July 31, 2026, New York, New York, United States: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to the press at UN Headquarters in New York, NY on July 31, 2026. UN Secretary-General António Guterres reported on his recent visits to Syria, Jordan, and Cyprus. He also addressed the world's major conflicts, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Among the developments he highlighted was the announcement leer más by President Donald Trump that Hamas had agreed to disarm and that Israel would withdraw from Gaza, describing it as an important step toward ending the conflict. Another major topic of his remarks was climate change. Guterres warned that the climate crisis continues to worsen while many countries still deny or downplay the scientific reality, urging governments to take stronger and more immediate action to address the global emergency. leer menos