Biden calls for U.N. reform with world body paralyzed over Russia war

U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday called for an expansion of the U.N. Security Council among other reforms, as the world body tasked with advancing peace faces increasing challenges to address the war in Ukraine waged by veto-wielding member Russia.Biden's speech before the U.N. General Assembly was welcomed by Japan, which has long aspired to become a permanent member of the 15-member council. While details remain unclear, Washington may be viewing Japan, India and Germany as potential candidates to be elevated.Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine has underscored the dysfunction of the U.N.…READ FULL ARTICLE