UN chief says world’s biggest problem is the changing way power is used

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   UN Chief: Changing Power Use Biggest Global Problem

   The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has identified the changing way power is used as the world's biggest problem. He made this statement in his final address to the UN General Assembly, highlighting the interconnected crises of war, division, AI, and climate shocks. Guterres emphasized that the current global order is breaking down, and institutions are struggling to keep up.

   Why it matters

   The UN General Assembly recently convened, bringing together world leaders to address pressing global issues. The assembly's discussions focused on the challenges posed by the changing global power dynamics, the rise of AI, and the ongoing climate crisis. Guterres' statement underscores the need for a unified approach to tackle these complex problems.

   What is confirmed

   • The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has identified the changing way power is used as the world's biggest problem.
   • Guterres made this statement in his final address to the UN General Assembly.
   • The current global order is breaking down, and institutions are struggling to keep up.

   What to watch next

   • The outcome of the UN General Assembly's discussions on global power dynamics and climate change
   • The development of unified plans to address the changing way power is used
   • The impact of Guterres' statement on future international cooperation
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