Articles tagged with "UN chief Antonio Guterres"

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World must not let AI 'vibe-code' humanity's future: UN chief

With AI advancing at "runaway speed," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions that "an experiment is being run on our own societies, without a plan and without consent."

July 9, 2026

People cross the barrier at the entrance of the Palestinian village of Qusra, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, to enter a vehicle on June 30, 2026, as the barrier is closed by Israeli forces. (Photo: AFP)

UN chief fears for ‘millions’ of Palestinians amid UNRWA funding cut

The secretary-general says further funding cuts for UNRWA could "push conditions beyond the breaking point."

July 1, 2026

UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues' available to stop war in Lebanon

UN chief Antonio Guterres said the fighting in Lebanon should be stopped through talks, not war. He urged all sides to stop fighting and use talks, diplomacy, and UN rules and resolutions to find peace.

March 14, 2026

UN Secretary-General António Guterres holding a video conference. (UN)

Guterres warns UN risks 'imminent financial collapse'

The UN faces chronic budget problems because some member states do not pay their mandatory contributions in full, while others do not pay on time, forcing it into hiring freezes and cutbacks.

January 30, 2026