Who could be the next UN Secretary-General?

For the first time in a decade, the United Nations will soon choose a new Secretary-General. DW takes a look at the six candidates, what they stand for and the challenges they and the UN will face.

Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’

The United States has turned to a career Middle East diplomat for its next ambassador to Malaysia, a sharp change in tone after an earlier nominee known for his “alpha male” bravado, pro-Israel posts and culture-war commentary drew protests in the Muslim-majority country. US President Donald Trump nominated Joshua Harris for the Kuala Lumpur posting after his previous nomination of Australian-born conservative commentator Nick Adams lapsed in the Senate. The White House sent Harris’s nominati...

By Iman Muttaqin Yusof

Trump pitches FIFA boss Gianni Infantino for UN secretary-general after World Cup: report

President Donald Trump insists his friend is ‘respected by everyone around the world,’ ignoring the many controversies that threatened to throw soccer’s biggest tournament into turmoil

By Joe Sommerlad

Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become next UN Secretary-General - report

US President Trump believes that everyone in the world respects Infantino and understands that “he has a special ability to bring people together.”

Trump tips Infantino for UN chiefdom after FIFA term: Reports

President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, according to a report by the New York Post, a move that wou...

Trump wants to nominate FIFA chief for UN secretary-general: New York Post - Tehran Times

Trump wants to nominate FIFA chief for UN secretary-general: New York Post  Tehran Times