https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uae-official-emerges-as-late-contender-to-lead-unContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uae-official-emerges-as-late-contender-to-lead-unhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uae-official-emerges-as-late-contender-to-lead-un#u153689Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:31:47 +0000Senior United Arab Emirates diplomat Lana Nusseibeh entered the contest to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, emerging as a late contender to lead the United Nations. The nomination arrives after six Security Council straw polls failed to produce a consensus candidate or a clear front-runner possessing the required support of all five key powers. Nusseibeh campaigned on a reformist agenda and vowed to work for peace, stating she wants to act with greater urgency. Meanwhile, Rebeca Grynspan has held the lead in the ongoing straw polls as the race enters a decisive stage.Why it mattersT