World Leaders Gather for War, Climate, and Artificial Intelligence Crises
World leaders are gathering amid ongoing wars, climate crises, economic pressures, and artificial intelligence concerns.
World leaders are gathering for the United Nations General Assembly under the shadow of wars, deep divisions, climate shocks, and fears of runaway artificial intelligence.
Global Agenda and Crises
The annual high-level United Nations General Assembly meeting is taking place against the backdrop of major conflicts shaking the world.
The agenda includes conflicts in Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Congo, and Myanmar, alongside global warming and economic hardships.
Artificial Intelligence and the Security Council
Concerns that runaway artificial intelligence could pose a threat to humanity have moved to the forefront of the global agenda.
The United Nations Security Council will hold a high-level meeting on artificial intelligence on Wednesday afternoon.
General Assembly Speakers
Sessions will begin on Tuesday with the participation of approximately 130 heads of state and government expected to address the General Assembly.
U.S. President Donald Trump and the French President are among the leaders scheduled to take the podium on Tuesday.
Leaders' Schedule of Participation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are set to deliver their speeches on Wednesday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will address the assembly on Thursday.
Leaders and Non-Attendees
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the figures who will not be attending the meeting in person.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's second five-year term ends on December 31, and a clear successor has not yet emerged.