gaza, urging an end to the ongoing fighting in the region.

The UN chief has warned that the Mideast war 'has gone too far' and demanded that Iran halt its attacks on neighbors, as Pakistan's Foreign Minister confirmed ongoing indirect US-Iran talks with Pakistan mediating, and Israel claimed to have killed Iran's navy chief overseeing the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Hong Kong is set to see abnormally high temperatures in 2026, the Observatory has said.

The UN Chief has called for unity in the global fight against racism.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sunday Muslims worldwide continue to face discrimination and exclusion, calling on governments and societies to take stronger steps to...

The United Nations chief has emphasized that diplomatic solutions are available and should be pursued to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Lebanon.

The UN chief has begun a visit to Lebanon, using the opportunity to urge both Hezbollah and Israel to cease hostilities and de-escalate the ongoing conflict.

The UN chief has arrived in Beirut for a 'solidarity' visit to Lebanon amidst regional tensions.

The UN chief has condemned the killing of a UNICEF worker during a strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting the dangers faced by humanitarian personnel.

Cypriot MEP Loukas Fourlas presented a European Parliament report documenting rapes against women during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York.

A new secretary-general of the United Nations will be appointed on 1 January, 2027 to succeed Antonio Guterres, with three current nominations on the table – former Senegalese president Macky Sall, plus former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Argentine Rafael Grossi.

The "danger of third-party involvement" in the war between Iran, Israel, and the United States is concerning the Russian leader, who spoke on the phone with his Qatari counterpart.

Ogun State’s Chief Judge called on judges to protect their integrity and resist political influence at the 50th anniversary of the Ogun State Judiciary, with an eye on the 2027 elections.

The UN chief has warned of a rapidly shifting global security order, stating that human rights are under a 'full-scale attack' worldwide and highlighting violations in occupied Palestinian territory that undermine the two-state solution.

The UN chief has expressed regret over the global increase in the 'rule of force,' highlighting concerns about international order.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that human rights are being overshadowed by the 'rule of force' globally, specifically highlighting 'blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law' in Palestine.

The UN Secretary-General has condemned the growing prevalence of the 'law of the strongest' worldwide, citing a widespread attack on human rights.

The UN chief emphasized that Africa's minerals must benefit the continent, rejecting exploitation and plundering.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for respect for navigational rights and freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that peace agreements require persistent engagement and political will.

The bulk carrier LMZ Pluto has finally been towed to port after a demanding nine-day rescue operation, following an engine failure that necessitated the evacuation of all crew members.

The UN chief and Saudi Arabia condemned attacks on the residences of Iraqi Kurdish officials, calling for an immediate probe. The UK has also condemned the attack on President Nechirvan Barzani’s residence and reaffirmed its support for Kurdistan.

Argentine diplomat Virginia Gamba has withdrawn from the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General after the Maldives rescinded her nomination, narrowing the field ahead of public candidate dialogues.

The United Nations chief has issued a stark warning, stating that the ongoing war in the Middle East is now 'out of control'.

An Egba chief used the Lisabi Festival to emphasize the historical importance of unity and sacrificial leadership, celebrating the liberation of the Egba people from Oyo.

Mexico's president has stated that the country will continue to support Michelle Bachelet for the position of UN chief.

The United Nations Chief has issued a call for global unity in the ongoing fight against racism.

The UN chief has urged the US and Israel to end the ongoing war, warning of its dramatic effects on the global economy and potentially tragic consequences for least developed countries.

The UN Chief visited Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon, praising their efforts and visiting an injured soldier in the hospital.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres made an unexpected visit to Lebanon.

The UN chief expressed horror over reports of more than 200 civilian deaths in war-torn Sudan since March 4, attributed to drone attacks.

Four Ghanaian army officers wounded in a missile attack on their UNIFIL peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon are responding to treatment and are expected to receive further medical care in Lebanon.

Burundi has put forward former Senegalese president Macky Sall as its nominee for the position of United Nations chief.

The UN Secretary-General stated that the widespread closure of schools across the Gulf region serves as a stark reminder that children are the first to suffer the consequences of escalating conflicts, impacting their education, safety, and lives.

Tensions on ground translated into a heated exchange between the US and Israel, and Iran during an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting on Saturday.

The surprise attack on Iran comes a day after officials from Washington and Tehran concluded their third round of nuclear talks in Geneva.

The UN chief has issued a strong condemnation against the practice of dehumanizing migrants, particularly when done for political advantage.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern that the rule of law is being 'outmuscled' globally, emphasizing challenges to international legal frameworks.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his final address to the UN's top human rights body, expressed concern over the global erosion of human rights and the increasing prevalence of the 'rule of force'.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations has issued a blunt warning that global human rights are under constant pressure, with powerful actors increasingly sidelining international law and deployin

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that global human rights are under a full-scale attack as the 'rule of force' increasingly overtakes the rule of law.

The UN chief has expressed concern that artificial intelligence development should not be left solely to the discretion of a small number of billionaires.

• Pakistan asks international community to reject provocative decision allowing takeover of occupied land as state property • EU calls annexation illegal, Arab nations denounce ‘threat to peace efforts’ • Israel imposes restrictions, deploys police around Al-Aqsa JERUSALEM / ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan denounced the latest Israeli move to convert areas of the West Bank into “state property”, the UN chief called upon Tel Aviv to reverse its new, “unlawful” policy allowing registration of the occupied land in the occupied territory as state property. Israel’s foreign ministry claimed the measure, approved late on Sunday, would enable “transparent and thorough clarification of rights to resolve legal disputes” but the move drew strong condemnations from across the globe for its violation of international law. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this new measure was destabilising and unlawful, according to a statement by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. Pakistan also denounced the step as a clear violation of international law as well as relevant United Nations Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. Islamabad urged the international community to reject the decision, said a statement issued by the For­eign Office spokesperson. It added that the occupying power continued to disregard international law and its provocative actions undermined the prospects for a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region. “Pakistan calls on the international community to take concrete measures to end Israeli impunity, and ensure respect for international law,” the spokesperson added. ‘Undermine peace efforts’ Arab nations Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan also criticised the move as illegal. The measure is “aimed at impo­sing a new legal and administrative reality in the occupied West Bank” that would undermine peace efforts in the region, Saudi Arabia’s foreign affairs ministry said in a statement. Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the actions “undermine efforts to restore calm and thr­e­aten to exacerbate the conflict,” according to a statement released by the royal court. The European Union called on Israel to reverse the move. “This constitutes a new escalation after recent measures already aimed at extending Israeli control,” EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said. “We reiterate that annexation is illegal under international law.” The Ramallah-based Palest­inian Authority called for inte­r­national intervention to prevent the “de facto beginning of the annexation process and the undermining of the foundations of the Palestinian state”. Israeli anti-settlement watc­­h­dog Peace Now called the measure a “mega land grab”. Jonathan Mizrachi, the NGO’s co-director, told AFP that the move would attribute new resources for land registration. “There was a lot of ambiguity regarding the land, and Israel decided now to deal with it,” Mizrachi said, adding that the grey area over Area C land ownership was likely to be used against Palestinians. “A lot of land that Palestinians consider theirs, they will find out it’s not theirs under this new registration process,” he said, believing the move would further the Israeli right’s annexation agenda. Changing demography Palestinians see the West Bank as foundational to any future Palesti­nian state, but many on Israel’s religious right want to take over the land. The latest Israeli initiatives come in the wider context of increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, according to rights groups. “We are witnessing rapid steps to change permanently the demography of the occupied Palestinian territory, stripping its people of their lands and forcing them to leave,” UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a recent statement. US President Donald Trump has opposed Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, saying stability in the territory helps keep Israel secure. However, he has held off from dire­ctly criticising the new Israeli measures, despite the international outrage. Excluding Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, more than 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements and outposts, which are illegal under international law. Around three million Palestinians live in the territory, which Israel has occupied since 1967. Al-Aqsa restrictions Israeli police said Monday that they would deploy in force around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing restrictions at the compound. Over the course of the month of fasting and prayer, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Islam’s third-holiest site. Arad Braverman, a senior Jerusalem police officer, said forces would be deployed “day and night” across the compound, adding that thousands of police would also be on duty for Friday prayers. Braverman said police had recommended issuing 10,000 permits for Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, who require special permission to enter Jerusalem. The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate said it had been informed that permits would again be restricted to men over 55. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated that Africa should be granted a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Four individuals have been identified as potential contenders to succeed António Guterres as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The UN chief has urged all parties to respect the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amidst regional tensions.

The UN chief's spokesperson, Dujarric, emphasized the absolute necessity of respecting the ceasefire and ceasing all violations.

The United Nations chief has issued a stark warning, stating that the war in the Middle East is now 'out of control,' highlighting the escalating severity of the conflict.

The United Nations Chief has issued a stark warning that the war in the Middle East is spiraling 'out of control'.

The UN chief has issued a stark warning that Lebanon must not be allowed to become the next Gaza, amidst ongoing fighting in the region.

The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its flagship State of the Global Climate report, confirming 2015-2025 as the hottest decade on record and warning of a global climate emergency. The UN chief further emphasized that all climate indicators are 'flashing red' due to record heat trapped by the Earth, with consequences feared to last for thousands of years.

The UN chief has voiced concern regarding Indian military actions in Pakistan, as reported by online.thedailystar.net.

The UN chief urged countries to commit to equality, human rights, and dignity for all, emphasizing the need to eradicate anti-Muslim hatred.

The UN chief has called on Hezbollah and Israel to cease hostilities during a visit to Beirut, urging de-escalation in the escalating conflict.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in Brussels on 18 March on the sidelines of the European Council summit, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced on Thursday. The meeting, which was arranged following a letter from Christodoulides to Guterres, forms part of what Letymbiotis described as the president’s clear and firm […]

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Ankara this week for his annual Ramadan solidarity visit, highlighting Türkiye’s humanitarian support and generosity.

The UN chief has appointed James Swan as the new head of MONUSCO, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Crossings have been shut since Saturday as the displaced population of Gaza remains dependent on humanitarian aid.

US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks  CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

Warns migrants are being politicised with 'devastating' consequences

UN chief renews call for full ceasefire in Ukraine  China Daily - Global Edition

The UN chief has expressed strong concern over the increasing global prevalence of the 'rule of force,' highlighting a departure from international law and peaceful resolution.

The UN chief stated that the world requires a renewed security architecture to address the growing 'chaos and change' globally.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has criticized the growing prevalence of 'the law of the strongest' globally, stating it leads to widespread attacks on human rights.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday denounced Israel’s decision to designate parts of the occupied West Bank as “state property.” 'The Secretary-General condemns the...