On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres kicked off the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City, declaring that the world is entering an irreversible multipolar era.
The gathering was dominated by the ongoing war on Iran and the genocide in Gaza. During the sessions, world leaders condemned Israel's actions in Gaza and criticized the perceived weakening of global institutions, including the United Nations itself.
The assembly also featured an address by United States President Donald Trump, highlighting the high-level international participation and the acute geopolitical tensions framing the annual high-level UN meeting.
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