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August
- Secretary-General's message on the International Day against Nuclear Tests UN Secretary-General 29 Aug 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with IAEA Director General Grossi US Dept. of State 27 Aug 2025
- Secretary-General's message to the Nagasaki Peace Memorial on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki UN Secretary-General 09 Aug 2025
- 'Nuclear weapons have no place in our world,' UN chief tells mayors in Nagasaki UN News 08 Aug 2025 -- 80 years after the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the "only guarantee" against the use of nuclear weapons today is their "total elimination", the UN Secretary-General said on Friday.
- 80th anniversary of the bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Aug 2025 -- Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the bombings on Hiroshima (6 August 1945) and Nagasaki (9 August 1945)
- Foreign Minister Wadephul on the 80th anniversary of the atom bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Germany Federal Foreign Office 06 Aug 2025
- The United Kingdom reiterates its call for all States to fully implement their obligations under Resolution 1540: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 06 Aug 2025 -- Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
- Security Council Split Over Export Controls, Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology in 1540 Committee Debate UN Security Council 06 Aug 2025 -- Amid an evolving and challenging international security landscape, speakers in the Security Council underscored the continued relevance of its Committee tasked with monitoring and supporting efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors.
- Hiroshima, 80 years on: 'Real change' needed to end existential nuclear threat UN News 06 Aug 2025 -- The world changed forever 80 years ago this Wednesday when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima during the Second World War.
- Secretary-General's message to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima UN Secretary-General 06 Aug 2025
- UN chief presents proposals for review of mandate implementation People's Daily 02 Aug 2025 -- The United Nations, through its three major organs and their subsidiary bodies, has issued over 40,000 mandates since 1946, but 85 percent of active mandates contain no instructions for review or termination, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday.
- A mandate for change: UN releases proposals for streamlining of tasks as part of major reform agenda UN News 01 Aug 2025 -- Millions of lives have been improved by the mandates assigned to the UN. Yet duplication, fragmentation and outdated tasks are stretching resources and undermining the organization's ability to deliver for those who need it most. As part of the UN80 Initiative, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has presented a set of proposals to Member States to make the UN more efficient, coherent and impactful.
July
- IAEA Applied Safeguards for 190 States - IAEA Report IAEA 21 Jul 2025 -- In 2024, the IAEA applied safeguards for 190 States with safeguards agreements in force, according to the Safeguards Statement and Background for 2024, published recently. This involved performing more than 3000 in-field verification activities at over 1300 nuclear facilities and 'locations outside facilities' around the world.
June
- Bold new initiative aims to strengthen and improve the UN, senior officials tell Member States UN News 24 Jun 2025 -- Member States heard on Tuesday how the UN is progressing with a new plan to ensure the world body remains effective, cost-efficient and responsive to the billions of people it serves.
- Monitoring Iran and promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy- the IAEA's role explained UN News 19 Jun 2025 -- Just days before Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran, the UN watchdog agency monitoring Iran's nuclear activities warned that the country was in violation of its non-proliferation commitments.
- Debating Security Council 2024 Report, General Assembly Highlights Overactive Use of Veto, Inappropriate Conflict Wording, Need for In-Depth Critical Analyses UN Security Council 11 Jun 2025 -- The General Assembly today considered the annual report of the Security Council for the period covering 1 January to 31 December 2024, with delegates assessing its functionality and also highlighting various aspects of the organ's operations that require improvement, particularly those bordering on its primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security.
- IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors IAEA 09 Jun 2025
- Five countries elected to serve on UN Security Council UN News 03 Jun 2025 -- Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected on Tuesday to serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, with two-year terms beginning in January 2026.
- As AI evolves, pressure mounts to regulate 'killer robots' UN News 01 Jun 2025 -- A world in which algorithms determine the fate of soldiers and civilians alike is no longer hypothetical. AI-driven drones are reshaping warfare, raising deep ethical questions about autonomy in combat. As international policymakers scramble to set ground rules, the race is on to rein in this rapidly-evolving technology.
May
- UN faces deepening financial crisis, urges members to pay up UN News 19 May 2025 -- The United Nations is facing a worsening cash crisis that threatens its ability to carry out vital work, Member States warned this week, as the General Assembly's Fifth Committee met to discuss the world body's financial health.
- Canada strengthens support and commitments following 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting Canada 16 May 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced new commitments in support of UN peace operations following the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial (UNPKM) meeting hosted by Germany in Berlin.
- China always firm supporter for UN peacekeeping: defense minister Global Times 16 May 2025 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun has expressed China's support for the reform and transformation of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations during a meeting in Berlin.
- UN needed 'more than ever before' says Germany's candidate to head General Assembly UN News 15 May 2025 -- 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.
- "We believe in the United Nations" Germany - Federal Government 14 May 2025 -- The United Nations is of great importance to Germany. Chancellor Merz emphasised this position during the visit by UN Secretary-General Guterres. The conversation also focused on efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
- In Berlin, broad backing for UN peacekeeping as global threats mount UN News 14 May 2025 -- 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.
- Peacekeeping Ministerial: New Commitments to Strengthen Peacekeeping Operations Germany - Federal Ministry of Defence 14 May 2025 -- The United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 Berlin concluded today. More than 130 Member States and international partners - over a thousand participants in total - came together to reaffirm their support for UNUnited Nations peacekeeping and to announce concrete pledges aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and adaptability of peace operations in the face of evolving global challenges.
- Ambassador-at-Large Andrejs Pildegovičs participates in the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Germany Latvia MFA 14 May 2025 -- From 13 to 14 May 2025 in Berlin, Germany, the Ambassador-at-Large for Global and Multilateral Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andrejs Pildegovičs, took part in the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial.
- Gatchalian: PH role in UN peacekeeping highlights global commitment Philippine News Agency 14 May 2025 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Wednesday the Philippines' participation in the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial reflects the country's commitment to promoting global stability and taking a more assertive stance in international cooperation.
- Minister Sajovic at the United Nations Defense Ministers' Meeting on Maintaining International Peace Republic of Slovenia 14 May 2025 -- The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Sajovic, attended a two-day ministerial meeting of the United Nations (UN) member states on peacekeeping in Berlin on May 13 and 14. The meeting discussed the future of UN peacekeeping operations.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Ministerial Meeting on the Future of Peacekeeping [bilingual, as delivered; scroll down for all-English and all-French] UN Secretary-General 13 May 2025
- As funding cuts bite, UN chief announces new dawn for peacekeeping UN News 13 May 2025 -- The future of peacekeeping took centre stage on Tuesday in Berlin as UN chief António Guterres urged Member States to do more to support the global body's 'blue helmets' and stave off the worst impacts of deep funding cuts.
- UN chief highlights role of UN peace operations People's Daily 14 May 2025 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday highlighted the role of UN peace operations and called for more support from member states.
- China supports UN's core role in global security governance: defense minister Global Times 14 May 2025 -- China's Minister of National Defense Dong Jun on Tuesday highlighted the importance of the United Nations peacekeeping efforts, reaffirming China's support for the UN's central role and its core position in global security governance.
- Opening Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin Germany Federal Foreign Office 13 May 2025
- Secretary-General's video message to the informal consultations on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems UN Secretary-General 12 May 2025
- UN chief calls for major reforms to cut costs and improve efficiency UN News 12 May 2025 -- 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.
- EU Statement - Third Preparatory Committee for the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): Cluster II European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 May 2025 -- European Union Statement on Cluster II (nuclear non-proliferation) at the Third Preparatory Committee for the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) 28 April - 9 May 2025
- EU Statement - Third Preparatory Committee for the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): Cluster I European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 May 2025 -- European Union Statement at the Third Preparatory Committee for the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) on Cluster I (28 April - 09 May 2025)
April
March
- Secretary-General's message to the Inaugural Global Conference on "AI, Security and Ethics", organized by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research UN Secretary-General 27 Mar 2025
- Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention: Statement by the Spokesperson on the 50th Anniversary European External Action Service (EEAS) 26 Mar 2025 -- Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention.
- Biological weapons 'must not only be unthinkable but also impossible' UN News 26 Mar 2025 -- The world came together 50 years ago to ban biological weapons and in today's volatile geopolitical climate we can ill-afford to let this moral safeguard "erode", the UN's High Representative for Disarmament Affairs said on Wednesday.
- Secretary-General's message on the 50th Anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention UN Secretary-General 26 Mar 2025
- Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Mar 2025
- UN migration agency forced to restructure amid significant budget cuts UN News 18 Mar 2025 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is undertaking "essential structural adjustments" at its Geneva headquarters and globally, in response to a substantial 30 per cent reduction in donor support for 2025 - including a significant decrease in projects funded by the United States.
- Guterres prioritises UN reform to ensure taxpayers' money reaches those in need UN News 12 Mar 2025 -- The United Nations is prioritising reform to ensure it remains effective, cost-efficient and responsive to the people it serves, Secretary-General António Guterres announced Wednesday, as part of a continued push to modernize the Organization.
- In the face of 'unprecedented pressure', EU calls for primacy of international law and partnership UN News 11 Mar 2025 -- The European Union remains committed to upholding international law and defending the United Nations Charter amid growing security threats, the bloc's top diplomat told the Security Council on Tuesday.
- Security Council Debate Sparks Praise for European Union's UN Commitment, Criticism for Alleged Russophobia UN Security Council 11 Mar 2025 -- The European Union remains the United Nations' reliable partner of choice and a cornerstone of its financing, even amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, the Security Council heard today during its annual briefing on cooperation between the two entities.
- United Nations: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas after her address to the UN Security Council European External Action Service (EEAS) 11 Mar 2025
- United Nations: Speech by High Representative Kaja Kallas at the annual UN Security Council session on EU-UN cooperation European External Action Service (EEAS) 11 Mar 2025
- Cooperation between the EU and UN is more important now than ever: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on cooperation with the EU.
- Secretary-General's message on the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness UN Secretary-General 05 Mar 2025
- IAEA Board Briefed on Ukraine, Iran, Gender Parity, AI and More IAEA 03 Mar 2025 -- The IAEA Director General reminded the Agency's Board of Governors today of the precarious nuclear safety situation in Ukraine, and discussed his trip to Fukushima, developments with Iran, reaching gender parity at the IAEA and more.
- 'Dangerous nuclear rhetoric and threats' trigger stark wake-up call: UN chief UN News 03 Mar 2025 -- Dramatically evolving geopolitical tensions amid "dangerous nuclear rhetoric and threats" are a stark wake-up call for States to take action to support the legally binding atomic weapon ban treaty, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday.
- Nuclear energy watchdog chief raises 'serious' safety concerns over sites in Ukraine and Iran UN News 03 Mar 2025 -- In his latest address to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Monday, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi warned of the escalating nuclear safety risks in Ukraine as the conflict grinds on.
February
- More than 145 Reports Added to IAEA Incident and Trafficking Database in 2024 IAEA 28 Feb 2025 -- In 2024, 147 incidents of illegal or unauthorized activities involving nuclear and other radioactive material were reported to the Incident and Trafficking Database (ITDB), a number aligned with the historical average. The new data released by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today underlines the need for continued vigilance and improvement of regulatory oversight for security of nuclear and other radioactive material.
- Alarming trends in nuclear material trafficking highlight urgent security gaps UN News 28 Feb 2025 -- There were just under 150 incidents of illegal or unauthorised activity involving nuclear and other radioactive material reported last year, according to the international nuclear energy watchdog's monitoring database tracking these incidents.
- World's 'warmongers' must end disdain for global order, UN chief insists UN News 24 Feb 2025 -- With no end to numerous protracted conflicts - not least in Ukraine, three years to the day since the full-scale Russian invasion - UN chief António Guterres on Monday scorned the world's "warmongers" for trampling on people's most fundamental rights.
- Secretary-General's Remarks to the Human Rights Council [as delivered] UN Secretary-General 24 Feb 2025
- Nuclear weapons are 'one-way road to annihilation' warns Guterres UN News 24 Feb 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday warned that the risk of nuclear conflict is rising - as global security arrangements unravel and military spending soars - urging governments to push for total disarmament.
- Secretary-General's remarks to Conference on Disarmament [as delivered] UN Secretary-General 24 Feb 2025
- Chinese FM calls for true multilateralism, more equitable global governance system People's Daily 20 Feb 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for reinvigorating true multilateralism and speeding up the efforts to build a more just and equitable global governance system.
- Wang Yi on How the U.N. Security Council Better Fulfills Its Duties PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi answered questions from the media on the spot after chairing the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council high-level meeting themed "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance".
- Wang Yi on the U.N. Security Council High-level Meeting Reaching Consensus on Revitalizing Multilateralism PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi made remarks to the media after chairing the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council high-level meeting themed "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance".
- Wang Yi Elaborates on China's View on Improving Global Governance PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi elaborated on China's view on the reform and improvement of global governance when chairing the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council high-level meeting in New York.
- Remarks by H.E. Wang Yi at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Meeting "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance" PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance UN Secretary-General 18 Feb 2025
- Amid 'clear' threat of nuclear war, Guterres tells Security Council multilateral off-ramp is essential UN News 18 Feb 2025 -- Strengthening international cooperation and delivering on a UN pact that calls for reforming global governance, among other measures, was the focus of debate in the Security Council on Tuesday.
- In Day-Long Security Council Debate, Speakers Offer Divergent Views on 'New' World Order, Stress Need to Update Global Governance UN Security Council 18 Feb 2025 -- During a day-long Security Council debate on practicing multilateralism and reforming global governance today, speakers stressed the urgent need to update the United Nations — founded 80 years ago — including reforms to the Council itself and to the global economic order to better address twenty-first-century challenges.
January
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