With nuclear arsenals expanding and arms control safeguards eroding worldwide, speakers today warned of mounting nuclear risks, from tensions in the Middle East and emerging technologies to the enduring consequences of nuclear testing, as the General Assembly held a high-level meeting to mark the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
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Delegates in the First Committee expressed support for ongoing efforts to dismantle Syria's chemical weapons program, while reaffirming the international ban on such arms. This statement was made in the context of unverified reports regarding the alleged use of chemical agents in current conflicts.
The US president's comments occurred during a period of heightened public disagreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Tehran’s Abbas Araghch stated that the proposed “seven-day initiative” is intended to maintain diplomatic channels, contingent upon the fulfillment of prior agreements.
Ukraine reportedly presented new proposals during talks in Norway, according to a news agency. These claims remain unverified by independent sources.