Planet heading toward 'climate chaos': UN chief urges global leaders to cut emissions, keep promises on climate financing
The landmark Paris agreement adopted in 2015 to address climate change called for global temperatures to rise a maximum of 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of the century compared to pre-industrial times, and as close as possible to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit).
Nov 04, 2022, 10:14 AM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: After visiting Russia, UN chief Anonio Guterres arrives in Ukraine for talks
To examine the situation and ensure that humanitarian corridors actually work, UN Secretary-General Guterres proposed establishing a contact group of UN, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives, an IANS report stated.
Apr 28, 2022, 12:25 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine war threatens to devastate many developing economies, warns UN
“We are now facing a perfect storm that threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries,” Guterres said. “As many as 1.7 billion people are now highly exposed to disruptions in food, energy and finance systems that are triggering increases in poverty and hunger.”
Apr 14, 2022, 10:38 AM ISTUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sends condolences to Dilip Kumar's family, fans
Dilip Kumar died on Wednesday (July 7) at PD Hinduja Hospital. The veteran star was 98 years old.
Jul 08, 2021, 11:27 AM ISTReports of Masood Azhar having gone missing raises many questions on Pakistan: Altaf Hussain
The reports of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief and UN-designated terrorist Masood Azhar having gone missing from so-called custody of the Pakistani Army has raised many questions on the state policy of Pakistan towards banned outfits, Muttahida Qaumi Movement`s (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has said.
Feb 17, 2020, 14:33 PM ISTPakistan seeks UN help to de-escalate fresh tensions with India over Pulwama attack
Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday.
Feb 19, 2019, 10:33 AM ISTUN chief lauds Afghanistan's extension of ceasefire
The government had announced a seven-day ceasefire from June 12 to encourage the Taliban to support the national reconciliation process.
UN chief presses for release of arrested Reuters journalists in Myanmar
Guterres said his main concern over Myanmar was the "dramatic violations of human rights".
Dec 14, 2017, 23:51 PM ISTUse of nuclear weapons unthinkable: UN chief Antonio Guterres
US President Donald Trump, who has threatened North Korea with "fire and fury" unless it changes course, will be in the spotlight on Tuesday when he delivers his maiden address.
Sep 19, 2017, 23:52 PM IST