Sep 25, 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant speech at the UN General Assembly, saying Iran would not 'bend the knee' to US pressure one day after Trump threatened to 'annihilate' Iran. The US delegation walked out during his remarks.
Federal Aviation Administration halted flights at New York, Newark, and Philadelphia airports Monday after construction crew accidentally cut a fiber-optic line in New Jersey. Hundreds of flights were canceled as world leaders arrived for UN General Assembly.
President Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner and high-stakes summit during UN General Assembly week in New York. US and Chinese officials began preparatory talks on AI, trade, and critical minerals, with tech CEOs including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Satya Nadella invited to the state dinner.