The United Nations General Assembly will vote on Wednesday (Jun 3) to elect new non-permanent members to the UN Security Council for two-year terms beginning in 2027. The Philippines and Kyrgyzstan are vying to fill the vacant Asia-Pacific seat, with Manila mounting a high-profile campaign for the position. Analysts say a successful Philippine bid could provide an opportunity to elevate Southeast Asian concerns within the UN's most powerful body. Mitch McCann reports for CNA from the United