World leaders opened the UN General Assembly's high-level debate on Tuesday with sharply different agendas ranging from a possible US-Iran opening to a British push for global AI standards.
The General Assembly's 81st session opened its high-level general debate on Tuesday and runs through September 28, under the theme "Restoring trust, managing transformation."
Trump reiterated Iran must not build nuclear weapons while leaving room for negotiation; US envoy Steve Witkoff said American and Iranian delegations held mediated talks on the sidelines.
South Korea's Lee Jae-myung called for restarting dialogue with North Korea.
Japan's Sanae Takaichi renewed demands for the return of citizens abducted decades ago.
Britain's Andy Burnham announced a push for global AI standards and a new US-UK defense partnership.
Canada pledged roughly $71 million to the Palestinian government and new trade restrictions on Israeli settlement goods.
Shah, in his first major foreign trip since taking office in March, will use his address to seek international support following the Bhotekoshi floods that killed more than 1,300 people. He left Kathmandu Tuesday without the usual ceremonial send-off and is scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres during his New York visit.
