UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender arrives

EuroNews23 October 2026, 16:12 UTCUnited Arab Emirates

UAE’s star diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race for the UN secretary-general position, challenging front-runner Rebeca Grynspan at a decisive time for the global organisation's future. The UN chief race could now lead to the first ever female secretary-general.

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