A new United Nations chief bent on reform. An unpredictable American president set to deliver his first address. Persistent humanitarian crises and flaring global hotspots. Emerging technologies that could revolutionize — or disrupt — efforts to end poverty and fight disease.

The reform plans have also gained other perhaps unexpected supporters, including U.S. President Donald Trump, who has called for a meeting of world leaders on U.N. reform on Monday, before his address to the General Assembly, as Reuters reports. All participants are reportedly obliged to sign a declaration backing Guterres’ plans for management reform. Guterres will also speak at the event, which is co-hosted by the United Kingdom...

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