UN - UN Affairs

1. In Southeast Asia, Guterres presses the case for climate action

   Amid deepening global divides and economic uncertainty, the United Nations called for stronger multilateral cooperation and sweeping reforms to global financial and governance systems, emphasising the need for a “networked, multipolar world” where equity and inclusion guide decision-making.

2. World News in Brief: 80th birthday greetings, South Sudan floods, South Lebanon update

   Marking its 80th anniversary, the United Nations celebrated decades of multilateral cooperation for peace, human rights, and sustainable development through events across the globe.

3. Guterres calls for urgent reform of the Security Council

   Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday warned that the “fragile” legitimacy of the Security Council could endanger global peace if it remains gridlocked and fails to fulfil its primary purpose.

4. Lives transformed: Stories from 80 years of UN work across the world

   Millions of people worldwide have been positively impacted by the work of the United Nations and some of their stories are being highlighted at an exhibition at the global organization’s New York headquarters.

5. UN faces ‘race to bankruptcy’ as Guterres unveils sharply reduced 2026 budget

   The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026.