UN warns of security risks in Western Sahara as peacekeeping mission ends
The mission, known as MINURSO, has been in place in the disputed region since a ceasefire in 1991.
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NATO states slam Russia after drone crashes in Romania
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
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Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it’s “highly probable” talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will resume.
Published On 14 Apr 2026
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“It’s time to end the war.” UN’s Guterres urges US, Israel to cease attacks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the US and Israel of “potential tragic consequences” from the war in Iran.
Published On 19 Mar 2026
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UN’s Guterres condemns US-Israeli strikes, retaliatory attacks by Iran
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for “genuine dialogue” after US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Published On 28 Feb 2026
Human rights outmuscled by ‘rule of force’ globally, UN chief warns
Antonio Guterres highlights ‘blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law’ in Palestine.
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UN chief tells Al Jazeera that Security Council needs permanent Africa seat
UNSG Antonio Guterres spoke to Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa and said Africa should have a permanent seat on the UNSC.
Published On 15 Feb 2026
Guterres warns UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on member states to address unpaid dues and overhaul world body’s financial rules.
‘No one power’ can solve global problems, says UN chief as US veers away
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres appears to point at Trump as critics say his ‘Board of Peace’ aims to replace UN.
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UN chief says Gaza needs UN mandate for security force
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says Gaza should have a UN mandate for a peacekeeping force.
Published On 5 Nov 2025
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UN: ‘Our teams are on standby’ to get aid into Gaza
Antonio Guterres said the United Nations is “prepared to move now” and aid to Palestinians in Gaza amid a ceasefire.
Published On 9 Oct 2025
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