Guterres Urges Support for the Middle East Amid Current ‘Turbulent Period’ January 20, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for increased international support for the Middle East region at a high-level meeting in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday. “The Middle East is facing a turbulent period, marked by conflict, instability, and humanitarian crises,” Guterres said. … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Updates for 20 January; Guterres Calls for ‘Immediate Action’ to Protect Civilians, Release of All Hostages 20 January 2025, 12:00 AM United Nations Headquarters, New York Secretary-General António Guterres has called for “immediate action” to protect civilians and secure the release of all hostages held captive in the ongoing Middle East crisis. … Read more
World News in Brief: Sudan famine latest, weekend attacks in Ukraine, Tanzania Marburg virus update January 20, 2025, 12:00 PM Sudan famine latest The United Nations has declared a famine in Sudan, the first such declaration in six years. The famine is estimated to have affected over 5 million people, with another 15 million at … Read more
Stories from the UN Archive: Roots of ‘no justice, no peace’ 2025-01-20 12:00 In 2022, the world was rocked by a wave of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The protests, which spread to cities across the United States … Read more
‘Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future’, says UN chief Guterres Beirut, 18 January 2025 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday that Lebanon is “on the cusp of a more hopeful future” as the country prepares for parliamentary elections next month. Speaking at a press conference in Beirut, Guterres … Read more
Will Those Responsible for Atrocities in Syria Finally Face Justice? January 18, 2025 As the Syrian conflict enters its fourteenth year, the long-awaited pursuit of justice for the countless atrocities committed during the war takes a crucial turn. After years of political deadlock and international inaction, a groundbreaking breakthrough has been made in the efforts … Read more
Dignity for Migrants Should Be Our Guiding Light, Insists ‘Cabrini’ Film Star January 18, 2025 In an exclusive interview, Maria Bello, the star of the upcoming film “Cabrini,” passionately voiced her belief that the dignity of migrants should be the guiding principle in all conversations and policies related to migration. “It’s time we stop treating … Read more
‘Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future’, says UN chief Guterres 18 January 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future, as the country continues to make progress towards stability and recovery. Speaking at a press conference in Beirut, Guterres said … Read more
Dignity for Migrants Should Be Our Guiding Light, Insists ‘Cabrini’ Film Star January 18, 2025 The heart-wrenching portrayal of Mother Cabrini’s tireless efforts to aid migrants in the film “Cabrini” has left a powerful impact on its star, Andrea Riseborough. In an exclusive interview on the heels of the film’s premiere, Riseborough expressed her profound … Read more
‘Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future’, says UN chief Guterres January 18, 2025 Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, but warned that the country’s recovery from years of crisis will require sustained international support and commitment from all Lebanese stakeholders. … Read more