Nearly one hundred thirty leaders in New York

World leaders descended on New York this week for the annual United Nations General Assembly. The agenda spans the U.S.-Iran war, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the ceasefire in Gaza, and artificial intelligence risks.

Trump signals Iran deal or military action

U.S. President Donald Trump told world leaders on Tuesday he faces a big decision: make a deal with Iran or annihilate the Islamic Republic. U.S. officials held a very good three-hour meeting with Iranian envoys on the sidelines.

“big decision”

Trump signs Greenland security agreement

Trump signed a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that expands U.S. military access in the semi-autonomous Danish territory of Greenland. The agreement was signed during the UN General Assembly on September twenty-second.

Trump meets Zelenskyy for forty minutes

Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for about forty minutes. He pressed for a Russia-Ukraine energy truce and backed a ban on U.S. diesel exports as fuel prices hit records before the midterms.

Lula: UN failing on war prevention

Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke first, as his country traditionally does. He said the UN is failing in one of its highest missions: to save humanity from the scourge of war.

“is failing in one of its highest missions: to save humanity from the scourge of war”

South Korea proposes North Korea nuclear plan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung set out a three-part plan for peaceful coexistence with North Korea. It calls on Pyongyang to first halt the advancement of its nuclear program before reducing it.

Macron pledges Ukraine energy grid protection

French President Emmanuel Macron gave his own UN address, saying there can be no peace without justice. After meeting Trump, he pledged to push for a moratorium on strikes on Ukraine's energy grid.

“There can be no peace without justice”

Erdogan's Gaza remarks prompt Israeli walkout

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Gaza the most inhumane, most shameful concentration camp of our time, prompting Israel's delegation to walk out. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, will address the assembly by video after being denied a U.S. visa.

“the most inhumane, most shameful concentration camp of our time”