As the world enters 2026, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark but hopeful New Year appeal, urging global leaders to shift resources away from destruction and towards development, peace, and people. “The world stands at a crossroads,” he said, warning that conflict, climate breakdown, and systemic violations of international law are eroding trust in leadership worldwide. “People everywhere are asking: Are leaders even listening? Are they ready to act?” he said. Read more: Prayer for the New Year At $2.7 trillion, military spending rose by 10% in 2025 The UN chief underscored the scale of […]... Keep on reading: New Year 2026: UN chief asks world leaders to 'choose people and planet over pain'