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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicAntónio Guterres

Topic: António Guterres

Only 17% of SDG targets on track, progress stalled for over a third, says UN report

Report calls for ambitious climate action, digital connectivity, and improved access to finance.

UN adds Israel, Hamas to ‘list of shame’ for violations against kids; Netanyahu calls it ‘delusional’

Others on the list submitted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's office include Russia, the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, Somalia, Yemen & Syria.

UN award for peacekeeper Naik Dhananjay Kumar Singh who died while on Congo mission

In mission area, he was instrumental in functioning of Level-1 hospital ensuring round-the-clock operability of critical care & medical support. Award will be conferred 30 May.

‘Absurd’: Elon Musk bats for India’s permanent UNSC seat, slams ‘those with excess power’ not giving up

China has been blocking reforms to allow new members in an expanded Security Council. For long, New Delhi is calling for inclusion of new members to reflect new world order.

‘Protection of civilians paramount’, says UN chief on Israel-Hamas war

On 4-day Nepal visit, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres offered condolences to families of 10 Nepali students killed in the war & called for 'immediate & unconditional release' of hostages.

UN Chief rejects Israel accusations that he justified Hamas attacks

Israel's U.N. Ambassador Gilad Erdan had described Guterres' speech as 'shocking' and called on Guterres to resign immediately.

Gaza conflict festers at UN: Palestine slams ‘bid to neutralise’ body, Israel wants Guterres out

Israeli envoy says UN chief Guterres 'not fit to lead' international body after latter says attacks by Hamas 'did not happen in a vacuum'.

Aid trucks enter Gaza as Rafah crossing opens. ‘Difference between life & death,’ says UN chief

Earlier in the day, Hamas released 2 American hostages. US embassy in Israel issued security alert prior to crossing’s opening, expressing uncertainty over 'how long it will remain open'.

UN chief appeals to Hamas to release Israeli hostages, asks Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says both objectives are 'valid in themselves', adds they shouldn't become 'bargaining chips' & must be implemented because it's the right thing to do.

UN chief urges G20 leaders to reset climate crisis and reform ‘outdated’ financial rules

Calling the global financial architecture 'outdated dysfunctional, and unfair,' Antonio Guterres said it needed deep, structural reform.

On Camera

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.