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U.N. session on Iran crisis

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 15, 2026, following the escalation of violence against protesters by authorities in Iran.

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U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 5, 2026, following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

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U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 5, 2026, following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

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U.N. session on Israeli recognition of Somaliland

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Dec. 29, 2025, to discuss Israel's formal recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.

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U.N. Security Council meeting over Gaza peace plan

The U.N. Security Council convenes a meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Nov. 17, 2025. The Security Council adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing the peace plan for Gaza during the meeting.

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U.N. Security Council meeting over Gaza peace plan

The U.N. Security Council convenes a meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Nov. 17, 2025. The Security Council adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing the peace plan for Gaza during the meeting.

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U.N. Security Council meeting on Gaza peace plan

The U.N. Security Council convenes a meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Nov. 17, 2025. The Security Council adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing the peace plan for Gaza during the meeting.

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Xi Jinping At 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party - Beijing

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convenes its fourth plenary session in Beijing, capital of China, from Oct. 20 to Oct. 23, 2025. Photo by Li Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the Democratic Party for the People pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The small opposition party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from nine to 22 seats.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the Democratic Party for the People pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The small opposition party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from nine to 22 seats.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the Democratic Party for the People pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The small opposition party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from nine to 22 seats.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the opposition Sanseito party pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The right-wing party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from two to 15 seats.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the opposition Sanseito party pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The right-wing party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from two to 15 seats.

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45 Countries Take Israel to ICJ - The Hague

A view of the Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice, in The Hague, Netherlands on May 1, 2025. The Court convenes to hear a case brought by 45 states accusing Israel of obstructing humanitarian aid access to Gaza. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, convenes a weeklong meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4, 2025.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, convenes a weeklong meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4, 2025.

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U.N. Security Council

The U.N. Security Council convenes a meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Feb. 24, 2025, the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Security Council adopted a U.S.-led resolution calling for an end to the three-year Russia-Ukraine conflict that fails to condemn Russia for its invasion.

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Japan's Diet convenes ordinary session

The House of Representatives holds a plenary session in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2025, as Japan's parliament began a 150-day regular session the same day.

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Japan's Diet convenes ordinary session

Japan's House of Councillors holds a plenary session in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2025, as Japan's parliament began a 150-day regular session the same day.

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Japan's Diet convenes ordinary session

Japan's House of Councillors holds a plenary session in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2025, as Japan's parliament began a 150-day regular session the same day.

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes key officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Wildfire Response

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and on video screen Governor Gavin Newson (D-CA), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, convenes officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in Los Angeles in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday January 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level was raised to prioritize additional suppression resources, including wildland fire crews and other personnel, engines, helicopters, airtankers and other aircraft, and other specialized heavy equipment. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities convenes in Lviv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal is seen on the screen during the broadcast of a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine in the room for the press, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities convenes in Lviv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seen on the screen during the broadcast of a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine in the room for the press, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities convenes in Lviv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - Head of the Kopychynets city community (Ternopil region) Bohdan Kelichavyi is seen on the screen during the broadcast of a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine in the room for the press, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities convenes in Lviv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk is seen on the screen during the broadcast of a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine in the room for the press, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities convenes in Lviv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - Head of the Office of the President Andrii Yermak is seen on the screen during the broadcast of a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine in the room for the press, Lviv, western Ukraine