Phase out fossil fuels to avoid climate catastrophe
Limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible but will require a 45 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. However, current policies will lead to a 2.8°C temperature rise by the end of the century, which spells catastrophe, says Guterres, calling for immediate global action...
UN backs Sudan envoy as army seeks his replacement
NEW YORK, US - United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said he was "shocked" by a letter from Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, reportedly requesting the replacement of special envoy Volker Perthes amid a brutal war with paramilitaries.Guterres "is proud of the work done by Volker Perthes and reaffirms his full confidence in...GCC contributes 97% of Arab humanitarian assistance
The Gulf countries are playing an important role as the estimated cost of providing the necessary aid has surged to around US$51.5 billion, marking a 25% increase, says a report.UN chief calls for building alliance of peace on International Day of Human Fraternity
NEW YORK, US - On the occasion of the International Day of Human Fraternity, the UN chief Saturday called for renewed commitment to forge an "alliance of peace" amid a surge in hate speech, sectarianism and strife.The International Day of Human Fraternity celebrates values that "are the glue that hold...
