{
  "id": 7074657,
  "title": "The Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says UNSG Guterres",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/the-security-council-is-paralysed-but-the-un-is-not-broken-says-unsg",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T07:00:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/the-security-council-is-paralysed-but-the-un-is-not-broken-says-unsg-guterres/article71462695.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has criticized the culture of \"impunity\" and geopolitical divisions among global superpowers, stating that the Security Council is paralyzed and the UN is not broken. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, Guterres discussed various issues, including UN reform, the election for his successor, the Israel-Gaza war, and India's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation and the need for superpowers to recognize the limits of their power. Guterres also highlighted the role of India in peace efforts and the importance of trust and mediation in resolving conflicts. The BRICS summit witnessed discussions on the future of global governance and the need for a reformed UN, particularly in addressing the ineffectiveness of the Security Council due to the division of superpowers.",
  "summary": "Mr. Guterres, in Delhi for BRICS Summit, commends India’s efforts at mediation between Russia and Ukraine, clarifies map controversy",
  "key_points": [
    "UN Secretary-General Guterres criticizes Security Council paralysis",
    "Guterres emphasizes UN's resilience amid geopolitical divisions",
    "India plays key role in peace efforts and conflict resolution"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The UN Secretary-General's comments signal a push for reform and renewed emphasis on mediation and trust to overcome current global divisions and institutional paralysis.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "The Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says UNSG Guterres",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/the-security-council-is-paralysed-but-the-un-is-not-broken-says-unsg-7081297",
        "published": "2026-09-13T07:32:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}