For the first time since becoming leader of the world body, António Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter.
In a rare move, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres used his power to force the U.N. Security Council to address the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
The council is expected to discuss the 2-month-old war at a meeting on Friday, after the United Arab Emirates and Russia announced they were calling for an emergency session.
The group of organizations that reviewed the U.N. agency recommends several ways of strengthening its neutrality.
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
At least 200 humanitarian workers have been killed in Gaza — more than 95% Palestinians – since the outbreak of war.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns 'literally any scenario is possible' in Europe since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Environmentalists said they were disappointed the treaty talks did not address plastic production measures.
Negotiators must juggle the promotion of health access and global equity with reaffirmation of nations' sovereignty.
Fourteen cases remain under investigation by U.N. investigators, who have met with authorities in Israel.
The chair of the talks called for optimism despite divisions among plastic-producing nations and those urging restraints.
