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UN General Assembly Opens in New York With Tight Security, Gridlock and High-Stakes Diplomacy

An 80-year-old, cash-strapped U.N. hosts leaders facing wars, climate deadlines, recognition fights.

People walk around the plaza by the Sphere Within Sphere outside the United Nations Headquarters on the first day of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly's High-Level week, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
People protest the ongoing Israel Palestinian war outside the United Nations Headquarters during the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly's discussion on a two-state solution, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
People work inside the United Nations Headquarters on the first day of the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan exits the United Nations Headquarters on the first day of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly's High-Level week, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Overview

  • Authorities have launched a National Special Security Event with Secret Service, NYPD and federal partners, reporting no specific credible threats but an elevated posture.
  • Midtown street closures and Gridlock Alert days are in effect, including a shutdown of First Avenue between East 42nd and 48th streets, with officials warning average speeds below 4 mph.
  • A France–Saudi conference spurred fresh recognitions of a Palestinian state by several countries, while the U.S. and Israel boycotted the meeting.
  • President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the General Debate on Tuesday, with a separate U.N. climate summit Wednesday expected to draw more than 110 leaders and push overdue emissions plans.
  • Iran’s president faces a looming sanctions snapback deadline during New York meetings, and Syria’s new leader Ahmad al‑Sharaa will make his first U.N. appearance as bilateral talks proliferate behind the scenes.