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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 U.S. State Department revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa, citing his urging U.S. soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence during his visit to the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
The U.S. opposed international AI oversight at the UN, emphasizing national sovereignty over centralized governance, while other nations and the UN promote global cooperation and dialogue on AI regulation and development.
The article criticizes Donald Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly, describing it as coarse, absurdist theater that reflects his unrestrained power and unilateralist foreign policy, and highlights the negative perception of America and its leadership on the global stage.
At the UN General Assembly 2025, Pakistan and Bangladesh emphasized the need for a Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, while Ireland called for accountability and sanctions against Israel, and Malta offered to facilitate peace talks amid ongoing violence and suffering in Gaza.
Global health leaders gathered at the U.N. General Assembly amid concerns over U.S. aid cuts, with mixed feelings about the future of international health efforts; some see opportunities in new U.S. strategies and private sector involvement, while others worry about fragmentation and funding disruptions.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the UN amid protests and international criticism over Israel's actions in Gaza and plans for West Bank annexation, with global leaders urging de-escalation and opposing annexation moves, while the conflict in Gaza continues with significant casualties and military activity.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly amid shifting U.S. rhetoric on Russia and Ukraine, with Trump reversing his previous stance and suggesting Ukraine could regain its territory with Western support, while Russia dismisses Trump's comments and emphasizes its own perspective on the conflict.
Russia rejected former President Trump's comments suggesting Ukraine could recapture all territory seized by Russia, with Kremlin spokesperson Peskov emphasizing Russia's economic stability and describing Russia as 'a real bear,' while Russia continues its military operation and dismisses Ukraine's prospects of recapturing territory.
Donald Trump's UN speech elicited mixed reactions, with a humorous moment about a broken teleprompter causing laughter, but overall the delegates showed serious and stony faces, reflecting a shift in how his speeches are perceived globally. Body language experts note Trump's dominant posture and gestures aim to assert leadership, while reactions from world leaders suggest a more cautious or subdued response compared to previous years, possibly due to changing political dynamics.
The BBC Verify team fact-checked claims made by Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, including his assertions about ending wars, comments on London's mayor and Sharia law, and the state of illegal immigration into the US, finding many of his statements exaggerated or inaccurate.
Colombia's President Petro called for a criminal process against Trump over missile strikes, while Zelenskyy offered to nominate Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize if he ends the war in Ukraine. Trump faced technical issues during his UN speech, questioned the UN's purpose, and criticized climate change policies. Zelenskyy suggested China could pressure Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine, and other world leaders discussed Iran's nuclear talks, Gaza conflict, and recognition of Palestinian statehood. The summit also featured debates on climate change, international conflicts, and diplomatic efforts.
The UN General Assembly opened in NYC on its 80th anniversary, with Guterres emphasizing the need for international cooperation and peace, while Trump delivered a controversial speech boasting about his achievements, criticizing the UN, and discussing issues like migration, energy, and global stability.
The article contrasts Donald Trump's confrontational and nationalist speech at the UN General Assembly with Lula's defense of democracy and multilateralism, highlighting the strained US-Brazil relations and the global debate over international cooperation and sovereignty.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that Ukraine can reclaim all territory lost to Russia, suggesting that with time, patience, and support from Europe and NATO, Ukraine's borders could be restored, despite previous statements implying Ukraine might need to cede land to end the conflict.