UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday afternoon, the Foreign Desk reports. The gathering brings together dozens of world leaders for a week of high-level addresses. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to speak on Thursday.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The annual gathering is expected to feature addresses from approximately 130 heads of state. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the assembly on Thursday, according to a schedule reported earlier by The Zioneer. The General Assembly session takes place against a backdrop of regional tensions and diplomatic efforts, including the ongoing conflict with Iran and efforts to stabilize ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza. Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is expected to deliver his speech via video link after the U.S. denied his entry to the country, as previously reported.
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