https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-race-to-be-the-next-un-secretary-general-is-on-and-placating-trump-is-a-priorityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-race-to-be-the-next-un-secretary-general-is-on-and-placating-trump-is-a-priorityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-race-to-be-the-next-un-secretary-general-is-on-and-placating-trump-is-a-priority#u82329Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:05:52 +0000The global search for the next United Nations secretary-general is officially underway, with candidates navigating complex geopolitical dynamics that include placating Donald Trump. Informal straw polls have failed to establish a clear front-runner for the position. While Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan narrowly leads the informal polls according to sources, former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has officially abandoned her candidacy following low poll support. The race is further complicated by potential trade-offs between the United States and China, leaving contenders to face difficu