Pakistan, Sept. 26 -- World leaders left New York after a busy week of speeches, meetings and diplomatic talks at the United Nations General Assembly. While major breakthroughs remained elusive, discussions on Iran and Ukraine moved forward. The week also highlighted growing international concerns about artificial intelligence and the future of the United Nations (UN).

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Diplomacy between the United States and Iran resumed through mediators at the UN. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi communicated with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Tehran said it was reviewing Washington's response to proposals involving the US naval blockade and the reopening of...