Antonio Guterres
Afghanistan Earthquake Update: UN warns of exponential rise in casualties
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing over 900 people and injuring thousands. The United Nations has warned that the casualty rate is likely to rise exponentially, with potentially hundreds of thousands of individuals impacted. Indrika Ratwatte, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan, emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, “We think […]
UN Chief demands release of detained aid workers in Yemen
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has issued a strong call for the immediate and unconditional release of 11 UN staff members detained by Houthi authorities in Yemen. The detentions, which occurred in raids on UN offices in Sanaa and Hudaydah, have sparked widespread condemnation and concern about the safety of humanitarian workers in the […]
China supports UN’s global role, Xi tells Guterres
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China’s support for the United Nations’ global role, emphasizing the importance of “true multilateralism” in addressing international challenges. Xi made these remarks during a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is attending the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China. “China will remain a reliable partner […]
France, Germany, UK Ready To Impose Sanctions on Iran
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint letter to the United Nations, warning Iran that they are prepared to reinstate sanctions if Tehran fails to meet its nuclear commitments. The letter, sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, emphasizes the three European powers’ commitment to ensuring Iran does […]
UN Warns Israel, Russia Over Reports of Sexual Abuse by Soldiers
United Nations(UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has put Israel and Russia “on notice” that their armed forces and security personnel could be listed among parties “credibly suspected” of committing sexual violence in conflict zones. This warning resulted from “significant concerns regarding patterns of certain forms of sexual violence that have been consistently documented by the United […]
UN Budget Crisis: Nigeria Pays 36%, Fails to Meet Financial Obligations
Nigeria has defaulted on its assessed financial obligations to the United Nations, remitting just 36 per cent of its expected contributions between 2020 and 2024, an exclusive investigation by ireport247news.com has revealed. This troubling shortfall, amounting to an unpaid balance of over $19.57 million, raises fresh concerns about Nigeria’s international credibility and fiscal prioritisation amidst […]
United Nations Honours Global Peacekeepers for Service and Sacrifice
The United Nations on Thursday, May 29, 2025, commemorated the International Day of UN Peacekeepers with a powerful tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and enduring commitment of peacekeepers around the world. Held annually, the day honours more than one million personnel who have served under the UN flag and remembers the over 4,400 who have […]
UN Reforms: A Call for Painful Changes
United Nations(UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the need for “painful” changes to reform the global body, ensuring it can operate more efficiently amidst chronic budget constraints. The proposed reforms, part of the UN80 initiative launched in March, aim to streamline operations, eliminate overlaps, and enhance transparency and accountability. Guterres stressed that the current financial […]
Ramadan: UN Secretary-General Urges Global Unity for Peace
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a heartfelt message as Muslims worldwide begin observing the Holy Month of Ramadan, calling for peace, solidarity, and unity. In his message, Guterres expressed his warmest wishes to Muslims globally, highlighting the values of compassion, empathy, and generosity that define Ramadan. Ramadan, Guterres noted, is not only a time […]