United Nations Prepares to Choose New Secretary-General as Antonio Guterres’ Term Ends
With Antonio Guterres concluding his second term on December 31, 2026, six candidates vie to lead the UN amid calls for reform and financial challenges.
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With Antonio Guterres concluding his second term on December 31, 2026, six candidates vie to lead the UN amid calls for reform and financial challenges.
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Antonio Guterres will be the first UN secretary-general in 16 years to visit Cyprus, aiming to restart stalled negotiations on the island's long-standing division.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 20, 2026, 8:37 PM
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US President Donald Trump is said to favor FIFA chief Gianni Infantino as a candidate for the UN Secretary General role, sparking calls for investigations over their close ties.
Euronews | Jul 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
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The Security Council reviewed the fragile security situation in southern Syria and regional developments including an Israeli attack and a multinational oil pipeline project amid ongoing US-Iran conflict.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 5:41 PM
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The Security Council debates Syria's fragile security amid regional tensions and infrastructure plans amid the US-Iran conflict.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 4:29 PMglobal-institutions
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges international cooperation to ensure AI benefits all nations and supports sustainable development.
UN News | Jul 18, 2026, 2:16 AMglobal-institutions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expresses concern over renewed clashes between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for immediate dialogue to prevent catastrophic consequences.
UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:12 PM
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Amid rising military tensions in the Middle East, the United Nations calls for restraint and dialogue to prevent full-scale war and protect vital civilian infrastructure.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 12:38 AM
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Independent UN experts denounce the M23 armed group’s abuses in eastern DR Congo, while UNICEF reports child casualties in Ukraine and UNODC highlights growing transnational crime in Southeast Asia.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 11:20 PM
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On Nelson Mandela International Day, diplomats and volunteers in New York City and at the UN General Assembly emphasized the urgent need to address poverty, inequality, and global injustice.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 4:23 AMworld
The United States and Iran continue a cycle of attacks targeting each other’s strategic and civilian sites, raising international legal and humanitarian concerns.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 4:31 PMgeneral
The Trump administration reports securing more than $1 billion in United Nations budget reductions within six months, including a $550 million cut to the peacekeeping budget, signaling a shift toward reform.
Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 4:49 PMbusiness
At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged developing countries to collaborate on artificial intelligence to bridge the global technology divide.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 5:31 AMglobal-institutions
Following a significant reduction in violence since mid-June, UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon have resumed key roles including protecting humanitarian aid and restoring critical infrastructure amid ongoing peace talks.
UN News | Jul 16, 2026, 8:55 PMShowing 1-14 of 14 articles.