Global Leaders Call for Cooperation Amid Climate and Conflict at UN Summit
Global Leaders Urge Enhanced Climate Finance at UN Summit; Zelensky Seeks Support for Ukraine in US
At the UN's "Summit for the Future" in New York, world leaders emphasized the growing need for global cooperation amidst worsening climate disasters. Leaders such as UN Secretary General António Guterres and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley called for enhanced climate finance and new financial strategies, underscored by emotive speeches from figures like US President Joe Biden and actress Jane Fonda.
Simultaneously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been actively seeking international backing in the US, attending the UN General Assembly and touring a munitions plant in Pennsylvania. His visit, which includes meetings with high-profile leaders like President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, aims to rally support for a "truly just peace" in Ukraine ahead of the winter months.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is celebrating its National Day, reflecting on the leadership that has steered the Kingdom from unification to modern ambitions under Vision 2030. This day honors the achievements of past kings and highlights current efforts by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to drive economic diversification and global competitiveness.
Adding to the celebration, Saudi Arabia also recalls the historic 1945 flight by King Abdulaziz, marking the birth of modern aviation in the Kingdom. The inaugural flight of the Dakota DC-3, a gift from U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, significantly advanced the nation’s aviation sector, laying the foundation for Saudi Arabia’s stature in global aviation today.
In more somber news, a recent Israeli airstrike in Beirut has resulted in the deaths of 45 people, including key Hezbollah leaders Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi. This attack, the third on Beirut's southern suburbs in a year, underscores the ongoing conflict marked by cross-border warfare following last year’s Hamas attack, as noted by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Lastly, in US politics, Vice President Kamala Harris has gained a slight edge over Donald Trump in recent polls, leading by 5 points in an NBC News poll and by 4 points in a CBS News poll. As the November 5 election approaches, Harris's growing favorability and recent strong performances signal a tightly contested race.
Simultaneously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been actively seeking international backing in the US, attending the UN General Assembly and touring a munitions plant in Pennsylvania. His visit, which includes meetings with high-profile leaders like President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, aims to rally support for a "truly just peace" in Ukraine ahead of the winter months.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is celebrating its National Day, reflecting on the leadership that has steered the Kingdom from unification to modern ambitions under Vision 2030. This day honors the achievements of past kings and highlights current efforts by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to drive economic diversification and global competitiveness.
Adding to the celebration, Saudi Arabia also recalls the historic 1945 flight by King Abdulaziz, marking the birth of modern aviation in the Kingdom. The inaugural flight of the Dakota DC-3, a gift from U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, significantly advanced the nation’s aviation sector, laying the foundation for Saudi Arabia’s stature in global aviation today.
In more somber news, a recent Israeli airstrike in Beirut has resulted in the deaths of 45 people, including key Hezbollah leaders Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi. This attack, the third on Beirut's southern suburbs in a year, underscores the ongoing conflict marked by cross-border warfare following last year’s Hamas attack, as noted by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Lastly, in US politics, Vice President Kamala Harris has gained a slight edge over Donald Trump in recent polls, leading by 5 points in an NBC News poll and by 4 points in a CBS News poll. As the November 5 election approaches, Harris's growing favorability and recent strong performances signal a tightly contested race.
