WASHINGTON: The head of the United Nations voiced hope for 2024 on Thursday (Friday in Manila) and urged unity to rebuild trust.

"2023 has been a year of enormous suffering, violence, and climate chaos. Humanity is in pain. Our planet is in peril. 2023 is the hottest year on record," Antonio Guterres said in a video message for the New Year.

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