https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-leaders-meet-at-un-as-their-planet-grapples-with-war-division-runaway-ai-and-climate-shocksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-leaders-meet-at-un-as-their-planet-grapples-with-war-division-runaway-ai-and-climate-shockshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-leaders-meet-at-un-as-their-planet-grapples-with-war-division-runaway-ai-and-climate-shocks#u80364Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:41:05 +0000World leaders began gathering in New York on Tuesday for the United Nations General Assembly annual high-level debate. The agenda focuses on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, climate change, economic pressures, and the rise of artificial intelligence. To manage the influx of diplomats, the NYPD has deployed thousands of officers, resulting in significant street closures and traffic congestion across New York City. The event serves as a primary forum for global diplomacy as nations grapple with deep divisions and environmental shocks.Why it mattersThe General Assembly is the main policy maki