#Antonio Guterres
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MiscellaneousGrynspan Solidifies Lead in UN Secretary-General Race Amidst Diplomatic Deadlock
Rebeca Grynspan, former vice president of Costa Rica, has strengthened her lead in the race for the next UN secretary general, receiving 12 "encourage" votes in a recent straw poll. The Security Council is working to select a successor to Antonio Guterres amidst global challenges.
MiscellaneousUN Security Council Gears Up for Seventh Straw Poll in Heated Race for Next Secretary-General
The UN Security Council will hold its seventh straw poll on Friday as the race for the next secretary-general intensifies. This year's selection is particularly significant as several women are candidates for a role the UN has never had a female leader in its 81-year history.
PoliticsIsrael Releases Settler Attack Suspects Amid Escalating West Bank Violence Against Journalists and Diplomats
Israel has released most settler suspects arrested for attacking a US journalist and European diplomats in the West Bank, placing them under house arrest amid escalating violence. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the situation as "out of control."
PoliticsUncertainty Looms as UN Security Council Struggles to Agree on Successor to Secretary General Antonio Guterres
With UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's term ending soon, the Security Council faces a deadlock over his successor with no clear rules for a vacancy.
PoliticsCosta Rica's Rebeca Grynspan Maintains Advantage in Race for UN Chief After Fourth Straw Poll
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan has extended her lead in the fourth UN Security Council straw poll for the next Secretary General, though she still lacks a decisive consensus.
PoliticsCosta Rica's Rebeca Grynspan Extends Lead in Fourth UN Security Council Straw Poll for Next Secretary General
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan has widened her lead in the fourth UN Security Council straw poll to select the next Secretary General, amid ongoing diplomatic maneuvering and scrutiny from permanent council members.
PoliticsExistential Crisis at the UN: Global Powers Act Unilaterally as Security Council Faces Gridlock
As world leaders gather for the 81st UN General Assembly, experts warn that the United Nations faces an existential crisis driven by Security Council gridlock, funding shortages, and unilateral actions by major global powers.
PoliticsUN Chief Antonio Guterres Warns of 'Ethnic Cleansing' Threat in West Bank and Condemns Middle East Escalation
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned of potential ethnic cleansing in the West Bank and condemned the escalating Middle East conflict during his address at the UN General Assembly.
PoliticsInside UNGA 2026: Key Dates, Global Leaders, and the Agenda for New York
A comprehensive guide to the 2026 United Nations General Assembly in New York, detailing speaking schedules, key agenda items, the venue, and the ongoing race to succeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
PoliticsAs Antonio Guterres Faces His Final UN General Assembly, Can the United Nations Restore Global Trust?
As Antonio Guterres prepares for his final UN General Assembly as Secretary General, the global summit convenes amid deep uncertainties, ongoing conflicts, and questions over the UN's fading leverage.
PoliticsFormer Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Withdraws from UN Secretary-General Race Following Poor Poll Results
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has dropped out of the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general following poor results in the latest informal straw poll.
PoliticsUN Chief Antonio Guterres Demands Urgent Security Council Reform Amid Deep Geopolitical Divides
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for urgent Security Council reform, citing paralyzing geopolitical divisions among major powers and highlighting global crises from the Middle East to Ukraine and artificial intelligence.
PoliticsUN Chief Guterres Slams 'Horrible' Sudan Crisis and Demands Accountability for Weapon Suppliers
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the devastating crisis in Sudan and called for accountability for foreign weapon suppliers, while also addressing global AI safety concerns and the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank.
TechnologyUN Warns of Intensifying El Nino and Extreme Weather Expected to Last Into 2027
The World Meteorological Organisation warns that a supersized El Nino weather phenomenon will intensify and persist into 2027, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures.
EconomyUN Chief Proposes Emergency Mechanism to Safeguard Fertilizer Supply Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Global Conflict
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has proposed a new mechanism to secure fertilizer and essential goods shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating global shipping disruptions and soaring costs.
PoliticsGuyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett Emerges as Frontrunner in Latest UN Leadership Straw Poll
Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett has taken the lead in the second UN Security Council straw poll to select the next secretary-general, outpacing seven other declared candidates.
PoliticsUN Security Council Holds Second Secret Straw Poll as Eight Candidates Vie for Top Post
The UN Security Council conducted its second secret straw poll on Friday, narrowing down a field of eight candidates vying to succeed Secretary General Antonio Guterres.