UN General Assembly Convenes Amid Global Divisions

Why it matters locally: The UN General Assembly's high-level session, hosted in New York City, brings thousands of diplomats and international delegates to the state, impacting local security, transportation, and hospitality sectors.

NEW YORK — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is in New York this week for the General Assembly's high-level session, his final one in the role. Global diplomatic efforts currently face difficulties related to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The United Nations, the international body Guterres leads, is navigating deep divisions among its member states. Zhang Fengguo provided the accompanying image.