United Nations General Assembly

US intends to pay $725 million towards UN debt, Congressional document shows

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this year that the UN faced "imminent financial collapse" due to unpaid contributions from member states, and the global body has made large budget cuts.

Candidate for the position of United Nations secretary-general, Michelle Bachelet, speaks during the "UN Town Hall: The Next Secretary-General" event at United Nations headquarters in New York City, US, July 23, 2026.
PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in May 2026.

US planning to block Abbas from addressing UN next month, sources tell 'Post'

AN AI-generated political cartoon depicting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at court with anti-Israel protesters in the background alongside the US Founding Fathers.

New York must heed the warning signs before we ask, 'How did this happen?' - opinion

The United Nations (UN) logo is seen at the headquarters in New York City, September 09, 2025.

UN's blacklist of Israeli entities is part of 'reckless game' erasing moral distinction - editorial


'Israel is trying to blow up the Middle East,' Russian FM Lavrov alleges at UNGA

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also accused Israel of attempting to bury “UN decisions on the creation of a Palestinian state.”

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly, September 27, 2025.

Trump administration official harassed at UN during General Assembly - report

A female staffer reported being verbally harassed and followed into the restroom.

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump ride an escalator as they arrive to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025

Colombian President Petro accuses US of violating international law after visa revoked

The US's decision to revoke Petro's visa after he had called out for a pro-Palestinian force "bigger than the United States" outside of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside U.N. headquarters during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025.

Iran's Pezeshkian blames others rather than trying to help his country - opinion

Rather than looking at the harsh daily reality of his own country, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used up his 15 minutes at the UN to blast Israel, and vow to not surrender to sanctions.

IRANIAN PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. He said nothing about the suffocating poverty and unemployment that define daily life for the very people he claims to represent, the writer maintains.

Iran 'snapback' sanctions reimposed, E3 confirms, Russian FM accuses Israel of 'blowing up' region

'Hamas has no regrets of Oct. 7,' terror leader says • IDF asserts control of over half of Gaza City • Trump says he had good talks with Netanyahu on Gaza

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip on September 27, 2025.

Netanyahu visit sparks New York City protests

Anti-Israel activists marched across town to protest outside the United Nations General Assembly.

People attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he delivers an address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters, in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025

Russia and China fail to delay UN nuclear sanctions on Iran

A resolution intended to delay the UN from imposing nuclear "snapback" sanctions on Iran failed after being voted on at the United Nations Security Council.

China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang speaks to delegates after voting on a resolution by Russia and China to delay by six months the reimposition of sanctions on Iran during the 80th U.N. General Assembly in New York

Hostage families protest Netanyahu's UNGA address: 'End this war, bring all 48 home'

Families of hostages rallied outside the UN in New York during Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech, issuing searing accusations and emotional pleas for the release of all 48 captives still in Gaza.

Hostage families protest outside of the UN in New York, September 26, 2025.

Netanyahu’s UN pin features QR code linking to Oct. 7 horror film

The QR code is part of a broader Israeli public-diplomacy push in New York this week. Dozens of billboard trucks and digital screens near the UN headquarters.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

Netanyahu slams western leaders who recognized Palestinian state at UNGA

The Prime Minister’s Office announced that the IDF hacked Gazan phones and broadcast the UN address live via local devices.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025