Ugandan statesman enters race to become next U.N. chief
A Ugandan statesman entered the contest to succeed António Guterres as U.N. secretary-general, expanding a field reported to include seven candidates.
António Guterres
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UN Security Council Discusses Syria on July 21 as António Guterres Heads to Damascus
The UN Security Council discussed Syria on July 21, 2026, as Secretary-General António Guterres began his first visit to Damascus in the role and investigators warned that security in southern Syria remained fragile.
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UN Security Council Extends Houthi Attacks Reporting Mandate for Six Months
The Security Council adopted Resolution 2826 on July 14, extending the UN secretary-general’s reporting mandate on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and keeping the issue under formal international monitoring.
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Trump announces proposed Hamas disarmament deal as Gaza hurdles remain
President Donald Trump announced July 31 that Hamas had agreed to disarm under a proposed Gaza arrangement, according to the Associated Press. The report said major questions about implementation, enforcement and timing remained unresolved.