US weighs controversial candidates for UN Secretary-General, including ex-Turkish FM

Politico reports the White House is dissatisfied with current candidates to replace Antonio Guterres and is considering Ferdinand Sinirlioglu, former Turkish FM who accused Israel of war crimes, alongside FIFA president and Gaza Peace Council representative. Leading candidate remains Rebecca Grinspan, who would be the first woman and Jew in the role, but her candidacy faces criticism. This signals a potential shift in US stance on UN leadership, with implications for Middle East diplomacy.