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UN General Assembly to discuss war, climate and AI

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

World leaders are heading to New York for the world's biggest diplomatic gathering: the UN General Assembly.

Throughout the week, attention will turn to the war in Iran, climate change and the race to rein in AI.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:20:11 UTC.

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