All candidates vying for the position of UN Secretary-General were vetoed by permanent members of the Security Council on Friday, October 16th, according to diplomatic sources. The straw poll revealed that none of the seven contenders managed to avoid a veto from the five major powers holding that right. This outcome opens the possibility for additional candidates to emerge. The results indicate a significant deadlock in the selection process. This initial vote was not conclusive, and the UN must now consider alternative options to secure a consensus. The situation suggests a challenging path forward in finding a new leader for the United Nations. The possibility of further nominations is now being actively explored.