World leaders are gathering in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy

World leaders at the U.N. gathering are urged to collaborate on pressing issues and modernize post-WWII institutions. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasizes the need for a new commitment to multilateralism amidst geopolitical divisions, conflicts, climate change, and technological advancements. The summit's success hinges on overcoming objections from nations like Russia.