Politics · New York, United States · United States of America · October 25, 2026

Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN secretary-general

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 25, 2:38 PM ET

Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh entered the race to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary-general. Palestine has endorsed her. Critics point to the UAE's human rights record and its role in Sudan. UAE officials rejected Iran's criticism of her candidacy.

Why it matters

The next secretary-general will lead the United Nations through wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan.

Background

Guterres's second term ends in 2026. Nusseibeh, of Palestinian heritage, served as the UAE's ambassador to the UN and helped secure aid deliveries to Gaza.

The story so far

1. Oct 25Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN secretary-general
2. Oct 27US and Cuban envoys clash at UN over embargo
3. Oct 28UN assembly again backs end to US embargo of Cuba
4. Oct 29UN vote against Cuba embargo falls to lowest since 1995
5. Oct 31UN secretary-general race: Turkey nominates Sinirlioglu; straw poll continues
6. Nov 5Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor race

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 25, 3:00 PM ET
• The National ↗Oct 25, 2:38 PM ET

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