Antonio Guterres

Guterres, the only candidate for the UN’s top post, said he was ‘humbled and energised’ by the support.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Antonio Guterres appealed to all sides to put down their arms.

Antonio Guterres is hosting discussions in Geneva this week on the divided island’s future after a four-year hiatus.

Guterres’ warning comes as the US threatens to blacklist the Houthis, raising fears aid delivery will be blocked.

Foreign minister says prospect for peace heightened now that belligerents appear uncertain about military solution.

US announces sanctions on Iran, Venezuela’s Maduro under ‘UN’ authority as UNGA gets under way.

Global survey of vaccine confidence shows that perceptions about the safety of jabs are much more volatile than before.

UN secretary-general calls for $15bn across next three months to fund global collaboration on vaccine, treatments.

US sanctions target International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and a top aide over Afghanistan probe.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres argues that inequality starts at the top and calls for a new global deal.

A new generation of social protection is needed – including universal healthcare and a universal basic income: Guterres.

As the US tries to rally support to extend UN arms embargo on Iran it faces scepticism from UNSC members.

UN gives ‘free pass’ to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen despite admitting hundreds of Yemeni children killed, Tehran says.

Each year, migrant workers send money to 800 million family members. But the pandemic is severely disrupting flows.