As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it out

Leaders convene at United Nations as world convulses in war

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As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the U.N. to figure it out

UNITED NATIONS — World leaders begin convening Monday at one of the most volatile moments in the United Nations’ 80-year history, and the challenges they face are as dire as ever if not more so: unyielding wars in Gaza and Ukraine, escalating changes in the U.S. approach to the world, hungry people everywhere and technologies that are advancing faster than the understanding of how to manage them. Read more...

As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at U.N.

It's one of the most turbulent and divisive moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations.

Leaders convene at UN amid dire challenges

The UN flag flies on a stormy day at the United Nations during the United Nations General Assembly. Photo: AP World leaders begin convening today at one of the most volatile moments in the United Nations' 80-year history.