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  Two women among four candidates in race to become next UN Secretary‑General

  World | April 07, 2026 11:36 IST

  Current UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres will finish his second term in December 2026. Guterres, a former Prime Minister of Portugal and once the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, took office in 2017.

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  India is the 'right place' for global AI talks, says UN Chief Antonio Guterres

  India | February 15, 2026 10:03 IST

  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has praised India as a successful emerging economy with a growing role in global affairs, calling it the “right place” to host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026.

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  Trump calls India, China 'primary funders' of Ukraine war for buying Russian oil | Top quotes

  World | September 23, 2025 20:58 IST

  US President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

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  UN chief seeks permanent Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages; addresses world leaders amid conflicts

  World | September 23, 2025 19:46 IST

  Hailing the United Nations, Guterres said the organisation was not just a meeting place but a 'moral compass' to protect human rights and promote sustainable development.

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  UN says statehood for Palestinians is a right, not reward: 'Two-state solution can resolve conflict'

  World | September 23, 2025 7:15 IST

  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been unresolved for generations as dialogue has faltered and resolutions have been flouted.

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  Military solution is no solution: UN Chief asks India, Pak to step back from the brink | Key points

  World | May 05, 2025 22:30 IST

  In the wake of rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, "Military solution is no solution."

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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.