World leaders gather at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2025. The high-level general debate has begun with President Donald Trump giving a speech.

President of Colombia Gustavo Petro Urrego speaks. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

President of Poland Karol Nawrocki speaks. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

President of the Republic of Iraq Abdullatif Jamal Rashid speaks. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto speaks. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

The scene inside the U.N. General Assembly Hall. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Annalena Baerbock, president of the U.N. General Assembly, speaks at a high-level meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations before the start of the 80th session at the U.N. Headquarters in New York City on September 22, 2025. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

Antonio Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, offers remarks. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa speaks. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

Former Prime Minister of Norway Gro Harlem Brundtland speaks. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

Maryam Bukar, U.N. global advocate for peace and a youth leader, offers remarks. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

Former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

The flag of the United Nations waves over the grounds. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

The U.N. Security Council chamber is seen before a meeting takes place. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

The media sets up positions outside the United Nations. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

Secret Service officers check identification badges near the U.N. building. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Bicycle-mounted Secret Service agents patrol the area near the U.N. building. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

A protester holds up a sign that reads, "Israel controls America." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI