World leaders convene for UNGA 80th anniversary

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the United Nations General Assembly, July 28. Richard Drew/AP

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has opened in New York, marking the body’s 80th anniversary.

• Leaders are addressing conflicts such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and Israel’s conflict in Gaza, both stalled in the UN Security Council.

• The organisation faces budget constraints, linked to reduced funding from the United States.

The high-level week highlights the UN’s struggle to maintain its founding vision of promoting peace.

Source: Reuters, NPR

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🇺🇳The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has opened in New York, marking the body’s 80th anniversary. • Leaders are addressing conflicts such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and Israel’s conflict in Gaza, both stalled in the UN Security Council. • The organisation faces budget constraints, linked to reduced funding from the United States. The high-level week highlights the UN’s struggle to maintain its founding vision of promoting peace. ℹ️ @Reuters @npr #unitednations #geopolitics #internationalrelations #unga #worldnews

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