International organizations stories

Sep 20, 2026

Michelle Bachelet withdraws from UN secretary-general race

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced she is withdrawing her candidacy to become the next UN secretary-general, ending a bid that had struggled to gain traction after finishing second to last in a recent straw poll of the Security Council.

Sep 20, 20268 sources

Jul 21, 2026

Trump administration weighed cutting ties with UN Refugee Agency

The Trump administration has weighed severing relations with UNHCR in recent weeks, prompting urgent diplomatic efforts by UN officials and international diplomats to persuade the United States to maintain its support for the refugee agency.

Jul 21, 20265 sources