The ultimate world stage

Championing a cause: Ismail Sabri delivering Malaysia’s National Statement in Bahasa Malaysia at the UN General Assembly, during which he addressed the issue of Israel occupation of Palestinian territory, among other matters. — Bernama

THE United Nations General Assembly (Unga) in New York City is an annual gathering of world leaders held every September.

All nations are invited and the leaders, whether they are heads of state or heads of government, can say whatever they like at the assembly.