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World Politics & Diplomacy 03 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

UN Peacekeeping Mission in Western Sahara Ends After 35 Years, Raising Fears of Escalation

The United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has come to an end after 35 years, closing a long-running international effort to monitor one of the world’s most intractable territorial disputes. The mission’s departure has intensified concerns that the conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front could harden further, even as rival draft resolutions at the UN Security Council exposed deep divisions over the territory’s future.

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World Politics & Diplomacy26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Trump Administration Reportedly Weighs Viktor Orbán for UN Chief in Diplomatic Shake-Up

The Trump administration is reportedly considering Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a possible candidate for United Nations secretary-general, a move that would place one of Europe’s most polarizing nationalist leaders at the center of global diplomacy. The prospect underscores how sharply Washington’s approach to multilateral institutions could shift if the reported discussions advance, while also raising questions about support from other major powers and the future direction of the UN itself.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 11:40 PM IST

Trump Administration Rejects All Current UN Chief Options, Seeks Fresh Candidates

The Trump administration has moved to block all current options in the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general, according to Politico, and is pressing for new candidates to enter the field. The intervention adds a late-stage political shock to an already fluid succession contest and could reshape the balance of support inside the Security Council.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 10:39 AM IST

UN Gender Snapshot Exposes the Odds Against a Woman Secretary-General

A new UN-backed gender snapshot underscores how far the global system remains from parity, even as the race for the next secretary-general begins to sharpen. The data lands at a politically sensitive moment, reviving scrutiny of whether the United Nations is prepared to elevate a woman to its top post for the first time in its history.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:38 PM IST)

Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for Next UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth informal straw poll in the contest to choose the next United Nations secretary-general, sharpening the field as candidates intensify lobbying ahead of the formal selection process. The latest round underscores how closely watched the race has become, with diplomatic sources and reporting indicating that Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her position, though the outcome remains unsettled.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:11 PM IST)

Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth straw poll on candidates to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres, sharpening the contest as diplomats weigh regional balance, gender, and geopolitical acceptability. Early reporting suggests Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her standing after an active lobbying push during the UN General Assembly, while the field remains fluid and politically sensitive.

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India & World Affairs2h ago

At UNGA, Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan on terrorism and water, says India will defend itself

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used India's National Statement at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rejecting what he called attempts to normalise terrorism and deny its consequences. He also linked global instability to rising costs for the Global South, pressed for UN reform, and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution in Gaza.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Netanyahu's US Visit Undeterred by ICC Arrest Warrant

Despite an international arrest warrant from the ICC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu successfully addressed the UN General Assembly in New York. This incident raises questions about the effectiveness of international law in geopolitical contexts.

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