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AI has been added to the list of major global challenges at the UN, with efforts underway to establish international governance through new bodies and forums, aiming to regulate AI's development and mitigate risks like misinformation and existential threats, though concerns remain about the effectiveness of these measures.
The US is considering restrictions on several foreign delegations attending the UN General Assembly, including a potential ban on Iranian diplomats shopping at Costco without permission, as part of a broader crackdown on visas and travel restrictions for countries like Iran, Sudan, Zimbabwe, and Brazil, while easing some restrictions for Syria.
The US has barred Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas from attending a UN meeting where he intended to seek recognition of Palestinian statehood.
The Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending a U.N.-sponsored meeting about Afghanistan, including the exclusion of Afghan civil society members and demands for treatment amounting to official recognition as the country’s legitimate rulers. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the Taliban's absence did not damage the process but emphasized the importance of discussing the meeting's conclusions with them in the near future. The main points of contention include the bans on female education and employment, as well as the appointment of a U.N. special envoy, with Guterres stressing the need for clear consultations with the Taliban to address these issues.
The Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending a U.N.-sponsored meeting about Afghanistan, including the exclusion of Afghan civil society members and demands for treatment amounting to official recognition as the country’s legitimate rulers. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that while the Taliban's absence did not damage the process, it would have been useful to discuss the meeting’s conclusions with them. The biggest point of contention remains the bans on women and girls, with the Taliban insisting it's a domestic matter, while the international community sees it as essential to revoke the restrictions.