Pressing (adjective)

1. Urgent or needing immediate attention.
2. Requiring action or attention.
3. Being of great importance.

Origin:

From press (verb) + -ing.

Examples:

1. We have pressing issues to discuss.
2. The pressing need for food and shelter.
3. Pressing deadlines for the project.
4. Pressing matters of national security.
5. The pressing issue of climate change.