Photos of world leaders confronting global crises at the U.N. General Assembl

Photos of world leaders confronting global crises at the U.N. General Assembl
September 22, 2026

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Photos of world leaders confronting global crises at the U.N. General Assembl

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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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