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UN appoints US agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program

The United Nations has appointed Luke Lindberg as the new leader of the World Food Program, succeeding Cindy McCain as executive director. Lindberg, an official in U.S. agriculture, will tackle critical funding issues while the organization strives to aid millions suffering from severe hunger. Historically, the U.S. has been the…

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UNGA 2026: Trump’s Iran war, Ukraine, Gaza and AI to dominate world leaders’ New York summit

World leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly as wars in Iran, Ukraine and Sudan, the Gaza conflict and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence dominate the agenda. US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is expected to shape discussions, while leaders also confront climate risks and the UN’s…

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Iran-US live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on war after UN says school attack may have been war crime

UN mission also accuses Iran of crimes against humanity during its anti-government protest crackdown

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UN chief sounds alarm on AI risk after Trump plays it down

Speaking ahead of next week's U.N. General Assembly gathering in New York, Guterres told reporters the need for stronger oversight would be a major focus of his talks with global leaders coming to the city.

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UN chief warns AI race could trigger ‘gigantic disaster’ as Trump rejects tighter controls

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has warned that the rapid advance of artificial intelligence cannot be allowed to outpace safeguards, calling for stronger international oversight.

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Trump's man at the UN: Senate leader's son-in-law tapped to lead World Food Programme amid deepening global hunger crisis

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accepted Luke Lindberg as the nominee for World Food Programme leadership. Lindberg, a senior US agricultural official, was recommended by Guterres and Qu Dongyu. He currently serves as the US Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. The World Food…

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Mining for minerals in the Congo could help save the rainforest, former minister says

IN FOCUS: Lee White – a former minister for the environment in Gabon – tells Nick Ferris why he believes investment from responsible mining companies gives the world’s second largest rainforest a better chance of survival than traditional foreign aid

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'UNSC reform can no longer be delayed': UN backs PM Modi's UNSC reform push, credits India's BRICS Presidency

The UN spokesperson supports Prime Minister Modi's call for Security Council reform. He stated the current structure does not reflect 21st-century global realities. BRICS nations seek a more representative and equitable international system. They advocate for greater participation of developing countries in global governance. The group also supports reforming international…

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BRICS 2026: UN chief Guterres meets PM Modi; discusses West Asia, Ukraine conflicts

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS summit to discuss conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, their impact on food and fertiliser access, and freedom of navigation. The leaders also discussed lethal autonomous weapons, multilateral reform and India’s BRICS presidency.

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UN chief Antonio Guterres to stress multipolarity, UNSC reforms at BRICS Summit in India

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the BRICS Summit in India this week. He will speak on the importance of multipolarity and reforming global institutions. Guterres will highlight that current realities differ from those of 1945. He is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials. The…

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The race for a new UN chief comes at a historically fraught time – the choice will be vital and significant, just don’t expect a savior

When António Guterres steps down as United Nations secretary-general at the end of 2026, he will leave his successor with plenty to do.

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EAM S Jaishankar to address annual high-level UNGA session on September 26

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the UN General Assembly on September twenty-sixth. The eighty-first session of the UN General Assembly begins on September eighth. World leaders will address the organization during the General Debate from September twenty-second to twenty-eighth. This session occurs amid ongoing global geopolitical conflicts and…

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No, UN chief Guterres did not call Francesca Albanese 'out of control'

Pro-Israel lobby group UN Watch has alleged that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres referred to Francesca Albanese, the UN's Special Rapporteur on Palestine, as "out of control", saying he'd previously called her a "horrible woman". But Guterres named no one in his remarks. He said "many" independent rapporteurs were "totally out…

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'Now is the time for action': UN warns of climate risks, says 1.5°C breach likely within years

Global temperatures are likely to cross the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold within the next few years, intensifying extreme weather, ecosystem loss and the risks facing small island developing states and low-lying coastal cities, according to a new UN report released on Wednesday.

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UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshoot

A United Nations report details managing global temperatures after exceeding the 1.5C target. Scientists agree warming above this level poses grave risks to the planet. The challenge has shifted from avoiding overshoot to navigating its consequences. Carbon dioxide removal is essential alongside deep emission cuts for recovery.

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UN chief Antonio Guterres to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India is hosting this significant international gathering on September 12-13 as the current chair. Leaders from BRICS member and partner nations will convene for discussions and cooperation. The summit's theme focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and…

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Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge stronger ties, new alliances

Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and…

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India urges global cooperation to safeguard sea lanes for food, fuel at UNSC

India called for global cooperation to safeguard critical sea lanes for essential goods. Secure maritime routes are indispensable for uninterrupted movement of food and fuel. Conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond immediate areas of hostilities. The UN Secretary-General noted record armed conflicts and high levels of global hunger. India…

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World urged to rein in ‘killer robots’

GENEVA - The United Nations and the Red Cross warned Tuesday that the world is “dangerously close” to a future where so-called “killer robots” could target humans, and issued an urgent appeal for international regulation of autonomous weapons.

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Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?

The United Nations Security Council held a second informal straw poll to gauge the popularity of candidates seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will complete his second five-year term at the end of the year. Eight candidates are currently vying for the position against a backdrop of deep divisions…

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Who are the candidates vying to lead the UN?

UNITED NATIONS - Five women and three men are in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis.

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UN says 2 staff arrested by Afghan intelligence agency

KABUL - Two staff members of the United Nations mission in Afghanistan have been arrested by the country's intelligence agency, the world body told AFP on Tuesday, adding that it had no access to them for two days.

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Sall's chances at UN secretary-general role weakened after first vote

Antonio Guterres’s successor as United Nations secretary-general will be named in October. So far, two candidates from the African continent – Senegal’s Macky Sall and Uganda’s Olara Otunnu – have failed to win sufficient support.

The Times of India

'There needs to be accountability': UN warns Pakistan over crackdown on peaceful PoK protesters

The United Nations has warned Pakistan and called for accountability for any action taken against people participating in peaceful protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This came amid continuing unrest and concerns over restrictions on public gatherings and internet access, a spokesperson for UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin told he ‘must stop’ after Russian strike destroys WHO warehouse in Ukraine

WHO chief says 'even wars have rules' as warehouse packed with essential medical supplies is destroyed in Dnipro

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