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Rebeca Grynspan, a Costa Rican diplomat, is leading the race to become the first female UN Secretary-General, according to a secret ballot at the Security Council. She reportedly enjoys tacit support from current chief António Guterres, with the election process expected to conclude in October.
UN forecasters warn that a rapidly developing El Niño could push about 50 million people into severe food insecurity by the end of next year, adding to the 225 million already facing hunger in 45 countries. Central and South America, the Caribbean, and southern Africa are likely to be hardest hit, with potential long-term effects on harvests and food prices.
The US-backed Gaza Peace Council has failed to make progress in six months, lacking power, funding, and enforcement, and is seeking immunity from prosecution while Israel continues ceasefire violations. Analysts urge returning the Palestinian issue to the UN framework anchored in international law.
The United Nations has launched the official process to select its next Secretary-General, with the first informal straw poll indicating former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as the leading candidate. The eventual successor will face significant global challenges, including rising conflicts and pressure for institutional reform.
Iran has formally called on the United Nations to take a more active role in post-war reconstruction, stressing the need for the organization to support conflict-affected countries. Tehran argues the UN should help mobilize resources, rebuild infrastructure, and revive economies to prevent renewed conflicts. The appeal comes as Iran seeks broader international assistance amid regional turmoil.
A new report from five UN agencies finds that 2.69 billion people—one-third of the global population—cannot afford a healthy diet. While global hunger declined for the third consecutive year in 2025, the report warns that “enormous” efforts are needed to meet the 2030 zero-hunger goal.
The UN International Maritime Organization has begun evacuating over 11,000 seafarers stranded at the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran ceasefire deal. The phased operation involves Iran, Oman, and other regional states, while ship traffic is slowly resuming.
A United Nations investigation has concluded that Israel intentionally targeted and killed Palestinian children, constituting genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity in Gaza. The report highlights that about 30% of those killed are children and details attacks on medical facilities and aid blockades that have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has released a new Caribbean leaders' platform asserting the moral, ethical and legal basis for reparations after centuries of slavery, highlighting the disproportionate impact on women and girls. The document updates Caricom's 10-point plan and calls for specific reparations for gender-based violence, linking climate justice to slavery reparations.
