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UN Leadership Race Kicks Off with First Round of Interviews
The first round of interviews for the next UN leader has taken place, with the head of the IAEA expressing a downbeat view on the global body's future.
Next UN Leader Selection Process Begins
The race to become the next leader of the United Nations has officially begun. Four declared candidates faced hours of questions over two days of interviews. A central question posed was whether the UN can be made effective again.
IAEA Head Expresses Downbeat Note on UN's Future
Rafael Grossi, an Argentine diplomat who heads the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), struck a downbeat note about the global body’s future during his interview. He emphasized the significance of this election process, which aims to replace Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, due to its consequential nature.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-23)*
