Latest updates: Biden and Raisi address UN General Assembly

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has taken centre stage at the UNGA as the second day of the annual meeting begins.

US President Joe Biden addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City
US President Joe Biden addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York [Leah Millis/Reuters]
Published On 21 Sep 2022

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  • World leaders are gathering for a second day at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in an annual meeting expected to address topics including the war in Ukraine, climate change and nuclear disarmament.
  • Addressing the UNGA on Wednesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Tehran was not seeking nuclear weapons.