Trump's UN speech draws stern reactions as Melania's poker-face moment captivates observers

The day’s proceedings concluded with a sense that the United States remains a focal point of global attention, even as its rhetoric and policy positions continue to provoke debate among allies and rivals alike. The UN General Assembly meeting highlighted not only the geopolitical fault lines at play but also the human dimension of diplomacy—how leaders communicate, how observers interpret nonverbal signals, and how those signals can shape the execution of foreign policy in real time.