Trump and Macron hold bilateral talks at UN General Assembly
Trump and Macron met bilaterally at the UN General Assembly for direct diplomatic engagement.
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UN General Assembly 2026
The 2026 UN General Assembly session featuring addresses on global conflicts, foreign policy, diplomatic meetings, and international governance issues.
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2026-09-21 to 2026-11-03 · UTC publication dates
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Trump meets with French President Macron at U.N. General Assembly
President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at 5:35 p.m. ET on Monday, September 21, 2026, during the U.N. General Assembly in New York. The meeting followed Trump's earlier meeting with NYC Mayor Mamdani.
NYC Mayor Mamdani to meet with Brazilian President Lula
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was scheduled to meet with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the official residence of the Brazilian ambassador to the U.N. in New York. Mamdani requested the meeting, which took place approximately 24 hours before Lula's scheduled General Assembly speech.
Brazil's Lula scheduled to deliver opening speech at U.N. General Assembly
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was scheduled to deliver the first speech at the U.N. General Assembly's high-level debate on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following a decades-old tradition that began after Brazil's delegation opened the first-ever high-level debate after World War II. President Trump was expected to deliver his speech after Lula.
Brazil's President Lula arrives in New York for U.N. General Assembly
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in New York on Sunday, September 20, 2026, to participate in the 81st session of the U.N. General Assembly. He led a delegation of 73 people including First Lady Rosângela Lula da Silva, four ministers, and dozens of government officials. Lula was scheduled to deliver the first speech at the General Assembly's high-level debate on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
New York sues Trump administration over immigration green card rule
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 21 states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over a rule that would grant immigration officials discretion to deny green cards to immigrants deemed likely to use public benefits. The lawsuit was filed on or before September 14, 2026.
Senator Bernie Sanders to meet with Brazilian President Lula
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) was scheduled to meet with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday evening, September 21, 2026, at the Brazilian ambassador's residence in New York. Sanders has a history of supporting democracy and progressive movements in Brazil.
Brazilian presidential election scheduled for October 4, 2026
Brazil will hold a presidential election on October 4, 2026, with 13 candidates on the ballot. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth presidential term. Recent polls project a runoff between Lula and conservative Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, with the two candidates described as technically tied in polling.
President Trump meets with NYC Mayor Mamdani at Gracie Mansion
President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence, on Monday, September 21, 2026. The meeting took place at 4:10 p.m. ET and focused on issues affecting New York City and its residents. Trump was in New York for the U.N. General Assembly.
Trump threatens Canadian annexation and publishes map claiming North American territory
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to annex Canada and recently published a map depicting the entire North American region with the American flag, including the French territory of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.
Macron departed from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon after meeting with Canadian PM
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory in the North Atlantic, on Sunday, September 20. The two leaders discussed national sovereignty and deepened cooperation in response to Trump's territorial threats.
Trump scheduled to meet Macron in New York on September 21
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 17:35 local time (23:35 Paris time) in New York. The meeting takes place during the UN General Assembly week.
Macron to address UN General Assembly on multilateralism
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, September 22, defending 'effective multilateralism' based on coalitions of states and actors capable of producing concrete results. The French presidency has criticized the current effectiveness of multilateral action and noted disengagement by permanent Security Council members.
Oil prices surge amid Saudi-Houthi conflict escalation
Fuel prices have reached record levels in France and the United States due to surging oil prices caused by intensifying hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen.
Macron plans multiple meetings with world leaders at UN General Assembly
During his stay in New York for the UN General Assembly, French President Macron plans to hold meetings with multiple world leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Middle Eastern leaders, including Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. He will also meet with major global artificial intelligence actors.
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