UNGA OPENS AMID GLOBAL CRISES
World leaders are gathering in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly as international attention focuses on the wars in Ukraine and Iran, instability in the Middle East, global security, economic pressures and the future of international cooperation. The high-level General Debate begins on September 22, bringing together presidents, prime ministers, vice presidents and senior government officials from around the world. The gathering provides an opportunity for countries to address major international challenges while holding bilateral meetings on security, trade, investment, development and diplomacy. United States President Donald Trump is expected to have a particularly busy schedule, with meetings involving leaders from several regions. The Russia-Ukraine war and the continuing instability in the Middle East are among the major issues surrounding this year's gathering. Reuters reports that Trump is scheduled to meet numerous foreign leaders, includi...