What to Know About the United Nations and the General Assembly

Here’s a look at what the 193-member United Nations does and how it works as leaders convene in New York for the annual General Assembly.
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UN General Assembly 2026: When is it, who is speaking and when?

September 22 marks the start of the general debate, where all 193 UN member states are invited to address the UNGA.

New York City gridlock: Security beefed up at UN this year for General Assembly

Opening day at the United Nations’ annual gathering of world leaders saw beefed-up security measures and a suspicious package that added to the chaotic scene around U.N. headquarters in New York.

U.N. General Assembly to Confront Familiar Crises, New Conflicts and A.I.

The United Nations is also searching for a replacement for António Guterres, who has served two terms as the secretary general and is stepping down.

Superpowers cannot solve world’s problems, UN chief says in final general assembly address

António Guterres says humanity faces unprecedented convergence of threats but mechanisms for collective action are under growing strain

President Donald Trump issues ultimatum to Iran during United Nations General Assembly

President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran during Tuesday's United Nations General Assembly meeting as he spoke in front of world leaders.
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‘Freedom Is Coming to Cuba,’ Trump Tells General Assembly at the United Nations

Trump also accused Cuba of spending decades coordinating with left-wing radicals and communist networks in the United States.

Gridlock Alert continues during U.N. General Assembly in NYC

The alert is in effect through Friday, as street closures and disruptions are causing traffic congestion on Manhattan's East Side.