Overview

• The UN has launched the UN80 austerity plan requiring roughly 20% budget cuts and the elimination of one in five posts after major donor pullbacks led by the United States.
• Guterres says Security Council vetoes have paralysed action on major wars, undercutting the organization’s core mandate to maintain peace.
• The war in Gaza is set to dominate proceedings, with Guterres saying Israel is not pursuing serious ceasefire talks, and reports saying Mahmoud Abbas was denied a US visa and cannot attend in person.
• President Trump’s Tuesday address is expected to be the marquee moment of the week, with analysts predicting limited public pushback from other leaders.
• Germany is campaigning for a 2027/28 non‑permanent Security Council seat as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul leads its delegation, reiterating support for a two‑state solution while saying recognition of Palestine should follow negotiations.