World leaders leave UN amid fears of Middle East conflict but adopt new global cooperation pact

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 for multilateralism, with no major breakthroughs reported during the meetings. Despite the grim atmosphere, a new "Pact for the Future" was adopted, aiming to unite 193 member nations to address challenges like climate change and inequality. Leaders expressed hope that this initiative could revitalize global cooperation. The assembly featured speeches from 190 countries, emphasizing the need for reform in global institutions to better include smaller nations. U.S. President Joe Biden noted past successes in overcoming global challenges, suggesting that progress is still possible.