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Photos of world leaders confronting global crises at the UN General Assembly

Sep 22, 2026, 7:53 AM

United States President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General A...

United States President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — World leaders gather at the U.N. General Assembly to address wars in Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Congo and Myanmar, along with climate change, inequality, economic turmoil and questions about the U.N.’s future.

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Photos of world leaders confronting global crises at the UN General Assembly