UN votes to adopt new world map

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The United Nations voted to adopt a new world map that depicts countries and borders differently from the previous version. The decision changes how the world is represented in UN materials.

WHO: United Nations

WHAT: Voted to adopt a new world map with a different depiction of countries and borders

WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

UN adopts new map to correct world’s proportions · Sep 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM ET
UN adopts new world map changing country borders · Sep 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET

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