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The 2025 UN General Assembly was marked by skepticism about the organization's future, with Trump criticizing its effectiveness, logistical issues like escalator and teleprompter failures, and limited progress on key issues like Palestinian recognition and Iran sanctions, highlighting ongoing challenges and divisions within international diplomacy.
The United Nations faces a crisis of relevance and funding, worsened by the US's retreat under Trump, leading to paralysis in addressing global conflicts and issues, while China and other nations increase their influence amid the US's diminished role.
Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the first woman to lead MI6, marking a historic milestone for the UK intelligence agency amid ongoing global conflicts and threats, with her extensive experience in technology and Middle East operations. She succeeds Richard Moore and aims to strengthen UK intelligence efforts during a period of international tension.
President Joe Biden's 15-minute Oval Office address, calling for U.S. support for international crises in Israel and Ukraine, drew an estimated 20.3 million viewers across 10 networks. The ratings were lower compared to his State of the Union address in February. Fox News had the largest audience among cable news networks, while ABC topped the broadcast networks. The speech served as a prelude to a White House request for a $100 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as for border security.