For 80 years, the United Nations has never had a woman lead it — but 2026 could change that. As Secretary-General António Guterres's term ends, the race to succeed him is heating up, with strong contenders including Michelle Bachelet and Rebeca Grynspan. The UN Security Council is now deep in closed-door discussions, weighing candidates before making its recommendation to the General Assembly, which holds the final vote.


Race for the UN's top job: Could 2026 finally give the world its first woman secretary-general?

The Commonwealth leaders summit is underway in the Rwandan capital of Kigali. Prince Charles is there representing the queen along with the Duchess of Cornwall.

Prince Charles attends the Commonwealth Summit 2022

Voicing concern over Russia's move, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said the decision is a 'violation' of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

UN chief Antonio Guterres voices concern, calls Russian move a 'violation' of Ukraine’s sovereignty

The United Nations is running a deficit of $230 million, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday and may run out of money by the end of October. In a letter intended for the 37,000 employees at the U.

United Nations may run out of money by end of the month: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

He also referred to the 125-strong women peacekeepers of the Indian Formed Police Unit deployed with the UN mission in Liberia

UN Chief thanks India for strong, sustained support to peacekeeping

The former Portugese prime minister will replace Ban Ki-moon of South Korea who has served two five-year terms

UN appoints Antonio Guterres as next secretary-general