UN Chief Underscore Relevance Of Mahatma Gandhi's Message Of Non-Violence
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 2, 2020
Mahatma Gandhi's 151th birth anniversary is a timely reminder to strive to uphold his values, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Friday as diplomats from around the world underscored the importance of Gandhi's principles of justice and equality for all on the occasion of the International Day of Non-Violence.
"Mind-Numbing Figure": UN Chief On 1 Million COVID-19 Deaths
World News | ANI | Tuesday September 29, 2020
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the 1 million global death toll from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) "an agonizing milestone."
UN Chief Calls For Immediate End To Armenia, Azerbaijan Clashes
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 28, 2020
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said he was "extremely concerned over the fresh resumption of hostilities" between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Armenia-backed breakaway region of Nagorny Karabakh.
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 22, 2020
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday deplored the lack of multilateral solutions to global challenges as he opened a summit for the world body's 75th anniversary.
Virtual Edition Of General Assembly To See Record Attendance: UN Chief
World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 20, 2020
The virtual edition of the United Nations General Assembly will see a record number of Heads of State and Government address the high-level week through pre-recorded video statements, UN chief Antonio Guterres has said.
India Should Be At Helm Of Global Leadership On Climate Action: UN Chief
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 28, 2020
UN chief Antonio Guterres today called on India to be at the "helm" of an ambitious global leadership on clean energy and climate action, saying the country can become a "true global superpower" in the fight against climate change if it speeds up its shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Hiroshima Day: "Free The World Of Nuclear Weapons," Says UN Chief
India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday August 6, 2020
Hiroshima Day: On August 6, 75 years ago the world changed - a US warplane dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in Japan killing 1,40,000 people. At 8:15 am, on the ill-fated day, a US B-29 warplane, Enola Gay, dropped a bomb nicknamed "Little Boy" and destroyed the city and its people.
"Deepest Condolences": UN Chief On "Horrific Explosions" In Beirut
World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020
The United Nations said it is "actively assisting" in the response to the horrific explosions that ripped through the port area of Beirut, as Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Lebanese people.
Indian Activist Joins UN Chief's Youth Advisory Group On Climate Change
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 28, 2020
A climate activist from India has been named by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to his new advisory group comprising young leaders who will provide perspectives and solutions to tackle the worsening climate crisis, as the global body mobilizes action as part of the COVID-19 recovery efforts.
India ''Good Example'' As Solar Auctions Gain Popularity Amid COVID: UN Chief
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 10, 2020
India is a "good example" as solar auctions have seen popularity amidst the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Thursday, underlining that renewable energy is the only energy source expected to grow in 2020 and offers more jobs than the fossil fuel industry.
UN Chief Seeks End To Financing Of Coal To Smooth Clean Energy Shift
World News | Reuters | Thursday July 9, 2020
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged countries on Thursday to stop financing for coal and commit not to build new coal-fired power plants to enable a shift to clean energy.
Terror Groups Must Not Be Allowed To Use Fragilities Caused By COVID-19: UN Chief
World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 7, 2020
Terror groups such as the Islamic State, al-Qaeda and their regional affiliates must not be allowed to exploit the increasing "fissures and fragilities" due to the psycho-social, economic and political stresses laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Monday.
Buddha's Message Is Like A Balm Amid COVID-19: UN Marks Vesak Day
India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday July 3, 2020
The United Nations commemorated International Day of Vesak, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. This year it was on May 7, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was pushed back. Buddha's message of solidarity and service to others is more important than ever, UN chief Antonio Guterres said.
No Good Reason For Any Country To Include Coal In COVID-19 Plan: UN Chief
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 26, 2020
A week after India launched the auction process for coal blocks for commercial mining, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said there is no reason for any country to include coal in their COVID-19 recovery plans and investments should instead be made in non-polluting energy sources.
UN Chief Expresses Concern Over India-China Border Face-Off
World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 17, 2020
UN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over reports of violence and deaths at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China and urged both sides to exercise "maximum restraint," his spokesperson said on Tuesday.
UN Chief Underscore Relevance Of Mahatma Gandhi's Message Of Non-Violence
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 2, 2020
Mahatma Gandhi's 151th birth anniversary is a timely reminder to strive to uphold his values, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Friday as diplomats from around the world underscored the importance of Gandhi's principles of justice and equality for all on the occasion of the International Day of Non-Violence.
"Mind-Numbing Figure": UN Chief On 1 Million COVID-19 Deaths
World News | ANI | Tuesday September 29, 2020
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the 1 million global death toll from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) "an agonizing milestone."
UN Chief Calls For Immediate End To Armenia, Azerbaijan Clashes
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 28, 2020
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said he was "extremely concerned over the fresh resumption of hostilities" between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Armenia-backed breakaway region of Nagorny Karabakh.
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 22, 2020
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday deplored the lack of multilateral solutions to global challenges as he opened a summit for the world body's 75th anniversary.
Virtual Edition Of General Assembly To See Record Attendance: UN Chief
World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 20, 2020
The virtual edition of the United Nations General Assembly will see a record number of Heads of State and Government address the high-level week through pre-recorded video statements, UN chief Antonio Guterres has said.
India Should Be At Helm Of Global Leadership On Climate Action: UN Chief
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 28, 2020
UN chief Antonio Guterres today called on India to be at the "helm" of an ambitious global leadership on clean energy and climate action, saying the country can become a "true global superpower" in the fight against climate change if it speeds up its shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Hiroshima Day: "Free The World Of Nuclear Weapons," Says UN Chief
India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday August 6, 2020
Hiroshima Day: On August 6, 75 years ago the world changed - a US warplane dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in Japan killing 1,40,000 people. At 8:15 am, on the ill-fated day, a US B-29 warplane, Enola Gay, dropped a bomb nicknamed "Little Boy" and destroyed the city and its people.
"Deepest Condolences": UN Chief On "Horrific Explosions" In Beirut
World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020
The United Nations said it is "actively assisting" in the response to the horrific explosions that ripped through the port area of Beirut, as Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Lebanese people.
Indian Activist Joins UN Chief's Youth Advisory Group On Climate Change
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 28, 2020
A climate activist from India has been named by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to his new advisory group comprising young leaders who will provide perspectives and solutions to tackle the worsening climate crisis, as the global body mobilizes action as part of the COVID-19 recovery efforts.
India ''Good Example'' As Solar Auctions Gain Popularity Amid COVID: UN Chief
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 10, 2020
India is a "good example" as solar auctions have seen popularity amidst the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Thursday, underlining that renewable energy is the only energy source expected to grow in 2020 and offers more jobs than the fossil fuel industry.
UN Chief Seeks End To Financing Of Coal To Smooth Clean Energy Shift
World News | Reuters | Thursday July 9, 2020
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged countries on Thursday to stop financing for coal and commit not to build new coal-fired power plants to enable a shift to clean energy.
Terror Groups Must Not Be Allowed To Use Fragilities Caused By COVID-19: UN Chief
World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 7, 2020
Terror groups such as the Islamic State, al-Qaeda and their regional affiliates must not be allowed to exploit the increasing "fissures and fragilities" due to the psycho-social, economic and political stresses laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Monday.
Buddha's Message Is Like A Balm Amid COVID-19: UN Marks Vesak Day
India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday July 3, 2020
The United Nations commemorated International Day of Vesak, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. This year it was on May 7, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was pushed back. Buddha's message of solidarity and service to others is more important than ever, UN chief Antonio Guterres said.
No Good Reason For Any Country To Include Coal In COVID-19 Plan: UN Chief
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 26, 2020
A week after India launched the auction process for coal blocks for commercial mining, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said there is no reason for any country to include coal in their COVID-19 recovery plans and investments should instead be made in non-polluting energy sources.
UN Chief Expresses Concern Over India-China Border Face-Off
World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 17, 2020
UN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over reports of violence and deaths at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China and urged both sides to exercise "maximum restraint," his spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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