United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres released his New Year message in Hindi for the first time. He warned of global chaos and urged leaders to prioritise development over military spending.

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•  UN chief releases New Year message in Hindi for first time
•  Message warns world facing chaos and uncertainty
•  Calls for more spending on development, less on wars
•  Says peace begins by fighting poverty, not conflict
•  Global military spending at $2.7 trillion, nearly 10% rise
•  Military spend far exceeds global development aid
•  Spending equals roughly Africa’s total GDP
•  Warns leaders people doubt if they are listening
• Urges leaders to choose people and planet over pain
•  Hindi message supports India’s push for language at UN