The Latest: Trump returns to UN at moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and future of world body itself

President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tense moment for the world and his presidency. Following his speech, he is expected to meet with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez. Trump is also hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington for talks as the two nations navigate economic and technological tensions.

The UN remains the primary forum for the world's 193 member nations and leaders, with over 130 heads of state and government expected to speak. Among the notable speakers are President Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will also address the assembly, though he remains a controversial figure.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will deliver a video address, as the U.S. has refused to grant him a visa. The UN faces challenges, including financial difficulties due to the U.S. failure to pay its dues. Artificial intelligence has become a central focus of global concern, with the technology's rapid advancement and the lack of global regulation raising both benefits and concerns.