Source: United Nations (video statements)
Remarks by Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet, on behalf of António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the Memory of his Majesty King Harald V of Norway.
Director Announces Sixth Captured Most Wanted Fraudster
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Director Kash Patel announced the capture of Emylee Thai in Vietnam. Thai was on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters List.
More: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/most-wanted-fraudsters/emylee-thai
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UN Responds as Thousands Flee Yemen for Djibouti
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Around 2,300 people fleeing the latest escalation of conflict in Yemen have arrived in northern Djibouti, with further arrivals expected. The UN and its partners are providing food, water, shelter and other essential assistance, but warned that local capacity is under growing pressure and additional resources are urgently needed.
Quiz: the largest landlocked country in Africa – 14th September
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Why #AI Needs Shared Rules – ‘What we do with it is now up to all of us’ – UN Chief
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Introducing the Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, Secretary-General António Guterres (1 Jul) said, “the science is here. We can no longer say we did not know. What we do with it is now up to all of us.”
Guterres told reporters in New York that the report “is honest about the extraordinary promise of this technology.”
Used well, he said, “AI could be the most powerful engine for development, speeding the world’s progress on everything from health and hunger to learning and climate,” but warned that the Panel was “just as clear eyed about the harm artificial intelligence can cause.”
The Secretary-General said, “the more AI advances without shared rules, the less say governments and people will have in the outcome.”
He stressed that “this is a preliminary report” and the Panel “will keep working as the technology evolves.”
Yemen, Djibouti & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (14 September 2026) | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
[There was an audio issue in the beginning, we apologize for any inconvenience.]
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Secretary-General / BRICS Summit
– Deputy Secretary-General / Nigeria
– Yemen
– Djibouti
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Lebanon
– Sudan
– Ukraine
– International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
– Third Review Conference Of The States Parties To The Convention On Cluster Munitions
– Artificial Intelligence / Human Rights
– Financial Contribution
– Briefing And Guests
SECRETARY-GENERAL / BRICS SUMMIT
The Secretary-General will be arriving today in New York, after leaving the BRICS summit in New Delhi late Sunday.
The Secretary-General told the 18th BRICS Summit yesterday that global institutions must be reshaped to reflect today’s economic, demographic and geopolitical realities, as the world moves irreversibly towards multipolarity.
He called for reform of the United Nations Security Council, the Bretton Woods system and the international financial architecture, and he urged greater influence for developing countries, stronger multilateral development banks, expanded concessional financing and effective debt relief. “Our institutional structures must reflect” the realities of today, he said, stressing that a more representative multilateral system is essential to inclusive global growth.
The Secretary-General also called for equitable access to artificial intelligence, accelerated climate action and renewed respect for international law amid conflicts from Gaza and the wider Middle East to Ukraine and Sudan.
On climate, he pressed countries to speed the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, scale up finance for developing nations and protect communities from worsening impacts, adding that critical minerals must generate value and jobs in producing countries, and saying, “Enough plundering.”
On Friday evening, upon his arrival in India, the Secretary-General had a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which they discussed the priorities of India’s presidency of the BRICS, including the need for multilateral institutions that clearly reflect the realities of the world in the 21st century.
On Saturday, the Secretary-General met with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt.
The Secretary-General and President Sisi discussed global developments, including the situation in the broader Middle East and Ukraine, and their global impact. The Secretary-General and the President discussed in detail the situation in Gaza and in the West Bank and reaffirmed the right of self-determination of the Palestinian people.
At the summit, the Secretary-General also spoke with President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia and the President of the International Solar Alliance, Ashish Khanna.
DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL / NIGERIA
The Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, concluded a trip to Nigeria which included visits to Ogun and Imo States, where she commended both governments for advancing inclusive development, women’s empowerment, healthcare, youth innovation and digital transformation aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Accompanied by some Country Team members, she met former President Olusegun Obasanjo, as well as the Governors of both states.
In Ogun State, she engaged with beneficiaries of the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Programme, while in Imo State she met young innovators developing technology solutions such as AI applications, drones, e-commerce platforms and e-governance tools.
On Sunday, she travelled to Lagos for an Africa-Diaspora Leadership Programme, before heading to South Africa for a meeting of the Africa Expert Panel, focused on advancing Africa’s development priorities and strengthening the continent’s voice in the global economic system.
She will return to New York tomorrow.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-09-14
What is IMF Capacity Development?
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
The IMF shares economic expertise and practical experience with member countries through advice, training, and peer learning, helping governments strengthen institutions and support growth, stability, and jobs. https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/what-we-do
Get to know the IMF’s Capacity Development Office in Thailand (CDOT)
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
Introducing IMF’s Capacity Development Office in Thailand
Get to know the IMF’s Capacity Development Office in Thailand (CDOT) and discover how it works with partners to support capacity development across the region.
Telling Africa’s Future: Media, Innovation and Development | Goals Lounge | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a powerful blueprint for the continent’s socio-economic transformation. But how can Africa’s media help reshape the continent’s global narrative—from one of risk to one of opportunity?
This discussion will examine the media’s role in promoting a more informed, pro-investment outlook—one that supports economic growth while advancing SDG delivery. The Africa Media Leaders Roundtable seeks to harness the transformative power of media and storytelling to redefine how Africa’s progress toward the SDGs is portrayed—promoting a more nuanced, hopeful and inspiring portrayal that drives action, informs policy decisions and attracts sustainable investment.
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The Goals Lounge is an innovative platform at the UN Headquarters that brings together dialogue, partnerships and visibility to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Since its launch, it has enabled major announcements, mobilized significant financial commitments and supported high-impact initiatives across areas such as mental health, women’s leadership and digital transformation, while engaging diverse stakeholders and audiences worldwide.
International Day of Democracy: Raising hands and voices | Goals Lounge | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
How can governance systems create meaningful opportunities for people to influence the decisions that affect their lives? Marking the International Day of Democracy 2026, this session will explore how deliberative democracy can foster greater agency and ownership by bringing diverse voices into public decision-making. Through reflections on international experience and citizens’ assemblies, participants will discuss how participation, dialogue and inclusion can strengthen trust and contribute to more responsive and effective governance.
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The Goals Lounge is an innovative platform at the UN Headquarters that brings together dialogue, partnerships and visibility to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Since its launch, it has enabled major announcements, mobilized significant financial commitments and supported high-impact initiatives across areas such as mental health, women’s leadership and digital transformation, while engaging diverse stakeholders and audiences worldwide.