New York, 8 January 2026 – Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per ...

The Secretary-General regrets the announcement by the White House regarding the United States’ decision to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities.As we have consistently underscored, ...

The global economy showed notable resilience in 2025, performing better than anticipated despite repeated shocks and heightened uncertainty. Trade flows continued to expand, and overall activity held ...

The General Assembly declared International Moon Day, a United Nations-designated international day to be observed annually on 20 July, in its resolution 76/76 on “International cooperation in the ...

The current world population of 7.6 billion is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030, 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100, according to a new United Nations report being launched today. With ...

In a note dated 27 February 2022, the Secretary-General informed Member States that the eleventh emergency special session would convene at Headquarters on Monday, 28 February 2022 for the ...

Under the Charter, the Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.Mr. Guterres' predecessors as Secretary-General were: ...

The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 will present global and regional economic outlooks for the year ahead, highlighting the need for global cooperation and policies to support growth and ...

I am appalled by the reports of Palestinians killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza yesterday. It is unacceptable that Palestinians are risking their lives for food. I call for an immediate and ...

The Secretary-General welcomes the Advisory Opinion issued today by the International Court of Justice, which reaffirmed several fundamental obligations of Israel under international law.

The current world population of 7.6 billion is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030, 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100, according to a new United Nations report being launched today. With ...

Secretary-General’s remarks following briefing on the floods by Sindh province’s Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah Sukkur It is difficult not to feel deeply moved when we hear such a detailed ...