UN - UN Affairs

1. UN needed ‘more than ever before’ says Germany’s candidate to head General Assembly

   The former Foreign Minister of Germany outlined her vision for the role of UN General Assembly President, pledging to make the world body more effective, inclusive and focused on results. 

2. In Berlin, broad backing for UN peacekeeping as global threats mount

   More than 130 countries and international partners threw their weight behind UN peacekeeping at a high-level ministerial summit in Berlin on Wednesday, pledging military, tech and political support.

3. UN chief calls for major reforms to cut costs and improve efficiency

   Amid financial strain and growing global challenges, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is pushing for wide-ranging structural reforms to enhance the world body’s effectiveness.

4. Guterres welcomes election of Pope Leo ‘at a time of great global challenges’

   UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the announcement of a new Pope on Thursday. 

5. UN chief hails Pope Francis as ‘a transcendent voice for peace’

   UN Secretary-General António Guterres has joined the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday in Vatican City aged 88.