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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.
India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise 'Maitree' Underway In Meghalaya
Sep 03, 2025 03:02 am CST
Army contingents of India and Thailand are taking part in a fortnight-long joint military exercise in Meghalaya, with a focus on company-level counter-terrorist operations in semi-urban terrain under a UN Charter, officials said on Tuesday.