Afghanistan, Sept. 23 -- World leaders gathered in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly, addressing conflicts, Palestine recognition, global reforms, and sustainable development goals amid rising tensions.

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on Tuesday, September 23, in New York, with more than 150 world leaders scheduled to speak by September 29. This year's theme is "Better Together: Eighty Years and Beyond for Peace, Development and Human Rights."

On the first day, the recognition of a Palestinian state and the reactions from the United States and Israel dominated discussions. The war in Ukraine, the Gaza crisis, and the global shortfall in meeting sustainable development goals also featured prominently ...