At the U.N. General Assembly, world leaders largely supported Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ call for cooperation to address global challenges such as war, poverty, and climate change.

Leaders from France, South Africa, South Korea, and Suriname emphasized multilateralism and urged nations to work together, highlighting the need for peace, justice, and collective action.

In contrast, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an “America First” address, criticizing the U.N. as ineffective while later meeting privately with Guterres to discuss diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and conflict resolution.

The Assembly also focused on the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, with most nations advocating for ceasefires and humanitarian relief, while the U.S. maintained a more isolated stance, reflecting sharp international divides, Boston 25 News has reported.

King Abdullah II of Jordan called for recognition of Palestinian statehood as an indisputable right, underscoring the persistent tensions in the Middle East.