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- World leaders have gathered in New York City for the first day of a high-level debate at the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting.
- Many leaders have focused their remarks on efforts to achieve peace amid Israel’s war on Gaza and Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- United States President Donald Trump delivered a 55-minute speech, dismissing the UN as ineffective and describing migration and renewable energy as the biggest threats facing the “free world”.
- Amid the diplomatic push to implement a ceasefire in Gaza, Andorra, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Malta and Monaco joined the growing number of countries recognising Palestinian statehood.