https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-will-be-the-next-un-secretary-generalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-will-be-the-next-un-secretary-generalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-will-be-the-next-un-secretary-general#u82226Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:55:38 +0000Costa Rica's Grynspan narrowly leads an informal straw poll for the next UN Secretary-General, though some reports indicate the process has yet to produce a clear front-runner. The race includes seven candidates, four of whom are women. Selection may depend on trade-offs between the US and China, with Politico noting that appeasing Donald Trump is a necessity. Incoming leadership must address a crisis of trust, potential bankruptcy, and the erosion of war rules. Additionally, a coalition of global Jewish communities is urging member states to appoint a leader who prioritizes combating ant