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- 1UN General Assembly opens with world watching●What to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy | September 22, 2026
The UN General Assembly's annual high-level week is underway in New York, an event often called the biggest gathering in world diplomacy. Heads of state and government from nearly every country converge to deliver speeches, hold side meetings and negotiate on conflicts, climate and development. Observers are focused on which leaders attend, what major addresses signal, and what bilateral meetings on the margins may produce for global affairs.
- 2Sudan criticizes US over UN entry denial for its leader▼Sudan criticizes US over failure to grant UN entry to leader
Sudan has criticized the United States after Washington failed to grant entry to its leader to attend United Nations proceedings in New York. The Sudanese government says the refusal undermines its participation at the UN and strains relations with Washington. The dispute comes against the backdrop of ongoing tensions over the conflict in Sudan, and analysts see the visa denial as a politically charged decision with diplomatic consequences.
- 3UN General Assembly Holds 15th Meeting on 28 September 2026▼General Assembly, 15th Meeting (AM) 28 September 2026
The United Nations General Assembly convened its 15th plenary meeting of the session on the morning of 28 September 2026 at UN headquarters in New York. The meeting took place during the annual high-level period, when heads of state and government address the Assembly. No further details of the agenda or outcome are available.
- 4Gov. Hochul Signs Climate and Environment Legislation▼Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Advance Climate Action and Protecting The Environment
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation aimed at advancing climate action and protecting the environment. The signing advances the state's environmental agenda, though details of the specific measures were not immediately available. The move is being reported by regional outlets covering New York state government and its climate policy efforts.
- 5City & State editors on journalism's role in New York government▼Editor’s note: Journalists, making New York government better
City & State New York has published an editor's note arguing that journalists play a role in making New York state government better. The piece frames accountability reporting and coverage of state politics as a public service, though the specific arguments and examples cited in the note are not detailed in the available information.
- 6Why does the US control Iraq's oil revenues?●Why does the US control Iraq's oil revenues? https:// lemmy.ml/post/53373286
Discussion is circling around the claim that the United States holds control over Iraq's oil revenues. Iraq deposits much of its oil export income in an account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a legacy arrangement from the occupation era, and withdrawals reportedly require US-linked oversight. Commenters are questioning whether the arrangement continues to compromise Iraqi sovereignty and how Baghdad's government responds to it.
- 7World leaders gather in New York for 81st UN General Assembly▼81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is under way at UN headquarters in New York City, drawing delegations from around the world. The annual gathering brings heads of state and government to the city for speeches and diplomatic meetings. Local Texas newspapers are among outlets covering the event.