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Yeshiva World News · Nov 1, 2026

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The UAE’s candidate for UN Secretary-General, veteran diplomat Lana Nusseibeh, finished fourth in an informal UN Security Council vote, receiving seven votes in favor, six against, and two abstentions, according to Middle East Eye. Nusseibeh, nominated by the UAE on October 21, needs at least nine votes and no veto from any of the five permanent Security Council members to secure the position. Britain is reportedly considering backing her candidacy.

The UAE’s candidate for UN Secretary-General, veteran diplomat Lana Nusseibeh, finished fourth in an informal UN Security Council vote, receiving seven votes in favor, six against, and two abstentions, according to Middle East Eye. Nusseibeh, nominated by the UAE on October 21, needs at least nine votes and no veto from any of the five permanent Security Council members to secure the position. Britain is reportedly considering backing her candidacy.

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