As the U.N. General Assembly convenes in New York, global leaders are gathering to address pressing issues including ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as the risks posed by artificial intelligence. The assembly has prompted heightened security measures in the city, including road closures and alerts for potential protests. Amid concerns about inequality and climate action, Oxfam has called for urgent responses as discussions unfold. With 118 national leaders expected, the stakes are particularly high, with some experts suggesting that competition among nations may overshadow cooperation.