The conflict in Ukraine will undoubtedly feature prominently at this year's United Nations High Level debate in New York City.

But analysts say there are other pressing issues that also need the world body's attention like development and climate change.

Jody Jacobs has more from New York.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine will be front and center when world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

A high-level meeting will be held to discuss the latest developments on the ground and what actions can be taken moving forward.

But few are holding out hope f...

World leaders will gather next week at the UN for high level talks. China has played a big role in the organization.

CGTN’s Nathan King reports.

"Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity," will be on top of the agenda at this year's United Nations General Assembly.

One key global issue is the refugee crisis which has seen millions of people flee war-torn and poverty-stricken countries.

In Brazil, there are over 65,000 registere...

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform the world for the better and some say for the worse. The United Nations is urging the international community to confront the new reality. CGTN's Mark Niu reports.

It's been a year of climate action for the United Nations. The world body continues to work to try to find ways to help slow down global warming and the problems it causes.

Is the UN plan effective?

As world leaders gathered for the high-level meetings of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, nearly 20,000 people protested in New York City on Sunday, September 17, to demand the U.S. take immediate action on climate change. Take a look.