Guterres urges countries to ‘unleash the renewables revolution’

21 april 2026 - 17:29:43
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has again urged governments to step up the transition from fossil fuels [...] Full text...

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MIDDLE EAST: Talks unclear; Hormuz tensions continue

21 april 2026 - 17:11:00
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Uncertainty surrounds possible US-Iran talks in Pakistan, with no confirmation yet that they will go ahead. At [...] Full text...

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UN Secretary-General hopefuls make their case in televised ‘interactive dialogues’

21 april 2026 - 15:34:43
New York, US (PANA) - The four candidates so far in the running to be the next UN Secretary-General will [...] Full text...

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UN Forum puts spotlight on healthcare for Indigenous Peoples

21 april 2026 - 08:02:46
New York, US (PANA) - Ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ access to healthcare, including during conflict, is the theme for a major [...] Full text...

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Time running out on development goals as finance dries up, UN warns

21 april 2026 - 07:39:12
New York, US (PANA) - Rising conflicts, the climate crisis and shrinking development finance are putting growing pressure on the [...] Full text...

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UN chief strongly condemns killing of another peacekeeper in southern Lebanon

19 april 2026 - 17:58:44
Beirut, Lebanon (PANA) - A UN peacekeeper has been killed and three others injured after a UNIFIL patrol came under [...] Full text...

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As the ‘world court’ turns 80, Guterres says law must prevail over force

18 april 2026 - 07:56:43
The Hague, Netherlands (PANA) - The world is at a “moment of crisis” and countries must reaffirm commitment to international [...] Full text...

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UN chief welcomes Iran's announcement of opening of Strait of Hormuz

17 april 2026 - 17:10:25
New York, US (PANA) - UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed Friday's announcement by the Islamic Republic of Iran that [...] Full text...

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Strength in numbers: Developing countries band together as Iran war batters global economy

16 april 2026 - 08:18:46
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - Developing countries are banking on having a stronger voice in debt negotiations, following the launch [...] Full text...

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Donors pledge more than $1.5 billion in humanitarian aid for Sudan at Berlin conference

16 april 2026 - 08:08:57
Berlin, Germany (PANA) - Donor countries meeting on Wednesday in Berlin, Germany, at the third international conference on Sudan have [...] Full text...

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‘Time for diplomacy over escalation’ in Middle East war: Guterres

15 april 2026 - 07:41:18
New York, US (PANA) - As the war in the Middle East continues, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a passionate [...] Full text...

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World failing Sudan as war enters a fourth year, UN relief chief warns

15 april 2026 - 07:26:08
Berlin, Germany (PANA) - Sudan remains the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis, UN agencies and partners said on Tuesday, [...] Full text...

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MIDDLE EAST: Civilians suffer as uncertainty and tensions persist

14 april 2026 - 19:47:19
New York, US (PANA) - As Israel and Lebanon prepare for talks in Washington, the UN Secretary-General has urged both [...] Full text...

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Racial discrimination: a deep-rooted scourge, amplified by algorithms and political discourse

14 april 2026 - 07:19:07
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Twenty-five years after the adoption of the Durban Programme of Action, the UN notes the persistent [...] Full text...

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US-Iran war: Guterres calls for continued talks, end to ceasefire violations

14 april 2026 - 07:05:39
New York, US (PANA) - The United States and Iran must continue talks aimed at ending their weeks-long war, UN [...] Full text...

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Tech gaps and budget cuts threaten global efforts to track and help the vulnerable

13 april 2026 - 18:40:10
New York, US (PANA) - Digital tools are changing the way countries manage everything from tracking refugees to caring for [...] Full text...

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UN chief appoints Ghanaian Kiki Gbeho, Special Representative for South Sudan

12 april 2026 - 07:45:15
New York, US (PANA) - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho of [...] Full text...

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Putting humans at the centre: UN AI panel begins work on global impact study

11 april 2026 - 07:10:51
New York, US (PANA) - The UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI – the first global body of its [...] Full text...

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Middle East War: UN Chief welcomes two-week ceasefire

08 april 2026 - 09:52:56
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the  announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States [...] Full text...

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AU marks 32nd anniversary of genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda

07 april 2026 - 16:54:24
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) on Tuesday commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the Genocide against Tutsis [...] Full text...

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Middle East war: Targeting civilian infrastructure violates international law - Guterres

07 april 2026 - 08:21:18
New York, US (PANA) - Civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, must under no circumstances be targeted, the UN Secretary-General said [...] Full text...

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‘Entire families brutally erased’: Remembering the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

07 april 2026 - 07:40:08
New York, US (PANA) - Thirty-two years ago, a genocidal campaign was unleashed against Rwanda’s Tutsi people, resulting in more [...] Full text...

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Guterres warns of ‘wider war’ as Middle East conflict enters second month

02 april 2026 - 19:21:03
New York, US (PANA) - The Middle East crisis has lurched into its second month, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres [...] Full text...

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Middle East crisis exposes global energy fault line as UN urges shift to renewables

02 april 2026 - 18:27:52
New York, US (PANA) - The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global [...] Full text...

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UN General Assembly adopts landmark resolution to strengthen the UN system's work

01 april 2026 - 05:33:07
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a landmark resolution to strengthen how UN [...] Full text...

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MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Vital food aid blocked, Security Council meets in emergency session on Lebanon

31 march 2026 - 16:17:09
Beirut, Lebanon (PANA) - More than a month since war erupted in the Middle East, UN agencies confirmed on Tuesday [...] Full text...

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UN condemns killing of two more peacekeepers in Lebanon

31 march 2026 - 07:40:33
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations has condemned two consecutive days of deadly attacks on peacekeepers serving with [...] Full text...

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Developing countries are being priced out, in struggle for affordable finance

31 march 2026 - 06:27:41
New York, US (PANA) - Developing countries are being priced out of the affordable finance they desperately need for sustainable development, [...] Full text...

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UN resolution urges reparations for slavery’s ‘historical wrongs’

25 march 2026 - 20:19:01
New York, US (PANA) - Applause erupted in the UN General Assembly Hall on Wednesday as Member States adopted a [...] Full text...

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UN chief calls for immediate release of 118 detained UN staff

25 march 2026 - 19:47:42
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the immediate release of the 118 UN staff currently [...] Full text...

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Gulf war ‘out of control’, Guterres warns, as UN appoints envoy to push for peace

25 march 2026 - 19:22:11
New York, US(PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the escalating Gulf war is “out of control”, urging [...] Full text...

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UN calls for solidarity and political will to stamp out racial discrimination

23 march 2026 - 18:11:16
New York, US (PANA) - Nearly 70 years after South African police fired upon peaceful demonstrators in Sharpeville protesting apartheid-era [...] Full text...

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Guterres: At a time of division, La Francophonie is 'a space that brings people together'

20 march 2026 - 12:29:26
New York, US (PANA) - In a divided world, the UN Secretary-General praises the role of La Francophonie as "a [...] Full text...

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Middle East war: ‘Force of the law’ must prevail over the law of force, urges UN chief

20 march 2026 - 07:50:03
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The US and Israel must end their bombing campaign before it spirals out of control, while [...] Full text...

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UN, AUC mourn top 'crisis diplomat', Nicholas Haysom

19 march 2026 - 12:40:04
New York, US (PANA) - The UN and African Union are mourning the loss of Nicholas Haysom, described as a [...] Full text...

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Funding cuts threaten progress on UN abuse safeguards

18 march 2026 - 06:53:34
New York, US (PANA) - A sustained global effort is needed to tackle the root causes of sexual exploitation and [...] Full text...

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Guterres urges action against ‘rising tide of anti-Muslim hatred’

17 march 2026 - 08:09:47
New York, US (PANA) - The UN chief on Monday urged countries to “work together” and eradicate a rising tide [...] Full text...

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Middle East crisis: UN health agency releases emergency funds for Lebanon, Iraq, Syria

16 march 2026 - 17:34:39
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing another $2 million in emergency funds to support [...] Full text...

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Search for next UN Secretary-General in full swing

15 march 2026 - 07:17:03
New York, US (PANA) - The search for the successor of UN Secretary-General António Guterres has officially begun in the [...] Full text...

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In Beirut, Guterres demands end to Middle East war: Civilians ‘deserve to live without fear’

14 march 2026 - 16:45:44
Beirut, Lebanon (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Saturday called on the international community to intensify support for the Government [...] Full text...

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UN chief launches major humanitarian appeal from war-torn Lebanon

13 march 2026 - 19:26:52
Beirut, Lebanon (PANA) - In a solidarity visit to the war-ravaged capital of Lebanon, the UN chief on Friday announced [...] Full text...

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With Middle East ‘pushed to breaking point’, UN chief urges ceasefire, return to diplomacy

13 march 2026 - 12:47:40
Istanbul, Türkiye (PANA) - The UN chief on Thursday urged all combatants to cease hostilities in the Middle East, uphold [...] Full text...

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DRC: UNICEF employee killed in drone attack in Goma

12 march 2026 - 07:31:37
Kinshasa, DRC (PANA) - A French UNICEF employee was killed on Wednesday in a drone attack on a building housing [...] Full text...

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‘You are the foundation-shakers’: UN chief tells women’s civil society groups

11 march 2026 - 08:59:41
New York, US (PANA) - The UN chief on Tuesday applauded civil society groups for “shaking the foundations of privilege” [...] Full text...

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UN chief condemns missile attack that injured Ghanaian UN peacekeepers in Lebabon

09 march 2026 - 17:16:55
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the incident on Friday, 6 March, which resulted in four Ghanaian peacekeepers [...] Full text...

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UN chief says justice for women and girls must be ‘cornerstone of the world we seek to build’

09 march 2026 - 16:01:39
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday stressed that justice for women and girls must be [...] Full text...

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Ghana urges Commonwealth to condemn missile attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

09 march 2026 - 13:45:14
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ghana has called on the Commonwealth to condemn Friday’s missile attack on its United Nations peacekeepers [...] Full text...

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Lebanon ‘dragged back into turmoil’, UN envoy warns

08 march 2026 - 16:24:15
Beirut, Lebanon (PANA) - Lebanon has been “dragged back into a state of turmoil and violence”, the UN’s top envoy [...] Full text...

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Justice takes centre stage: UN welcomes world’s largest women’s rights even

07 march 2026 - 05:45:52
New York, US (PANA) - Women have never been closer to equality and never closer to losing it, according to [...] Full text...

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World economy at grave risk, warns UN chief; ‘the situation could spiral beyond anyone's control’

06 march 2026 - 19:32:25
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Military strikes and counter-strikes are continuing across the Middle East as the US and Israel wage [...] Full text...

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UN chief: 'Our dream of peace is faltering'

06 march 2026 - 08:12:03
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - As the Middle East is shaken by war, the UN Secretary-General deplored on Thursday the "stratospheric [...] Full text...

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UN calls for fair play in the global race for critical minerals

05 march 2026 - 19:54:41
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt are central to the transition to a zero-carbon economy. As [...] Full text...

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‘The world is looking to you for clarity’, UN chief tells AI experts

04 march 2026 - 07:42:17
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the inaugural meeting of a new independent group of experts [...] Full text...

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Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO

02 march 2026 - 19:24:42
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN education agency, UNESCO, says that the bombing of a primary school during the US [...] Full text...

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Iran attacks and retaliatory strikes ‘undermine international peace and security’

28 february 2026 - 17:26:05
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the heads of UN agencies have condemned Saturday’s joint Israeli [...] Full text...

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UN chief slams international failure to manage safe migration

28 february 2026 - 06:49:33
New York, US (PANA) - A 2018 agreement that aims to strengthen international cooperation on migration management must become reality, [...] Full text...

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UN unveils bold overhaul of strained humanitarian system

28 february 2026 - 06:40:50
New York, US (PANA)  - The General Assembly was on Friday briefed on the latest developments of the UN80 Initiative – [...] Full text...

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UN Chief appoints Pekka Haavisto of Finland as new Personal Envoy for Sudan

25 february 2026 - 07:37:15
New York, US (PANA) - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday announced the appointment of Pekka Haavisto of Finland [...] Full text...

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UN chief calls for rebuilding global security architecture in the face of new arms race

24 february 2026 - 07:43:36
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Monday made an urgent appeal to restore international confidence in the [...] Full text...

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Doing what’s right is ‘not a spectator sport’, Human Rights Council warned

23 february 2026 - 14:55:38
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - In Geneva, delegates from more than 120 countries gathered on Monday to mark 20 years of [...] Full text...

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Gaza: Fire risks mount in shelters

21 february 2026 - 11:07:18
Gza City, Gaza (PANA) - Humanitarians continue to highlight the need for adequate housing solutions in Gaza, where displaced Palestinian families are still living in [...] Full text...

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Guterres calls for $3 billion fund to ensure AI benefits all

19 february 2026 - 12:22:36
New Delhi, India (PANA) - The future of Artificial Intelligence “cannot be decided by a handful of countries or left [...] Full text...

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Gradual phasing out of fossil fuels should not be a 'taboo subject' - Guterres

19 february 2026 - 07:22:08
Paris, France (PANA) - While dependence on fossil fuels threatens global stability, the energy transition should not be considered a [...] Full text...

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UN mourns civil rights giant Rev. Jesse Jackson

18 february 2026 - 08:10:41
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed sadness over the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a [...] Full text...

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UN chief deplores Israel’s move to resume land registration in the West Bank

17 february 2026 - 07:45:58
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Israel’s decision to resume land registration procedures in a [...] Full text...

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UN chief urges renewed push to complete decolonization as 17 territories remain

16 february 2026 - 18:43:20
New York, US (PANA) - More than 60 years after the UN launched its formal decolonization drive, Secretary-General António Guterres [...] Full text...

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Thirty-ninth AU Summit opens

14 february 2026 - 16:43:28
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the [...] Full text...

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In the hands of innovators from the Global South, AI can transform lives

14 february 2026 - 08:16:34
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA)  - Artificial intelligence is no longer the sole preserve of rich western nations. The applications for the [...] Full text...

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UN chief calls for unity and compassion ahead of Ramadan

14 february 2026 - 06:45:26
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General  António Guterres has urged people worldwide to embrace the spirit of peace, compassion and solidarity [...] Full text...

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UN chief calls for a new era of justice and partnerships

14 february 2026 - 06:43:57
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the building of international cooperation based on "mutual [...] Full text...

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AU, UN chiefs reaffirm resolve to deepen strategic cooperation

13 february 2026 - 09:59:59
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres and African Union Commision (AUC) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, have reaffirmed [...] Full text...

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Women and girls in science: Dismantling barriers, closing gender gaps

11 february 2026 - 08:00:28
New York, US (PANA) - Although women are more likely than young men to pursue higher education, they make up [...] Full text...

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West Bank: New Israeli measures further erode prospects for two-State solution

10 february 2026 - 06:55:05
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced grave concern on Monday over the reported decision by the [...] Full text...

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DRC: UN vows orderly peacekeeping transition as South Africa withdraws troops

10 february 2026 - 06:40:32
KInshasa, DRC (PANA) - South Africa has moved to withdraw its peacekeepers deployed at the United Nations Organiation Stabilisation Mission [...] Full text...

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Guterres condemns escalating violence in South Sudan as aid operations come under fire

08 february 2026 - 09:08:06
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the surge in violence across South Sudan, warning that civilians [...] Full text...

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Guterres condemns escalating violence in South Sudan as aid operations come under fire

08 february 2026 - 07:22:56
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the surge in violence across South Sudan, warning that civilians [...] Full text...

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UN Sec. Gen. Guterres welcomes resumption of Iran-US talks

06 february 2026 - 19:07:39
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday welcomed the resumption of talks between Iran and the United [...] Full text...

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Keeping ‘hope alive for younger generations’ in Haiti as funding falters

06 february 2026 - 16:39:04
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Haiti is facing one of the world’s most acute humanitarian crises, driven by escalating gang violence, [...] Full text...

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UN condemns attack on civilians in Nigeria

06 february 2026 - 06:03:08
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Thursday strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack in Kwara state in [...] Full text...

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UN chief warns of ‘grave moment’ as final US-Russia nuclear arms treaty expires

05 february 2026 - 09:10:42
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the expiration of the New START treaty represents [...] Full text...

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AI ‘moving at the speed of light’ warns Guterres, unveiling recommendations for UN expert panel

05 february 2026 - 09:03:29
New York, US (PANA) - The UN on Wednesday announced the list of experts nominated to the General Assembly to [...] Full text...

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Renewed calls for two-State solution amid ‘perilously fragile’ conditions for Palestinians

03 february 2026 - 18:50:02
New York, US (PANA) - The UN committee mandated to promote Palestinian rights opened its 2026 session on Tuesday with [...] Full text...

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Can workers compete with machines and stay relevant in the AI era?

31 january 2026 - 18:46:08
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - AI looks set to be transformative for us all, but it also brings a real risk [...] Full text...

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UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by escalation of violence in South Sudan

30 january 2026 - 08:47:05
New York, US (PANA) - The world's youngest country, South Sudan, is facing continued instability and violence as military escalation [...] Full text...

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Choose peace over chaos, Guterres urges as he sets out final-year priorities

29 january 2026 - 19:20:33
New York, US (PANA) - With global tensions rising and “reckless actions” triggering dangerous consequences, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on [...] Full text...

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Remembering the Holocaust: ‘You are here because you choose hope over hate’

28 january 2026 - 05:56:53
New York, US (PANA) - The Holocaust is a warning, that hatred “can consume everything” – a message that feels [...] Full text...

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UN chief warns ‘law of the jungle’ is replacing rule of law

27 january 2026 - 05:18:36
New York, US (PANA) - Warning that the “rule of law is being replaced by the law of the jungle”, [...] Full text...

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New blow for UNRWA as headquarters in East Jerusalem 'set on fire'

26 january 2026 - 13:26:12
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The head of embattled UN relief agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, has condemned reports that its headquarters [...] Full text...

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UN strongly condemns demolition of UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem

21 january 2026 - 09:18:16
New York, US (PANA) - The reported demolition on Tuesday of the headquarters of UN agency UNRWA by Israeli forces [...] Full text...

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Secretary-General on UN at 80: Humanity strongest when we stand as one

17 january 2026 - 18:27:59
London, UK (PANA) - The first session of the UN General Assembly opened on 10 January  1946 at Central Hall [...] Full text...

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UN chief in London for 80th anniversary of first UN General Assembly meeting

17 january 2026 - 09:21:35
London, UK (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in London on FRiday where he will participate in a special event to mark the [...] Full text...

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UN chief warns of a world in chaos as impunity and unpredictability spreads

15 january 2026 - 20:02:57
New York, US (PANA) - In his final annual address outlining his priorities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the [...] Full text...

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The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President

15 january 2026 - 08:18:03
New York, US (PANA) - With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, Member States must fight for the [...] Full text...

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‘Beyond GDP’ economists push for clearer metrics on wellbeing, sustainability

13 january 2026 - 07:27:29
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Top finance experts are meeting at UN Geneva this week to push for a radical shake [...] Full text...

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UN chief ‘shocked’ by reports of excessive force against protesters in Iran

12 january 2026 - 13:36:24
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General is shocked by reports of violence and excessive use of force by [...] Full text...

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UN’s ‘responsibility to deliver’ will not waver, after US announces withdrawal from dozens of international organisations

09 january 2026 - 08:00:03
New York, US (PANA) - Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed regret over the decision by the United States to withdraw [...] Full text...

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Global economy shows signs of steady but subdued growth

08 january 2026 - 20:20:21
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The global economy has shown resilience amid turbulence during the past year, including shifting trade policies [...] Full text...

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Gaza: 100 per cent of basic food needs met for first time since 2023

06 january 2026 - 07:54:09
New York, US (PANA) - For the first time since 2023, humanitarian assistance will provide Gazans with enough food to [...] Full text...

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UN chief deeply concerned over ‘possible intensification of instability’ in Venezuela

05 january 2026 - 17:08:53
New York, US (PANA) - Invoking the bedrock principle prohibiting the use of force against the territory and independence of [...] Full text...

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South African political parties condemn US strike on Venezuela

05 january 2026 - 10:54:41
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African opposition parties have joined the chorus of condemnation over the US administration’s military [...] Full text...

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AU, UN express grave concern at US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

04 january 2026 - 08:15:40
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - African Union (AU) and the UN Secretary-General have expressed concern about developments in Venezuela following [...] Full text...

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Gaza aid lifelines under strain as winter worsen

03 january 2026 - 08:25:57
Gaza City, Gaza (PANA) - Humanitarian partners in the Gaza Strip are struggling to reach hundreds of thousands of vulnerable [...] Full text...

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UN chief condemns Israeli amendments targeting UNRWA operations

01 january 2026 - 18:47:25
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General has condemned amendments adopted by Israel’s Knesset to a law aimed at [...] Full text...

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UN chief condemns Israeli amendments targeting UNRWA operations

01 january 2026 - 09:48:10
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General has condemned amendments adopted by Israel’s Knesset to a law aimed at [...] Full text...

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UN chief urges world leaders to ‘get priorities straight’ as New Year message calls for peace over war

29 december 2025 - 19:03:28
New York, US (PANA) - As the world enters 2026 amid mounting crises, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued [...] Full text...

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UN renews ceasefire push in Sudan

27 december 2025 - 07:23:13
New York, US (PANA) - The UN has urged Sudan’s warring parties to pursue compromise and an immediate ceasefire, even [...] Full text...

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Historic vote looms in Central African Republic as UN urges peaceful participation

25 december 2025 - 07:27:13
New York, US (PANA) - With Central Africans set to vote in presidential, legislative, regional and long-delayed municipal elections this [...] Full text...

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South Sudan: UN condemns killing of staff member in Wau, calls for swift investigation

21 december 2025 - 06:48:48
New York, US (PANA)  The United Nations on Friday condemned the killing of a civilian staff member serving with its [...] Full text...

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UN urges calm in Bangladesh after killing of protest leader sparks unrest

20 december 2025 - 07:21:57
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations has urged calm in Bangladesh after the killing of a prominent youth [...] Full text...

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Gaza famine pushed back, but millions still face hunger and malnutrition, UN says

19 december 2025 - 18:24:52
New York, US (PANA) - Food security in Gaza has improved since the ceasefire declared in October, pushing back famine [...] Full text...

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Yemen on the brink: Guterres urges restraint, calls for release of UN detainees

17 december 2025 - 17:22:41
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Yemen’s leaders to return to the path of peace [...] Full text...

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UN calls for regulating AI to fight corruption

16 december 2025 - 09:23:44
Doha, Qatar (PANA) - The world's largest anti-corruption conference opened on Monday in Doha, amid growing concerns about the rise [...] Full text...

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Ex-UN chief Ban warns Security Council risks irrelevance without reform

16 december 2025 - 07:51:03
New York, US (PANA) - Gathered around the Security Council’s iconic horseshoe table, ambassadors were challenged on Monday to look [...] Full text...

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Ex-UN chief Ban warns Security Council risks irrelevance without reform

15 december 2025 - 19:46:09
New York, US (PANA) - Gathered around the Security Council’s iconic horseshoe table, ambassadors were challenged on Monday to look [...] Full text...

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Dialogue is ‘not naïve – it’s necessary’ as global divisions deepen - UN chief

15 december 2025 - 08:51:37
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - The 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations opened in Riyadh on Sunday [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson strongly condemns deadly drone attack on peacekeeping base in Sudan

15 december 2025 - 07:43:15
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the deadly [...] Full text...

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Guterres condemns deadly attack on Hannukah celebration in Sydney

14 december 2025 - 17:49:55
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the “heinous deadly attack” on Sunday against Jewish [...] Full text...

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In Baghdad, Guterres hails ‘new chapter’ in Iraq as UN mission draws to a close

14 december 2025 - 07:49:04
Baghdad, Iraq (PANA) - The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is ending operations this month but support for [...] Full text...

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Sudan: UN strongly condemns deadly drone attack on peacekeeping base in Kordofan

14 december 2025 - 07:30:17
New York, US (PANA) - Drone attacks targeting the UN logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, on Saturday killed six peacekeepers [...] Full text...

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UN environment assembly wraps up in Nairobi

13 december 2025 - 08:32:29
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The seventh session of the United Nations Environment (UNEA-7) concluded in Nairobi on Friday with Member [...] Full text...

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UN mission’s exit marks milestone in Iraq’s post-conflict transition

12 december 2025 - 19:17:39
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - After more than two decades working alongside Iraq through war, political upheaval and the fight against [...] Full text...

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UN warns of ‘regional conflagration’ as DR Congo violence uproots 500,000

12 december 2025 - 07:58:39
New York, US (PANA) - More than half a million people have now been uprooted by escalating violence in eastern [...] Full text...

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UN Human Rights Office in 'survival mode', says rights chief

11 december 2025 - 08:02:41
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - As human rights violations in conflict-affected areas around the world increase, the UN Office of Human [...] Full text...

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UN seeks $1 billion for ‘first-respondent fund’ in emergencies

09 december 2025 - 19:45:01
New York, US (PANA) - Countries rallied at UN Headquarters on Tuesday to shore up a key humanitarian fund that [...] Full text...

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Sudan: UN chief condemns deadly strikes on children's nursery, hospital

08 december 2025 - 17:30:02
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - As Sudan’s civil war intensified on Monday, top UN officials condemned the killing of dozens of [...] Full text...

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UN hails DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal amid ongoing hostilities in the east

06 december 2025 - 06:53:12
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations on Friday welcomed a newly signed peace accord between the Democratic Republic [...] Full text...

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UN chief: Break down barriers aganst persons with disabilities

03 december 2025 - 07:37:20
New, York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has urged the world to commit to working side-by-side with persons [...] Full text...

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Global modern slavery rises to 50 million

03 december 2025 - 07:00:19
New York, US (PANA) -“Slavery is a horror from the history books – and a relentless contemporary crisis,” said Secretary-General [...] Full text...

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In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, journalism is ‘both a battleground and a lifeline’

02 december 2025 - 07:29:21
New York, US (PANA) - More than 260 media professionals were killed in the recent hostilities in Gaza – the [...] Full text...

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UN chief warns unpaid dues near $1.6 billion, as budget cuts deepen

02 december 2025 - 06:59:37
New York, US (PANA) - With nearly $1.6 billion in unpaid dues, the UN Secretary-General warned on Monday that chronic [...] Full text...

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UN rights chief Türk deplores post-coup violations in Guinea-Bissau

29 november 2025 - 07:38:43
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Friday called on the military authorities in Guinea Bissau [...] Full text...

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UPDATE2: UN chief condemns Guinea-Bissau coup, urges restoration of constitutional order

28 november 2025 - 13:36:22
New York, US (PANA) -The United Nations has strongly condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, warning that the overthrow of [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup

28 november 2025 - 12:19:36
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA)   - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all decision-making bodies [...] Full text...

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2ND UPDATE: AU condemns Guinea Bissau coup as military name new head of state

27 november 2025 - 14:41:12
Bissau, Guinea Bissau (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has unequivocally condemned the military [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: Guinea-Bissau coup: Ghana slams 'unconstitutional act'

27 november 2025 - 09:43:13
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ghana has strongly condemned Wednesday's military coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as “an unconstitutional act” that [...] Full text...

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UN calls for calm in Guinea-Bissau as it plunges back into uncertainty

27 november 2025 - 07:33:21
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General , Antonio Guterres is calling for restraint in Guinea Bissau as a coup [...] Full text...

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UN strongly condemns DRC massacres

25 november 2025 - 06:06:15
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General and Security Council on Saturday jointly deplored the severe violence of the [...] Full text...

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Africa and Europe can shape a fairer global system - Guterres

25 november 2025 - 05:30:53
Luanda, Angola (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General says the world is shifting fast towards a multipolar system – where power is [...] Full text...

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Belém COP30 delivers climate finance boost and pledge to plan fossil fuel transition (By Felipe de Carvalho, UN News)

23 november 2025 - 05:24:18
Belém, Brazil (PANA) - In a pivotal outcome at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, countries agreed on a sweeping package to [...] Full text...

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It’s time for leadership and vision, Guterres tells G20 in South Africa

21 november 2025 - 18:29:16
Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) - A South African flag-coloured King Protea flower – symbolising hope and regeneration – is the [...] Full text...

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Guterres tells COP30 negotiators: '1.5°C must be your only red line'

21 november 2025 - 07:49:46
Belém, Brazil (PANA) - In Belém, Brazil, where COP30 negotiations are stalled, the UN chief urged delegations to demonstrate "will [...] Full text...

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Gaza: Diplomatic momentum must translate into urgent steps on the ground

19 november 2025 - 09:15:21
New York, US (PANA) - The UN is prepared to play “any role” needed to advance the breakthrough Security Council [...] Full text...

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‘Decisive battle’: Guterres calls for youth power in fight to phase out fossil fuels

19 november 2025 - 08:34:08
Belém, Brazil (PANA) - A page feels like it’s turning. After years of debate, the long-awaited roadmap for phasing out [...] Full text...

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Terrorism in Africa, a ‘growing global threat’ - UN chief

19 november 2025 - 07:24:37
New York, US (PANA) - Expanding terrorist networks, mass displacement and the collapse of essential services in West Africa and [...] Full text...

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Qatar signs agreement to support political dialogue in Libya

18 november 2025 - 12:19:06
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The State of Qatar on Monday signed a financial contribution agreement to support the Libyan Political [...] Full text...

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UN Security Council lays ground in race for next Secretary-General

15 november 2025 - 05:04:21
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council met on Friday for its annual debate over how it operates [...] Full text...

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Families in Sudan ‘running out of time’ as hunger spreads

14 november 2025 - 07:28:16
New York, US (PANA) - More than 21 million people in Sudan, 45 per cent of the population, are not [...] Full text...

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UN, AU vow closer action for peace and development

13 november 2025 - 06:28:28
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General called on Wednesday for action to prioritise Africa, urging the world not [...] Full text...

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COP30 kicks off with urgent call to deliver on climate promises and scale up finance (By Felipe de Carvalho, UN News)

09 november 2025 - 08:12:32
Belém, Brazil (PANA) - Thousands of diplomats and climate experts are heading to Belém, in Brazil’s Amazon, for COP30 – [...] Full text...

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In Brazil, Guterres calls for ‘fair, fast and final’ shift to clean energy

07 november 2025 - 18:54:38
Belém, Brazil (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres is continuing his campaign to accelerate the global switch from fossil fuels [...] Full text...

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New Brazil-led fund aims to put forest protection at the heart of climate action

07 november 2025 - 07:30:27
Belém, Brazil (PANA) - Tropical forests, vital allies in the fight against climate breakdown, are vanishing at an alarming rate. [...] Full text...

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Genocide prevention expert raises alarm over alleged Sudan atrocity crimes

07 november 2025 - 07:08:28
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Special Adviser on genocide prevention has raised concerns over widespread allegations of war [...] Full text...

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UN chief urges world leaders to drive down global warming

06 november 2025 - 16:15:16
Belem, Brazil (PANA) - As world leaders gather in Brazil for the COP30 climate summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on [...] Full text...

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Potential Gaza stabilization force must have Security Council approval: Guterres

05 november 2025 - 14:51:28
Doha, Qatar (PANA) - Any transition in Gaza must uphold unity with the West Bank and a two-State solution between [...] Full text...

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Doha Social Summit: Path to fairer societies begins in the classroom

05 november 2025 - 08:00:44
Doha, Qatar (PANA) - Education took centre stage on the opening day of the Second World Summit for Social Development [...] Full text...

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Famine declared in two Sudanese cities cut off by war, fragile gains elsewhere

04 november 2025 - 17:49:57
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - New analysis of hunger and malnutrition in war-torn Sudan has revealed sharp contrasts along conflict [...] Full text...

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World leaders adopt Doha declaration to boost efforts on social development

04 november 2025 - 15:48:10
Doha, Qatar (PANA) - Against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tension and widening social divides, global leaders at the Second [...] Full text...

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Defending truth-tellers, from war zones to the digital frontline

02 november 2025 - 07:43:10
New York, US (PANA) - Journalists risk their lives every day to bring facts to light, yet most attacks against [...] Full text...

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UN chief voices alarm over post-election violence in Tanzania

01 november 2025 - 04:27:23
New York, US (PANA) - The UN is calling for restraint in Tanzania, amid deadly protests following the 29 October [...] Full text...

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UN launches appeal for solidarity in face of Great Lakes tragedy

31 october 2025 - 07:33:33
Paris, France (PANA) - The international community gathered in the French capital on Thursday to try to raise funds for [...] Full text...

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Cameroon: UN alarmed by reported deaths following Paul Biya's re-election

30 october 2025 - 19:28:04
New York, US (PANA) - The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Thursday it was "deeply concerned" by [...] Full text...

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UN warns of a critical funding gap for climate adaptation

30 october 2025 - 07:42:18
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - As global temperatures soar and climate disasters become more frequent, developing countries have only a fraction [...] Full text...

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UN chief condemns Gaza killings, urges full respect for ceasefire

30 october 2025 - 07:20:56
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the killing of civilians, including children, in Israeli airstrikes [...] Full text...

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‘Horrific’ violence as thousands flee Sudan's El Fasher

29 october 2025 - 07:28:03
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - After 500 days of siege, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia have taken control of [...] Full text...

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Risk of large-scale atrocities in Sudan’s El Fasher grows ‘by the day’

28 october 2025 - 05:07:40
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Grave atrocities, including summary executions are reportedly being carried out in Sudan's Darfuri regional capital of [...] Full text...

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Sixty-five nations sign first UN treaty to fight cybercrime, in milestone for digital cooperation

25 october 2025 - 12:06:02
Hanoi, Viet Nam (PANA) - Sixty-five nations on Saturday signed a landmark United Nations treaty in Hanoi aimed at tackling [...] Full text...

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UN chief Guterres calls for urgent reform of Security Council

24 october 2025 - 21:08:36
New York, US (PANA) - Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday warned that the “fragile” legitimacy of the Security Council could [...] Full text...

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One wrong letter: How new UN Convention will help prevent cybercrime (By Dina Neskorozhana, UN News)

24 october 2025 - 13:50:56
New York, US (PANA) - Imagine this: you visit the familiar website of your local hardware store. Everything looks the [...] Full text...

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UN chief urges Israel to respect its obligations reaffirmed by the ICJ

23 october 2025 - 16:07:49
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to respect its obligations regarding the presence and activities [...] Full text...

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Israel obliged to let aid flow into Occupied Palestinian Territory, says World Court

22 october 2025 - 18:22:21
The Hague,Netherlands (PANA) -  The International Court of Justice (ICJ) says that Israel must uphold its responsibilities as the “occupying [...] Full text...

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Helping developing countries free themselves from the burden of debt

22 october 2025 - 16:48:32
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - More than three billion people worldwide live in economies forced to spend more on debt repayment [...] Full text...

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Climate science and early warnings key to saving lives - Guterres

22 october 2025 - 15:38:51
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather — and saving lives means [...] Full text...

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Millions unprotected from dangerous weather events, warns WMO

21 october 2025 - 07:48:10
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The number of countries with life-saving early warning services has more than doubled in the past [...] Full text...

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Women still largely excluded from peace processes

20 october 2025 - 21:19:58
New York, US (PANA) - Around 676 million women lived within 50 kilometres of deadly conflict last year – the [...] Full text...

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Yemen: UN staff freed after Houthi raid, but dozens remain arbitrarily detained

20 october 2025 - 21:00:46
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Fifteen UN international staff are now free to move within the UN compound in the Yemeni [...] Full text...

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UN faces ‘race to bankruptcy’ as Guterres unveils sharply reduced 2026 budget

18 october 2025 - 08:05:42
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in [...] Full text...

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Talks on net zero shipping framework shelved as nations fail to reach consensus

18 october 2025 - 07:40:25
London, UK (PANA) - Talks at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on adopting new global rules to cut greenhouse gas [...] Full text...

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Funding crisis forces deep cuts to UN peacekeeping missions

17 october 2025 - 08:31:03
New York, US (PANA) - A severe funding shortfall is threatening to cripple UN peacekeeping operations worldwide, with the Organisation [...] Full text...

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UN welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire

16 october 2025 - 20:33:22
Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations called on Thursday for Afghanistan and Pakistan to permanently end recent deadly hostilities and [...] Full text...

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Guterres highlights ‘maximum impact’ reform agenda

16 october 2025 - 08:14:25
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday outlined a set of proposals to strengthen the UN’s effectiveness [...] Full text...

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UN concerned by unconstitutional change of power in Madagascar

16 october 2025 - 07:16:45
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations is deeply concerned by what it considers "an unconstitutional change of power" [...] Full text...

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Libya's eastern-based govt denounces 'interference' of UN mission in country's affairs

15 october 2025 - 11:22:39
Benghazi, Libya (PANA) - Libya's eastern-based government appointed by the House of Representatives has criticised the report presented on Tuesday [...] Full text...

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'World falling behind on its clean energy goals' - Report

15 october 2025 - 08:19:21
New York, US (PANA) - A new report released on Tuesday warns the world is falling behind on its clean [...] Full text...

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Gaza: $70 billion needed to rebuild shattered enclave, says UN

14 october 2025 - 19:40:36
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Around $70 billion will be needed to reconstruct Gaza and make it safe after two years [...] Full text...

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Indirect disaster effects cost the world nearly $2 trillion per year, Guterres says on International Day

13 october 2025 - 19:09:57
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - From 1970 until 2000, the costs of disaster averaged $70-$80 billion. Those mainly preventable costs doubled [...] Full text...

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Gaza: Hostages released, aid scale-up has begun, say aid agencies

13 october 2025 - 12:11:28
Gaza City, Gaza (PANA) - As the UN Secretary-General on Monday welcomed the release of all living hostages from Gaza, [...] Full text...

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'Mental health support is not optional, it is essential,' says Guterres

12 october 2025 - 06:42:05
New York, US (PANA) - As conflicts multiply, population displacement intensifies and the climate crisis strikes with increasing force, the [...] Full text...

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Madagascar: UN calls on authorities to cease unnecessary use of force against protesters

11 october 2025 - 07:40:19
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN human rights chief called on security forces in Madagascar on Friday to stop the [...] Full text...

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Gaza deal: UN and humanitarian partners ‘prepared to move – now,’ says Guterres Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to the press at the UN Headquarters, in New York.

09 october 2025 - 17:30:27
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Israel and Hamas to “fully abide” by the ceasefire [...] Full text...

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Jubilation in Gaza as news of possible ceasefire deal sinks in (By UN News)

09 october 2025 - 12:22:42
Gaza City, Gaza (PANA) - As Gazans and Israelis celebrated the news that a potential ceasefire deal had been reached [...] Full text...

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UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ by deadly protests in Madagascar

09 october 2025 - 07:43:12
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stressed the need for dialogue in Madagascar as anti-government demonstrations [...] Full text...

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UN chief calls for Israel and Hamas to ‘abide fully’ by terms of US peace plan

09 october 2025 - 04:13:03
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the announcement from US President Donald Trump that Israel and [...] Full text...

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UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ by deadly protests in Madagascar

08 october 2025 - 21:07:47
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stressed the need for dialogue in Madagascar as anti-government demonstrations enter [...] Full text...

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Guterres urges countries to ‘seize this historic opportunity’ as renewable energy use grows

08 october 2025 - 07:43:53
New York, US (PANA) - With clean energy on the rise, the UN Secretary-General renewed his longstanding call for countries [...] Full text...

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Two years of Gaza-Israel war bring ‘indescribable’ pain, warn aid agencies

07 october 2025 - 14:50:30
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - As the Gaza-Israel war enters its third year, sparked by Hamas-led attacks on Israel, the UN [...] Full text...

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Women’s leadership role in peace and security issues ‘going in reverse’, UN chief warns

07 october 2025 - 08:26:12
New York, US (PANA) - More women must have a role in shaping peace agreements, security reforms and post-conflict recovery [...] Full text...

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Release the hostages in Gaza ‘unconditionally and immediately’: Guterres

07 october 2025 - 07:33:47
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General António Guterres marked two years since the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel, [...] Full text...

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From Beijing's promises to Gaza's ruins: women facing war (By UN News)

06 october 2025 - 16:23:35
New York, US (PANA) - At the UN on Monday, the scene was ritualistic: solemn speeches, alarming figures, calls to [...] Full text...

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UN chief ‘encouraged’ after Hamas indicates willingness to release Israeli hostages

04 october 2025 - 06:34:58
New York, US (PANA) - The leadership of Hamas said late on Friday it was willing to release Israeli hostages [...] Full text...

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Cyberspace must ‘serve the common good’: Guterres

02 october 2025 - 06:48:37
New York, US (PANA) - The Internet is an essential tool for “innovation and opportunity” but security failures in cyberspace [...] Full text...

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