General Assembly
UN Launches Global Search for Next Secretary-General with Focus on Gender Diversity
Nov 26, 2025 08:10 am CST
The United Nations has officially begun its search for the next Secretary-General to succeed Antonio Guterres in 2027, emphasizing qualifications in international diplomacy and encouraging female candidates for the historically male-dominated position. Potential contenders include prominent Latin American figures, reflecting geographical rotation traditions, with the selection process involving public interviews and ultimate approval from Security Council permanent members.
UN Believes It Has Solved The Abrupt Stopping Of Trump's Escalator
Sep 24, 2025 09:24 am CST
The United Nations believes it has solved the mystery of why an escalator abruptly stopped shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump stepped onto it on Tuesday - his videographer may have accidentally triggered a safety mechanism.