The outgoing president of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, warned that the organization will not survive the current fragmented era without reforms, highlighting the need for less bureaucracy and greater effectiveness in her last press conference before leaving office. (translated)
The UN warns that global warming will exceed the limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius in the coming years, but emphasizes that the impact can be contained with accelerated efforts to eliminate fossil fuels, promote renewable energy, and reduce methane pollution. (translated)
António Guterres reiterated, at the OCX summit, the need for maximum restraint in the Middle East, an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, and a peaceful solution for Iran, emphasizing the importance of United Nations reform. (translated)
The UN demands the implementation of global rules to protect children on social media, after Meta agreed to pay up to 18 billion dollars in the US to improve children's online safety. (translated)
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, announced that the United States will soon pay 622.2 million euros in debts to the organization amid a severe liquidity crisis. (translated)
António Guterres advocated for a reform of the UN peacekeeping operations, emphasizing the need to adapt to new geopolitical challenges and a focus on preventive diplomacy and stronger partnerships, in light of the significant increase in conflicts and the high human cost. (translated)
The United Nations calls for the withdrawal of projects from PSD, Chega, and CDS on gender identity, arguing that they contradict human rights and international treaties, and may negatively affect the self-determination and privacy of transgender people. (translated)
The United Nations called for the withdrawal of proposals from the Portuguese right regarding gender identity, pointing out that these may violate international obligations assumed by Portugal, especially regarding the legal recognition of gender identity and access to hormonal treatments for minors. (translated)
António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, appealed to the Security Council to combat the vicious cycle between armed conflicts and acute hunger, highlighting that 2025 saw the highest number of conflicts since World War II and record levels of food insecurity, demanding concrete actions to protect food systems and ensure peace. (translated)
António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, warned that superpowers must recognize the limits of their power and expressed concerns about the risks of a multipolar world, which could lead to more competition and conflicts, while advocating for the relevance of the UN and the need for reform in the Security Council. (translated)
The UN has already provided food assistance to 286,000 people affected by the double earthquake that struck Venezuela in June 2026, causing severe damage and more than 6,400 deaths, and intends to support up to 500,000 people in the first three months of humanitarian response. (translated)
The United States criticized Annalena Baerbock for her conduct in the selection process for the next UN Secretary-General, accusing her of abuse of power and lack of transparency in conducting a survey about the candidates. (translated)
The United Nations has urged Israel to stop its air strikes in Syria, after the Hebrew nation confirmed conducting an attack on a military airport in northwestern Syria, arguing that the offensive represents a violation of Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity. (translated)
The UN warned about the precarious security in Libya, highlighting institutional fragmentation and competition among armed groups, and emphasized the urgency of advancing the political process to restore the state's capacity to provide for its people. (translated)
Tonga nominated Ecuadorian diplomat Ivonne A-Baki as a candidate for the UN leadership, joining a group of eight other candidates in the race to succeed António Guterres, as the Security Council began the first round of informal voting. (translated)
The United Nations (UN) warned of the urgent need for donations to assist the thousands of people affected by the earthquakes on June 24 in Venezuela, where 304,100 have already received humanitarian aid, but the response still requires resources to assist the victims. (translated)
In 2025, 350 humanitarian workers were killed, including 186 in the Gaza Strip and 71 in Sudan, with the UN warning of a sad record of violence and the proliferation of armed drones as a new threat to their lives. (translated)
Israel increased military activity in southern Lebanon, where between August 5 and August 16, there were an average of 137 Israeli rocket attacks per day, with the highest number, 208 rockets, recorded on August 15, raising concerns about the impact on the civilian population and the need to extend the UN peacekeeping mandate in the region. (translated)
The West Bank is on the brink of collapse due to Israeli occupation, with the UN warning of the deteriorating conditions caused by decades of conflict, which resulted in the deaths of 174 Palestinian children in 2024 and the increase in violence and forced displacements in the region. (translated)
UN experts warn, in a joint statement, that the genocide in the Gaza Strip continues, with more than 1,200 Palestinians dead since the ceasefire in October 2025 and severe restrictions on the entry of food aid, while criticizing attacks on civilians and local infrastructure. (translated)
