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From faulty escalator to bad teleprompter, Trump scolds UN for 'not helping'

By Patrick Vidija | 8h ago

President Donald Trump arrives for the 80th session of the UN's General Assembly (UNGA) on September 23, 2025, in New York City. [AFP]

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