UNGA 81 opens as UN faces war, financial strain and leadership transition
The 81st United Nations General Assembly brings nearly 130 heads of state to New York amid major global challenges. Donald Trump returns as the US faces questions over UN funding and reforms, while the Ukraine war, the Sudan crisis, and growing artificial intelligence risks dominate the agenda. The assembly also begins the search for António Guterres' successor as questions grow over the UN's future global role.
