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In photos: Key takeaways from day one of the UN General Assembly

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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World leaders descended on New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, where the agenda covers topics from wars to the risks posed by AI.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:54:37 UTC.

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