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Rafael Grossi

Rafael Grossi — current head of the UN nuclear watchdog, candidate to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN Secretary-General.

2026-05-182026-07-24

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Rafael Grossi of Argentina, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Macky Sall of Senegal are all in the running to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres."This UN town hall wil

    Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate
  3. The Standard

    Observers say it is difficult to pick a favorite, given that the world's major powers are divided on the outcome, but Argentina's Rafael Grossi -- the current head of the UN nuclear watchdog -- has been repeatedly mentioned.Grossi is a candidate along with Chile's Michelle Bachel

    Who are the six candidates vying to lead the UN?
  4. June 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said Iran had "declared quite clearly" it did not intend to develop nuclear weapons.

    Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire
  6. The Standard

    "The government of Iran has declared quite clearly that this is not their intention," International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said Friday of developing nuclear weapons.

    US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Middle East truce
  7. The Standard

    "The government of Iran has declared quite clearly that this is not their intention," International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said Friday of developing nuclear weapons.

    Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire
  8. Citizen Digital

    Other declared candidates are Argentina's Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the former president of Senegal, Macky Sall.

    Guyana's UN ambassador enters race for secretary-general
  9. Citizen Digital

    International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi threw his weight behind a strategy that President William Ruto has increasingly placed at the centre of Kenya's long-term energy future.

    IAEA chief backs Ruto's nuclear push despite Kenya's renewable energy success
  10. The Standard

    Also invited were the two other declared candidates: Argentina's Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency; and the former president of Senegal, Macky Sall, with the latter sending a short video message.UN 'irreplaceable' The UN General Assembly of member

    A woman in charge of the UN? Candidates feel it's about time
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said in March that what remained of that stock was “mainly” stored in a tunnel complex in Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility, ​and that his agency believed slightly more than 200 kg of it was there.

    Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran
  13. Citizen Digital

    Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN's nuclear agency, condemned the attack. The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a social media post that Grossi expressed "grave concern about the incident and says military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable".

    Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
World & Region

Six UN secretary-general candidates debate ahead of selection

The News

Six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of the selection process. The candidates are Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and Senegal's Macky Sall, competing to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

23 July 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Six UN secretary-general candidates debate ahead of selection

    Six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of the selection process. The candidates are Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and Senegal's Macky Sall, competing to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Six candidates compete to succeed Guterres as UN Secretary-General

    Four women and two men are running to become the next UN Secretary-General, with Rafael Grossi of Argentina (current head of the UN nuclear watchdog), Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana, and Macky Sall of Senegal among the contenders. The Security Council's five permanent members—the US, Britain, China, France, and Russia—have veto power over the selection.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 28 June

  1. Iran and US trade strikes amid peace deal dispute

    Iran accused the US of violating their deal to end the Middle East war after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf, following US accusations that Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. US and Iran exchange strikes amid Strait of Hormuz tension

    Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar positions, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a US cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The exchanges raised questions about efforts to maintain the waterway's openness while the countries negotiate a settlement to a war that began on February 28.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Iran and US exchange strikes over disputed ceasefire violation

    Iran accused the United States of violating a peace deal after Washington struck Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar sites in response to alleged Iranian attacks on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards retaliated with strikes on US targets in the Gulf region and warned of broader response if aggression continues.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 13 June

  1. Guyana nominates UN ambassador for secretary-general

    Guyana has nominated its UN ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Burkett to run for UN secretary-general, a post that will be vacant at the end of the year when incumbent Antonio Guterres completes two terms. President Irfaan Ali highlighted Rodrigues-Burkett's leadership during Guyana's recent non-permanent Security Council membership.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. IAEA chief supports Kenya's nuclear energy strategy

    The head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency has defended Kenya's pursuit of nuclear power despite the country already generating more than 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, arguing that energy decisions must account for future needs beyond current success.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Three women candidates debate next UN secretary-general

    Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN secretary-general at the end of the year. All three candidates argued during a Geneva debate that it is time for a woman to lead the UN for the first time in its 80-year history.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. Iran's supreme leader orders enriched uranium to remain in country

    Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has directed that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, hardening Tehran's stance against a key U.S. demand in peace talks and contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that the United States will not allow Iran to retain its highly enriched uranium stockpile.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Drone strike triggers fire at UAE nuclear power plant

    A drone struck an electrical generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, triggering a fire, with authorities reporting no injuries or radiation impact. The UAE defence ministry said the drone was one of three that entered the country from the western border, and a presidential adviser suggested Iran or its regional proxies may be responsible, though investigations are ongoing.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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