💨 Abstract

Annalena Baerbock, Germany's former foreign minister, was elected as the next head of the U.N. General Assembly with 167 votes. Russia criticized her candidacy, demanding a secret ballot and accusing her of bias. Baerbock, who will take office in September, plans to focus on unity and addressing global challenges, including conflicts and climate change. The U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for collective action to confront these issues.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff