The UN and the International Community

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged governments and technology companies to work together to ensure that artificial intelligence benefits all countries. During the opening of the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Shanghai, Guterres stated that this technology represents “the greatest […]

The UN calls on the United States to lift sanctions on Cuba. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, warned that the new US restrictions against Cuba are exacerbating a humanitarian crisis that already affects access to fuel, food, water, and medical care. According to his office, the sanctions

The United Nations honored three Uruguayan peacekeepers in an official ceremony held on June 5 at its headquarters in New York, in recognition of their service and commitment to peace, both on mission and in the performance of their duties. The event, held in conjunction with the International Day of Peacekeepers, was a tribute to the Uruguayan peacekeepers.

Peace Under Pressure: The incoming members will take their seats at a time when the Council faces some of its toughest challenges in years. Its work has been increasingly shaped by geopolitical rivalries among the major powers, especially the five permanent members. Deep divisions over conflicts such as Ukraine and Gaza have led

The Secretary-General warns of a 2026 marked by instability and global challenges: “Constant chaos and surprises.” This is how the UN Secretary-General referred to 2026 in his first press conference of the year. Comparing international politics to physics, António Guterres pointed out that “every action provokes a reaction,” but in geopolitics these

Faced with escalating global tensions and “reckless” decisions that trigger dangerous consequences, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday called for renewed efforts for peace, justice, and sustainable development as he outlined priorities for 2026, his final year at the helm of the Organization. “2026 is already shaping up to be

The UN Secretary-General welcomed the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, signed on Friday in Washington, DC, the United States capital. In a statement, António Guterres said the agreement constitutes "a significant step towards de-escalation, peace and stability in the east."

In a world facing mounting crises, deepening inequalities, and declining trust in global institutions, the United Nations has launched an ambitious effort to strengthen the way it serves people around the world. The UN80 Initiative, launched in March by

UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, announced by US President Donald Trump on Monday night on his social media platform. Despite this announcement, an exchange of fire was reported, and residents of Tehran reported an intense wave of attacks.

The world is at a turning point due to the escalating confrontation between Israel and Iran, the world is heading towards a crisis, the UN Secretary-General warned this Friday before the Security Council. António Guterres participated in an emergency meeting requested by Iran of the highest decision-making body, after