The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to conduct its third straw poll to select the next UN Secretary-General, ahead of the upcoming high-level General Assembly in New York. The poll, which will take place in the coming days, aims to narrow down the list of candidates for the top UN post. The General Assembly, scheduled to convene next week, will serve as the final stage in the selection process, where member states will formally vote on the new leader. The decision will be made by consensus, as per UN rules. The current Secretary-General, António Guterres, is set to step down in July 2022, marking the end of his second term. The process has been closely watched, with several candidates from different regions vying for the position. The outcome of the straw poll will influence the final vote, though the Assembly retains the ultimate authority.