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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.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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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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