Guterres: ‘Cracks have become canyons’ as world faces four tests of power

• UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the creation of independent global oversight for artificial intelligence during his final General Assembly speech. • Guterres called for AI regulation to manage global risks and criticized the Security Council for lacking permanent African representation.

• World leaders, including presidents and prime ministers, gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday for the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. • The diplomatic agenda focuses on critical global issues including wars, climate change, development, and emerging technologies.

• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as he traveled to New York for the United Nations General Assembly session. • The offer is contingent upon the United States removing economic sanctions and reducing military pressure in the region.

• World leaders are gathering at the United Nations General Assembly to address global conflicts, institutional reform, climate change, and the risks of artificial intelligence. • Financial shortages over the past 12 months have forced the organization to reduce funding for humanitarian aid and peacekeeping operations.

• Donald Trump threatened to annihilate Iran during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly. • Members of the Cuban delegation walked out of the hall after Trump predicted the imminent collapse of Cuba's communist regime.

• Donald Trump praised NATO's push for member nations to increase their defense spending to 5% of their gross domestic product. • He described the spending increase as a major step toward strengthening the collective security of the alliance.

• Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to prioritize diplomacy to resolve global challenges. • President Lula stated that the UN's credibility has been weakened by the paralysis of the Security Council and the frequent use of veto powers.

• President Donald Trump defended recent military actions against Iran and Venezuela during his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. • He stated that the U.S. faces a choice between reaching a deal with Iran or taking far more drastic steps.

• World leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly to address ongoing wars and global instability. • The agenda includes conflicts in Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Congo, and Myanmar, alongside issues like climate change and economic turmoil.

• International leaders and diplomats arrived in New York on Tuesday for the United Nations annual meeting. • The gathering involves officials from 193 member states facing escalating wars in Europe and the Middle East.

• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday that the global situation is deteriorating as spreading wars and deep divisions among major powers paralyze the organization. • Guterres told Al Jazeera that the UN Security Council is currently unable to respond effectively to growing crises or uphold international law.