# UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender joins

https://mins.news/en/item/113050

- euronews, 2026-10-23 16:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/un-chief-race-enters-decisive-phase-as-new-contender-arrives

> UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the contest to become UN secretary-general, challenging front-runner Rebeca Grynspan at a pivotal moment for the organisation. The race could produce the UN’s first-ever female secretary-general.

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