CNN 5 Things Trump’s UN speech, NYC mayor endorsement, world's best soccer players & more
Sep 23, 2025
President Trump addresses world leaders at the UN, making bold claims about wars and immigration. The Israeli military increases its operations in Gaza City, leading civilians into tough decisions. Kamala Harris throws her support behind NYC candidate Zohran Mamdani, affecting local polling dynamics. European allies issue a stern warning to Russia over airspace violations. Meanwhile, the Ballon d'Or ceremony crowns Ousmane Dembele and celebrates Aitana Bonmatx's outstanding achievement.
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Trump Questions UN And Links Global Issues
- Donald Trump used his UN speech to question the UN's purpose and touted ending wars while framing migration as a UN-funded problem.
- He linked Palestinian state recognition to rewarding Hamas and tied tougher Russia sanctions to Europe stopping Russian energy purchases.
Escalation In Gaza City
- Israeli forces pushed deeper into Gaza City amid intense shelling and remote detonations of armored vehicles to destroy buildings labeled Hamas strongholds.
- CNN reported heavy drone and helicopter activity and that hundreds of thousands may still remain despite evacuation orders.
Resident Describes Evacuation Dilemma
- A Gaza City resident, Abu Wissam, described the impossible choice of evacuating without money and the exploitation by gangs charging to sleep in the streets.
- His account illustrates the dire civilian dilemmas amid mass displacement and lack of safe shelter.