Nearly 130 world leaders gather at UN amid Ukraine and Middle East wars
Nearly 130 world leaders meet at the UN amid rising global tensions.
Nearly 130 world leaders gather in New York this week for the UN General Assembly. Tensions run high over Ukraine and the Middle East.
President Trump will speak to the assembly for a second year. Chinese leader Xi Jinping is skipping the event to hold separate talks with Trump in Washington instead.
This raises questions about the UN's role in managing global crises. The US has cut its contributions and quit dozens of UN bodies.
Secretary-General António Guterres leaves at the end of 2026 with no clear replacement. The Security Council may hold high-level meetings on Ukraine, AI and the Middle East, diplomats said.
Why it mattersThe UN's weakening authority and multiple wars could reshape global alliances and security.
AustraliaNo direct impact yet, but escalating Middle East conflict drives up oil and grain prices that Australia imports and relies on.
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