World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine

World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly, with conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the risks of artificial intelligence, dominating talks. According to Al-Monitor, nearly 130 heads of state are meeting amid a post-World War Two order under strain, and with the UN struggling to remain relevant.

The US State Department has warned Americans to exercise caution when traveling to the Middle East, citing a complex security environment and the possibility of unforeseen escalation, as reported by multiple outlets including Hindustan Times - World News, Ajel English, and Gulf News. The warning was issued due to rising tensions, with concerns over attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, and the potential for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.

US President Donald Trump cut short his weekend at Camp David to return to the White House, amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as reported by Gulf News. The move came as the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said the Iran-backed group had fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh, and the US State Department issued security alerts to Americans, advising them to reconsider travel plans to the region.

Brief written by urgent.news from Al-Monitor, Hindustan Times - World News, Ajel English, Gulf News — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.