UNGA 2026 LIVE Updates: Guterres says world’s fault lines are ‘widening’ amid concerns over war, AI
UNGA 2026 LIVE Updates: World leaders gather in New York City to attend annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting, where US war on Iran, Russia’s war on Ukraine and risks of artificial intelligence are expected to dominate discussions.
The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) commenced its high-level debate in New York on Tuesday, focusing on key issues such as the Iran war, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and artificial intelligence. US President Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron are among the world leaders addressing the assembly.
The UNGA, which runs until Saturday, will be the final session for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose term ends in December. Secretary-General Guterres emphasized that military, technological, and economic power alone cannot secure peace, calling for power to be governed by law.
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