WATCH LIVE: World leaders gather for the 2026 UN General Assembly

The 81st United Nations General Assembly begins on Tuesday, an occasion when the world’s heads of state and top officials can plead their case before the world.

WATCH LIVE: World leaders gather for the 2026 UN General Assembly

TL;DR

  • The 81st United Nations General Assembly begins on Tuesday.
  • It serves as a platform for world leaders and top officials to present their cases.
  • Khalilur Rahman, the President of the U.N. General Assembly, will preside over the session.
  • The theme for this year's assembly is 'Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.'