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81st UN General Assembly Opens Amidst Historic Drama and Geopolitical Tension
The 81st UN General Assembly has commenced in New York, featuring high-level debates under the theme 'Restoring trust, managing transformation.' While the current session focuses on climate, conflict, and development, media outlets are revisiting iconic historical moments from the podium, including Fidel Castro’s marathon speech and Muammar Gaddafi’s tearing of the UN Charter. Current geopolitical tensions, including the Iran-US war and US skepticism toward multilateralism, frame the backdrop for this year’s proceedings.