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Lebanon ceasefire is first ray of hope in West Asia conflict: U.N. chief

November 28, 2024 admin

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres looks on during a joint statement with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, in Sao Bento Palace, Lisbon, Portugal, on November 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon that took effect earlier on Wednesday (November 27, 2024) was…

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“World Must Prepare For Climate Calamity”: UN Chief

November 7, 2024 admin

Paris: The world is nowhere near ready for the “calamity” being caused by climate change and must urgently prepare for even worse in the future, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Thursday. Global efforts to adapt to climate change — from building defensive sea walls to planting drought-resistant crops — have not kept pace as…

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Humanity Suffering From “Extreme Heat Epidemic”: UN Chief

July 25, 2024 admin

“The good news is that we can save lives and we can limit its impact,” UN chief said. (File) United Nations: Humanity is suffering from an “extreme heat epidemic,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change. “Billions of people are facing an…

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Bangladesh protests: UN chief Antonio Guterres concerned by ongoing violence, urges restraint on all sides

July 19, 2024 admin

An injured policeman lies on a street during clashes with students during dayslong protests over the allocation of government jobs, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is following the developments in Bangladesh very closely and is deeply concerned by the ongoing violence, his spokesperson has said, urging…

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UN Chief Calls For Ceasefire To End Gaza’s “Godawful Nightmare”

October 21, 2023 admin

Antonio Guterres said “the grievances of the Palestinian people are legitimate and long” (File) Cairo, Egypt: UN chief Antonio Guterres pleaded Saturday for a “humanitarian ceasefire” in the war between Israel and Hamas militants that has devastated much of Gaza, demanding “action to end this godawful nightmare”. Addressing a Cairo summit as the conflict raged…

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Not Hopeful Of Ukraine-Russia Peace Solution In Immediate Future: UN Chief

September 8, 2023 admin

“India is a very important partner in the multilateral system,” said UN Chief. (File) New Delhi: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday said he is not very hopeful that there will be a peace solution in the immediate future for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Addressing a press conference here ahead of the G20 summit,…

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G20 Summit, Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, United Nations: “One Earth, One Family Timeless Ideal Inspired By Maha Upanishad”: UN Chief

September 8, 2023 admin

The UN Secretary-General urged countries to come together and act together for the common good. New Delhi: A day after an official said the United Nations Secretary General has been a “strong advocate” for India getting a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, Antonio Guterres has said in New Delhi that the institution…

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