The Latest Breaking News from Antonio Guterres

Venezuela’s Maduro says ‘no way’ US can invade as Trump deploys naval force

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says country ready to defend ‘territorial integrity’ amid US military buildup.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025

US seeks UN authorization for new 'Gang Suppression Force' to tackle escalating violence in Haiti

The United States announced it is seeking U.N. authorization for a new “Gang Suppression Force” to help tackle escalating violence in Haiti where the armed groups are expanding their brutal activities from the capital into the countryside

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Israel’s Smotrich calls for phased Gaza annexation if Hamas does not disarm

Hamas condemns far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s remarks as ‘an official call to exterminate’ Palestinians.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025

Netanyahu pushes forward with Gaza City operation despite opposition

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to expand Israel's military operation in Gaza City despite opposition

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Africa Could Become 'Renewable Superpower', Says Guterres

Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent.

International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025

Israel Approves Major West Bank Settlement Project

Israel approved a major settlement project on Wednesday in an area of the occupied West Bank that the international community has warned threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.

International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025

Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says

The U.N. says sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of cases in the Central African Republic, Congo, Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Sexual violence surged amid war in DRC’s North Kivu last year: UN

A total of 22,000 cases registered in province in 2023; in first five months of 2024, figure had already reached 17,000.

Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2025

UN Warns Russia, Israel Of Conflict Sex Crimes Listing Risk

The United Nations warned Israel and Russia on Thursday that their militaries faced being listed as parties suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict in light of credible evidence of violations.

International Business Times · Aug 14, 2025

European Powers Tell UN They Are Ready To Reimpose Iran Sanctions

Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August, according to a joint letter obtained by AFP. The letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the…

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025