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'Save humanity': A look at the four figures battling it out to lead the United Nations

20-04-2026 06:51 Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan and Senegal's Macky Sall will each face grillings by 193 member states and NGOs this week as the race to become UN secretary-general heats up.

Rafael Grossi named one of world’s 100 most influential figures by Time magazine

15-04-2026 17:25 IAEA chief recognised for crisis diplomacy as he warns Iran oversight is vital; Argentine diplomat receives award days before key hearings get underway, race to be UN secretary-general heats up.

Another Argentine diplomat, Virginia Gamba, enters race to be UN chief

13-03-2026 17:35 Veteran diplomat Virginia Gamba enters race to succeed António Guterres as next UN secretary general; She joins fellow Argentine Rafael Grossi and Chile ex-president Michelle Bachelet in the running

UN committee questions Argentina over cuts to gender policies

11-02-2026 08:18 United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) voices concern over closure of Women, Gender & Diversity Ministry and deep budget cuts to gender-based policies.

Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', talks up 'New Gaza' plans at Davos

22-01-2026 17:55 Trump launches new 'Board of Peace' despite discord from allies; Argentina's Javier Milei, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko among leaders invited to join; France and Britain have expressed scepticism.

Only Trump superfans come onboard for ‘Board of Peace’ signing in Davos

22-01-2026 16:08 The list of invitations for Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' inauguration ceremony was long but the more notable list was the excuses made to avoid the event altogether.

Trump withdraws US from 66 global bodies, including 31 UN organisations

08-01-2026 11:44 US President Donald Trump orders withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations that "no longer serve American interests"; Decision involves 31 United Nations organisations and 35-non UN entities.

Latin America split at UN over US military action in Venezuela

06-01-2026 17:59 Security Council meeting exposes sharp regional divisions after Maduro’s capture and transfer to New York; Some governments defend sovereignty while others back Washington’s move against Maduro.

Rafael Mariano Grossi: Renewing the promise – a United Nations that works

27-11-2025 00:03 "The world still needs the United Nations – but it must be a United Nations that works," says Rafael Mariano Grossi, candidate for Secretary-General of the top international body, in his vision statement, to which the Times gained access.

Argentina formally backs Rafael Grossi’s candidacy for UN secretary-general

26-11-2025 23:50 President Javier Milei’s government puts forward the IAEA chief as a contender to succeed António Guterres in 2027, betting his technical profile, experience with global crises and diplomatic backing will win out in a pivotal year for the United Nations.

Trump slams UN, Europe, immigration in General Assembly speech

23-09-2025 12:13 Trump slams 'con job' climate change and mocks United Nations in blistering speech to General Assembly; Shying away from criticism of Washington's traditional enemies, he instead trains ire on UN bosses and tells European nations immigration is ruining their nations.

Brazil's Lula warns 'anti-democratic forces' targeting institutions

23-09-2025 12:07 "Anti-democratic forces are trying to subjugate institutions and stifle freedoms," warns Brazilian president at UN General Assembly.

Argentina raises security threat level amid Iran conflict

24-06-2025 10:14 Security was officially stepped up last Saturday following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Argentine embassies across the Middle East are now on ‘high’ alert.

by Walter Curia

IAEA seeks access to Iran nuclear sites and uranium stockpiles

23-06-2025 11:41 Rafael Grossi, head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, calls for inspectors to be allowed return to Iran's nuclear sites in a bid to "account for" Islamic republic's highly enriched uranium stockpiles.

Four Latin Americans who could become the UN’s next leader

10-04-2025 15:57 Latin American and Caribbean nations will seek to unite behind a single candidate in the contest to lead the United Nations, a move that see the first-ever female secretary-general.

Nicaragua to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council

28-02-2025 16:13 "Co-presidents" Daniel Ortega and wife Rosario Murillo quit UN Human Rights Council after being accused of enacting "persecution, forced exile and economic retaliation" against the Nicaraguan people.

Milei pulls Argentina out of World Health Organization

05-02-2025 12:01 Argentina will pull out of the World Health Organization, Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni confirms, following in the footsteps of the United States.

Argentina votes against UN resolution on women and girls

15-11-2024 12:03 Argentina the only country to vote against a UN draft resolution calling for prevention and elimination of digital violence against women and girls.

Argentina to withdraw military officers from UN’s South Lebanon mission

06-11-2024 13:40 Decision, which became known during departure of ex-foreign minister Diana Mondino, underlines President Javier Milei’s alignment with the Israeli government.

Milei to 'audit' Argentina's Foreign Ministry after Cuba embargo vote

31-10-2024 14:12 Day after sacking of Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni says "President Milei's position is clear" and that all staff unhappy with Argentina's new direction are free to "withdraw from the government."