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Noon briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
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UN80
The Secretary-General briefed the Member States this morning on his UN80 initiative, telling them that, as the UN celebrates its 80th anniversary, the initiative is anchored in equipping our organization in an era of extraordinary uncertainty.
He told the Member States that the liquidity crisis we now face is not new, but today’s financial and political situation adds even greater urgency to our efforts. We must rise to this moment.
Mr. Guterres said that the UN80 Initiative is structured around three key workstreams: to rapidly identify efficiencies and improvements under current arrangements; to review the implementation of all mandates given to us by Member States; and to consider the need for structural changes and programme realignment across the UN system.
He noted that all Secretariat entities in New York and Geneva have been asked to review their functions to determine if any can be performed from existing, lower-cost locations, or may otherwise be reduced or abolished.
On mandates, he said that we have already completed an identification of all mandates reflected in the programme budget—and will soon do so for the rest of the system. The review has so far identified over 3,600 unique mandates for the Secretariat alone. After this analytical work, relevant entities and departments will be invited to identify opportunities for improvements or consolidation of efforts.
On structural reforms, the Secretary-General said that we have already got the ball rolling by soliciting the views of a number of UN senior leaders. Their initial submissions –nearly 50 in all– show a high level of ambition and creativity.
He added that we know that some of these changes will be painful for our UN family. Staff and their representatives are being consulted and heard. Our concern is to be humane and professional in dealing with any aspect of the required restructuring.
SECRETARY-GENERAL TRAVELS
This afternoon the Secretary-General will be traveling to Germany to attend the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial that will kick off tomorrow, Tuesday in Berlin.
He will be joined by Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support Atul Khare, and Under-Secretary-General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Catherine Pollard.
During the high-level opening ceremony tomorrow morning, the Secretary-General is scheduled to deliver remarks that will focus on the future of peacekeeping. He will underscore the importance of the work of our Blue Helmets and the sacrifices they make.
He will touch upon contributions to peacekeeping during these tough times for the financing of our work across the board.
And just to note that this meeting provides a platform for delegations to announce substantial pledges in support of closing capability gaps and adapting peace operations to better respond to existing challenges and new realities.
While there, the Secretary-General will hold bilateral meetings with German officials, including the Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, as well as other leaders and officials attending this global event. He will also have media engagements there.
Following the Ministerial meeting in Germany, the Secretary-General will be heading to Iraq for the League of Arab States Summit, which is taking place in Baghdad on 17 May.
While in Iraq, the Secretary-General will be holding meetings with Iraqi officials and leaders from the region attending the summit. He will discuss a wide range of topics and issues mainly pertaining to the region, as you can imagine.
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Published: 12th May 2025 07:08:27 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: UN80 Initiative - UN Chief Briefing | General Assembly, 79th session | United Nations
On 11 March 2025, the UN Secretary-General launched the UN80 Initiative to ensure the UN remains effective, cost-efficient, and responsive to the People it serves. He undertook to consult closely and regularly on the progress made.
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Published: 12th May 2025 05:27:42 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: SDG 16 Conference 2025 | United Nations
The SDG 16 Conference 2025 on “Advancing Peace, Justice and Institutions for Sustainable Development” will be held on Monday, 12 May 2025 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
High-Level Opening
Panel 1: Stocktaking progress on SDG 16: Assessing achievements and challenges
Presentation of the updated Rome Civil Society Declaration on SDG 16+
The Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) are co-organizing the SDG 16 Conference 2025. In the context of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and building on the outcomes of the previous five editions, the Conference will provide a platform for showcasing tangible examples of how investing in SDG 16 delivers measurable, practical dividends for governments and people, enabling them to achieve their development priorities. It will mobilize actions and partnerships while reflecting on how SDG 16 can accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda and contribute to the implementation of the Pact for the Future. The Conference will also aim to bring insights into key intergovernmental events to be held in 2025.
Published: 12th May 2025 05:12:48 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: State of Climate in Africa: New Report Warns Hottest Decade on Record | United Nations
Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard, a new World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report warns, released today. The year 2024 was the warmest or second-warmest year, depending on the dataset, and the past decade has been the warmest on record. These impacts exacerbate hunger, insecurity and displacement in the region.
Published: 12th May 2025 05:03:42 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Advancing Global Scientific Cooperation for Sustainable Development | United Nations
Advancing Global Scientific Cooperation for Sustainable Development: Leveraging Quantum Science for a Resilient Future - High-Level Event.
Session Objectives:
Promoting global scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange:
Discuss ways to advance global scientific collaboration, leveraging opportunities such as the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD, 2024-2033) and the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (2025). Emphasize the importance of inclusive scientific engagement to tackle global challenges and support sustainable development, with a focus on participation from traditionally underrepresented regions.
Showcasing inclusive success stories:
Present success stories and case studies that illustrate ICTP's commitment to inclusivity and diversity in scientific research. Demonstrate how these initiatives promote gender equality, empower scientists from developing countries, and contribute to building a more diverse global scientific community.
Strengthening the science-policy interface based on enhanced trust in science:
Discuss the role of the science-policy interface in informing policy decisions at the UN, and how research and innovations are translated into actionable policies that address global challenges and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
Published: 9th May 2025 09:08:44 By: United Nations
CNN Video: See Edan Alexander’s reunion with family after release
Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas and reunited with his family on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack. #CNN #News
Published: 12th May 2025 10:45:00 By: CNN
CNN Video: Staffing shortages, another equipment outage plague Newark Airport
The Biden administration is to blame for the ongoing air traffic control failures at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport, and throughout the system, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday.
“I think it is clear that the blame belongs with the last administration,” he said in a press conference at the DOT headquarters. “Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden did nothing to fix the system that they knew was broken.”
Chris Meagher, a Buttigieg adviser, said Duffy “needs to spend more time doing what the American people are paying him to do — fix problems — and less time blaming others.”
Duffy’s comments come after over two weeks of ground delays and system outages at Newark Airport, where airlines have canceled and delayed flights. #CNN #News
Published: 12th May 2025 09:48:06 By: CNN
CNN Video: Dow soars 1,100 points after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs
US stocks surged after President Donald Trump’s top trade officials brokered a surprisingly dramatic de-escalation in trade tensions with China, dropping tariffs to much lower levels, which some economists say could stave off a US recession. #CNN #News
Just days ago, a de-escalation between the US and China seemed completely impossible. CNN's Phil Mattingly explains how the two countries got to the negotiating table and what it tells us about President Donald Trump's strategy moving forward. #cnn #news
Published: 12th May 2025 09:04:48 By: CNN
CNN Video: Edan Alexander reunited with family after release by Hamas
Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas and reunited with his family on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack. Alexander, wearing a black Adidas t-shirt and a baseball cap, was photographed during his handover to the Red Cross, shortly before his convoy left Khan Younis and headed towards Israel. He later arrived at an Israeli military base for a medical assessment and a long-awaited reunion with his family. #cnn #news #israel #gaza #edanalexander
Published: 12th May 2025 08:29:53 By: CNN
BBC News Video: Special report: Gaza’s children starve as Israel withholds all food supplies | BBC News
The Israeli government has allowed no food to enter Gaza for more than two months and children there are starving.
There are new warnings that almost 500,000 people there face “catastrophic hunger" with widespread malnutrition and disease.
The United Nations has again called for urgent international action to get aid back into Gaza.
Fiona Bruce presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Fergal Keane.
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Published: 12th May 2025 10:03:30 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Can the UK government bring down immigration? | BBC Newscast
Today, we look at Labour’s plan to fix the UK’s ‘‘broken’’ migration system.
James speaks to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to comb through the details including a degree-level requirement for overseas workers, ending automatic settlement after five years for most visas, and a tightening of English tests for all visa applicants.
We also look at how the US and China came to a sudden agreement to slash their tariffs for 90 days. BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker join James.
And finally, James sits down with the Secretary to the COVID Inquiry Ben Connah to catch us up on the latest on the inquiry and to tell us about the Every Story Matters project.
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Published: 12th May 2025 09:30:14 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: False claims about Europe leaders' cocaine on a train to Ukraine. #France #UK #Germany #BBCNews
Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has returned to Israel after being released by Hamas, the Israeli military says.
Alexander, 21, was serving in an elite infantry unit on the border with Gaza when he was captured during the 7 October attacks.
Of the 251 hostages, 59 remain in Gaza, up to 24 of whom are believed to be alive.
A senior Palestinian official told the BBC that the handover was intended as a goodwill gesture before US President Donald Trump's arrival on Tuesday in Qatar for negotiations.
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Published: 12th May 2025 06:26:35 By: BBC News
ODN Video: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Sex Trafficking Trial Begins in New York
The 55-year-old is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution.
He denies all allegations of sexual abuse and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Combs’ family and legal team arrived to swarms of press outside the Manhattan court.
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Published: 12th May 2025 04:57:43 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: LIVE: Donald Trump Speaks to Press After Agreeing to Slash Tariffs with China
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press with the Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the Roosevelt Room after a delegation of U.S. officials agreed to slash tariffs with China after talks in Geneva. #donaldtrump #us #china
Published: 12th May 2025 02:59:30 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: LIVE: Hamas to Release Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who is believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza, as part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement.
#hostages #hamaz #gaza
Published: 12th May 2025 01:35:52 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: U.S. and China Agree to Slash Tariffs After 'Candid' Talks
The U.S. and China have agreed to roll back most of their tariffs as they seek to end their trade war.
The deal comes after 48 hours of talks in Geneva between delegations of U.S. and Chinese officials.
The two sides have agreed a 90-day pause on recent tariffs to keep talking to resolve their trade disputes.
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Published: 12th May 2025 12:22:08 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: LIVE: Pope Leo XIV Holds an Audience with International Media
Ontario's housing minister has announced a plan aimed at solving the housing crisis. The new legislation, which would speed up new home construction while lowering costs for developers, was tabled on Monday.
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Published: 12th May 2025 10:31:01 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Hamas releases last living American hostage in Gaza
Edan Alexander, an American Israeli soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in Gaza, was released Monday by Hamas. The militant group said it was a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.
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Published: 12th May 2025 09:53:53 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Some conferences relocating to Canada as Canadians avoid U.S. travel
Some organizers are moving conferences and events north of the border as more Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S. Heather Dow, a senior manager at Events & Management Plus, tells CBC News this is due to several reasons, including diversity, equity and inclusion concerns and border issues.
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Published: 12th May 2025 09:34:37 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Trump is visiting Saudi Arabia. Here’s what to expect
U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first big international trip of his second term. CBC’s Chris Brown is in Riyadh and breaks down what you need to know about the visit.
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Published: 12th May 2025 08:03:52 By: CBC News
International Video: Explosions in Indian-administered Kashmir - reports
Explosions have been heard tonight in parts of Indian-administered Kashmir - with Pakistan accused of launching another wave of drone strikes.
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Earlier India claimed it had intercepted hundreds of Pakistani drones which it said were on the way to target cities and military bases.
Pakistan described the allegations as "baseless and misleading" and denied any "offensive actions".
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Published: 9th May 2025 07:16:44 By: Channel 4 News
International Video: Pope Leo XIV delivers first mass in Sistine Chapel
Pope Leo has given his first Mass at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, saying he wanted the Catholic Church to "illuminate the dark nights of this world".
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Breaking into English as he addressed the Cardinals who had just elected him to the post - and clad in a white robe trimmed in gold - the new Pope appealed for unity, urging them to "walk with me".
Published: 9th May 2025 06:44:59 By: Channel 4 News
International Video: Pakistan and India cricket suspended
The Indian Premier League cricket tournament has been suspended as tensions with Pakistan continue to rise.
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The remaining Pakistan Supreme League matches were initially going to be moved to the United Arab Emirates but they've also been postponed following the Prime Minister's advice.
Fighting has escalated between the two countries after India launched strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday, following an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month which killed 26 civilians. India blamed Pakistan which denies any involvement.
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Published: 9th May 2025 05:18:58 By: Channel 4 News
International Video: Israel won't be involved in Gaza aid plan - US
Israel and Hamas will not be involved in aid distribution in Gaza, but Israel will help provide security, according to the US ambassador to Israel.
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The United States has set up a new foundation designed to help deliver supplies, after the UN warned that more than two million Palestinians face imminent famine.
Israel has blocked all aid going into Gaza since March when the temporary ceasefire fell through.
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International Video: First pope from US a ‘major event’
Randy Boyagoda, a professor at the University of Toronto and has written widely on Pope Francis, says the election of the first Pope from North America is a "major event".
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