Data, Legal & Regulatory, News U.N. cancels usual summit of world leaders Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations will not summon world leaders to its annual gathering for the first time in its 75-year history. By Arete News - June 8, 2020 The U.N. General Assembly's main chamber in New York (AN/Ron Cogswell) You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us