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flag UN chief warns of failing global cooperation, urging reform amid rising inequality and geopolitical rifts.

flag In his farewell speech to the General Assembly, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that deep cuts to humanitarian aid, violations of international law, and geopolitical divisions are causing global cooperation to collapse. flag He denounced the Security Council's inaction, the decline of multilateralism, and the rise in inequality—the richest 1% of people now own 43% of the world's financial assets. flag Guterres emphasized the need for fair representation and coordinated action on climate change, conflict, and AI risks while calling for immediate changes to UN institutions to reflect current economic realities.

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