The 81st UN General Assembly session opened with a sense of urgency as Secretary-General António Guterres delivered his final address amid more than 65 conflicts across 35 countries in 2025, the highest since 1946. Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman presides over the session, which will oversee the selection of the next UN chief. India launched a campaign for a 2028-29 Security Council seat.
UN General Assembly Opens Amid Record Global Conflicts
Source: The Hindu