World leaders leave UN amid concerns of Middle East conflict but adopt new global agreement

World leaders left the United Nations amid concerns of escalating conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Sudan. The annual General Assembly highlighted the urgent need to restore multilateralism, with no major breakthroughs reported during the meetings. Despite the grim atmosphere, a new "Pact for the Future" was adopted, aiming to unite nations on issues like climate change and inequality. Leaders expressed hope that this agreement could lead to meaningful action, although skepticism remains about its implementation. The assembly featured speeches from 190 countries, with many leaders emphasizing the need for reform in global institutions to better represent developing nations. U.S. President Joe Biden noted past successes in overcoming global challenges, suggesting that progress is still possible.