World leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly

Global leaders meet in New York to discuss the world's biggest problems and share their views.

The world’s top leaders have gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. This is a yearly meeting where countries talk about how to fix problems that affect everyone on Earth. Here is what you need to know: Leaders are taking turns speaking to the group. They are sharing their own words on the biggest issues facing the world right now. Some of these speeches are calm, while others are very intense. On the first day, there were several key moments that set the tone for the week. The meetings have now moved into their third day, with more important speeches happening today.…