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Speaking at the UN General Assembly, President Joe Biden says the US does not seek a "Cold War" or "conflict" with China, adding, "we do not ask any nations to choose between the United States or any other partner." SOUNDBITE
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges the world to prevent a "new Cold War" between the United States and China and halt conflicts so it can focus on solving the Covid-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE
The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution seeking an immediate "humanitarian truce" in Gaza. 120 member states vote in favor of the resolution, 14 vote against it, and 45 abstain. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden arrives at the UN headquarters in New York, alongside US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield, ahead of his remarks at the General Assembly. IMAGES
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says that US President Joe Biden will meet his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Relations have been tense between Netanyahu and Biden since the Israeli was re-elected last year, with Biden having criticized a judicial overhaul that Netanyahu's hard-right government is advancing. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden lands at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for the UN General Assembly. IMAGES