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The United Nations secretary-general has warned that recent U.S. military action in Venezuela represents a dangerous precedent under international law, raising concerns about regional stability and respect for the U.N. Charter as tensions escalate.

The UN General Assembly approved a $3.45 billion budget for 2026 after months of difficult negotiations, locking in deep spending and staffing cuts as the organization faces severe cash-flow pressures and unresolved arrears from member states.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is entering the new year amid rising conflict, climate breakdown, and deepening divisions, urging leaders to shift priorities away from military spending and toward peace, development, and climate action. He said global military outlays have reached record levels as humanitarian and development needs continue to grow.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Tammy Bruce as Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations, completing the senior leadership team at the U.S. Mission. Sworn in as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Bruce assumes the role of principal deputy to Ambassador Mike Waltz as the United States moves to advance an America First agenda and press for reform and accountability at the UN.

The United Nations has warned that Sudan’s war is entering a more dangerous phase, as intensified fighting, widespread drone strikes, and mounting civilian casualties raise fears of regional destabilization. Briefing the Security Council, senior UN officials cited escalating violence in Kordofan, attacks on civilians and peacekeepers, and a deepening humanitarian crisis as the conflict nears its 1,000th day.

The UN Secretary-General’s 2025 travel record reads less like ceremonial diplomacy and more like a map of global stress points. From conflict zones to humanitarian hubs, constant movement reflects a multilateral system struggling to contain crises rather than resolve them.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is embarking on a high-stakes trip to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Oman, combining sensitive regional diplomacy with the historic closure of the UN mission in Iraq. The visit includes talks with regional leaders, participation in the UNAOC Global Forum in Riyadh, and discussions in Muscat on Yemen before returning to New York on December 16.

The race for the next UN Secretary-General has begun, marking a pivotal test of the UN’s credibility. With rising geopolitical tensions and calls for transparency, the selection process will shape the organization’s future and reveal whether member states are ready for modern, accountable leadership.

Trump’s 2025 National Security Strategy revives the Monroe Doctrine, reshapes the Western Hemisphere, and challenges the multilateral order the U.S. helped build. It casts migration as a threat, China as a systemic rival, and Europe as a civilization in decline. For the UN, collision is inevitable—but narrow paths for cooperation still remain.

At UN Headquarters, Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held a joint press conference marking the conclusion of the 9th AU–UN Annual Conference. In response to ATN’s Ahmed Fathi, Youssouf rejected allegations of genocide in Nigeria, while Guterres called for stronger protection of journalists and humanitarian workers, labeling them “the world’s two most dangerous professions.”