World

Andy Burnham, U.K.’s New Prime Minister, Prepares for U.N. Spotlight

Andy Burnham appears likely to promote support for Ukraine and hold to tough lines on Israel and the war on Iran.

Japan’s leader aims to highlight her country’s push for a more pivotal global role.

Mexico Becomes Latest Country to Restrict Phones in Schools

President Claudia Sheinbaum has sharply limited the use of cellphones and screens in schools. The measures will go into effect in November.

Cold War Lessons for A.I.

The U.S. and Soviet Union managed to avert nuclear catastrophe. Can Washington and Beijing do the same for A.I.?

Vietnam’s leader is likely to warn of threats to middle powers.

Macron Criticizes Israel and Russia in Final U.N. Speech as France’s President

In his farewell address to the General Assembly, the French president criticized Russia, Israel and, in more veiled terms, the United States.

South Korea’s leader is seeking a new approach to North Korea.

At U.N., Trump Says He Will Strike a Deal With Iran or ‘Annihilate’ It

President Trump’s statement to the U.N. General Assembly that he could “drive them into hell with no chance of survival” was a jarring departure in a forum devoted to world peace.

Ethiopian Rebel Groups Join Forces Against the Government

Half a dozen groups, accusing the prime minister of being dictatorial, announced the formation of a coalition in a country already scarred by war.

Sri Lanka Convicts 15 in Easter 2019 Bomb Attacks

A court found 15 men guilty of coordinating a series of suicide bombings in hotels and churches, which killed more than 300 people.

U.N. Searches for Its Next Leader

António Guterres is stepping down in December after two terms as secretary general. No front-runner to succeed him has emerged so far.

A Departing U.N. Chief’s Dire Warning on Climate Change

As he nears the end of his term as the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres looks back on his efforts to stop climate change.

Macron to Make His Final U.N. General Assembly Appearance as France’s President

During his tenure as France’s president, Emmanuel Macron has evolved from a political upstart to a senior statesman.

Cuban officials walk out after Trump calls the nation a ‘failed state’ in his speech.

Amazon says it will provide secure cloud computing to NATO.

Over time, the development should allow better intelligence sharing and military planning among the alliance.

Mirroring Trump, Allies Are Expected to Label Latin American Cartels ‘Terrorists’ at U.N.G.A.

On the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, 14 countries are expected to follow Washington’s lead by designating 25 criminal groups as terrorist organizations.

U.N. Updates: As Trump Threatens Iran, Other Leaders Warn of Deep Divisions

President Trump said he must decide whether to make a deal or “annihilate” Iran, in a gathering where world leaders typically focus on declarations of global harmony.

U.N. Leader Uses Final Speech to Issue Stark Warning

António Guterres, the departing secretary general, said a divided world will struggle in the face of wars, inequality, climate change and the rise of A.I.