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  UN chief Guterres 'saddened' by death of Manmohan Singh, hails former PM's contributions to India

  World | December 28, 2024 17:11 IST

  UN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed his condolence over the death of former PM Manmohan Singh. He also underscored Singh's contribution to India and the UN.

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  'This is a wrong choice': Ukraine blasts UN Chief Guterres's acceptance of Putin's invitation

  World | October 22, 2024 15:40 IST

  On Thursday, Putin is set to meet with Guterres, who will be making his first visit to Russia in more than two years. Guterres has repeatedly criticized Russia’s action in Ukraine.

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  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres banned from entering Israel. Here's why

  World | October 02, 2024 16:34 IST

  Israel's foreign minister accused Guterres of refusing to condemn Iran's attack on Israel and backing "terrorists, rapists and murderers" from Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah, Hamas and more. The move deepens an already wide rift between Israel and the United Nations.

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  World leaders react to Iran's missile attack on Israel amid fear of full scale escalation

  World | October 02, 2024 15:21 IST

  Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Israeli army radio said nearly 200 missiles had been launched into Israel from Iran.

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  At SCO Summit, Jaishankar meets UN chief and Belarusian, Tajikistan, Uzbek counterparts

  World | July 03, 2024 22:42 IST

  In his discussion with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, Jaishankar expressed appreciation for the consistent advancement in India-Uzbekistan relations and explored avenues to elevate them further.

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  UN adds Israel, Hamas to 'list of shame' for alleged violations against children, Netanyahu reacts

  World | June 08, 2024 15:12 IST

  The UN blacklist will be attached to a report that will be submitted by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Security Council. The inclusion of Israel in this list highlights its high tensions with the global body, leading to a furious reaction from Israeli officials including PM Netanyahu.

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  Major Radhika Sen, an IIT Bombay alumnus and Himachal girl, gets top UN Military Award I VIDEO

  World | May 30, 2024 23:26 IST

  Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Major Radhika Sen entered the Indian Army eight years ago after completing her undergraduate studies. While pursuing her Master's degree at IIT Bombay, she made the decision to join the armed forces.

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  'True leader and role model', UN Chief hails Himachal girl Major Radhika Sen for top military award

  World | May 28, 2024 18:54 IST

  Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Major Radhika Sen entered the Indian Army eight years ago after completing her undergraduate studies. While pursuing her Master's degree at IIT Bombay, she made the decision to join the armed forces.

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  Is Russia developing nuclear arms for mass destruction in space as it vetoes UN resolution?

  World | April 25, 2024 8:16 IST

  The Russian Federation vetoed a resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan aimed at keeping weapons out of outer space. The Security Council rejected the draft resolution, introduced by Japan and the United States, by a vote of 13 in favour to one against, with China abstaining.

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  UN chief calls on countries to resume funding for Gaza: 'Those involved in Oct 7 attack were sacked'

  World | January 28, 2024 18:47 IST

  Antonio Guterres warned that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA, would be forced to scale back aid to more than 2 million Palestinians as soon as February.

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  'Not fit to lead UN': Israeli envoy demands resignation of Antonio Guterres over remarks on war

  World | October 25, 2023 5:59 IST

  Israeli envoy Gilad Erdan alleged that the UN chief is showing compassion for atrocities against Israel and is completely disconnected from the reality of the country. Foreign Minister Eli Cohen also said that he would not meet Guterres after his remarks.

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  'Even wars have rules...': UN chief warns against 'dangerous' Israel's evacuation ultimatum in Gaza

  World | October 14, 2023 11:12 IST

  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the situation in the region is "reaching a new low" since the Hamas attacks on Israel. He appealed for humanitarian law and human rights to be upheld and moving such a large number of people in such a short time was "not possible".

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  Jaishankar meets UNGA President Dennis Francis and UN Chief, both hail India's role in Global South

  World | September 25, 2023 23:20 IST

  Jaishankar met Francis at the UN headquarters and thanked him for his presence at the special ‘India-UN for Global South: Delivering for Development’ side event he hosted on Saturday last on the margins of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.

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  Sudan crisis: EAM S Jaishankar discusses violence situation with UN chief Antonio Guterres | DETAILS

  World | April 21, 2023 14:51 IST

  Sudan crisis: More than 300 people, including an Indian national, have been killed since intense fighting erupted in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum and elsewhere in the country on Saturday. The conflict is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the country’s military leadership.

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  UN India-China border clash: UN Chief Guterres calls for restoration of peace in Tawang region

  World | December 14, 2022 17:39 IST

  India-China border clash: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres official has called for de-escalation in order to restore peace in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang region.

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  PM Modi, UN chief Antonio Guterres launch ‘Mission Life’? What’s the mission all about?

  India | October 20, 2022 13:39 IST

  Mission Life Launched: While addressing the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted we have to work with the mantra- 'the people who protect the nature, gets protection from the nature'

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  Fighting terrorism must be global priority for every country: UN Secretary General Guterres

  India | October 19, 2022 11:29 IST

  Coincidentally, on the day, UN Secretary General Guterres paid tribute to victims of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, China has put a hold on a proposal by India and the US at the United Nations to list Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Shahid Mahmood as a global terrorist.

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  Thailand mass shooting: UN chief Antonio Guterres says he is 'profoundly saddened'

  World | October 07, 2022 7:58 IST

  Thailand mass shooting: A mass shooting took place on October 6 (Thursday) at the Child Development Center in Uthaisawan Na Klang district, Nong Bua Lamphu province.

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  Pakistan needs massive financial support for recovery from floods: UN Secy General Antonio Guterres

  World | September 10, 2022 9:15 IST

  Pakistan FLOODS: UN Secretary-General who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan landed on Friday to express solidarity with the country's people drenched by extreme monsoon rains that have led to the country's worst flooding in a decade.

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  Sri Lanka crisis: Important to address protestors' grievances, says UN Chief Antonio Guterres

  World | July 14, 2022 13:56 IST

  Sri Lanka crisis: Taking to Twitter, UN Chief urged all party leaders of Sri Lanka to compromise for a peaceful and democratic transition.