Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself - Taylorville Daily News

President Donald Trump is set to address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday amid mounting anxiety over Iran, the social impact of artificial intelligence, and uncertainty about the UN’s future as Trump reduces U.S. funding. After the speech, he is expected to meet with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez, plus GCC leaders from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to discuss the Iran war and concerns about Iran-backed rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia. The visit comes as Trump’s decision to start a war with Iran strains global conditions and complicates Republicans’ midterm ambitions. Trump has criticized the UN as ineffective and has said it pushes narratives on issues like global warming and migrants.