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Amar Bendjama, Permanent Representative of Algeria to the UN, was elected on Thursday to serve as the next president of the UN¡¯s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Food security and child nutrition have improved across the Gaza Strip largely due to a scale-up in humanitarian assistance and commercial traffic, but progress remains fragile and could quickly reverse without sustained access, funding and recovery support.

Satellites can now spot major methane leaks from space within days. Yet only 13 per cent of those alerts lead to any response from the governments or companies responsible.

The Security Council is debating on Thursday how best to settle disputes between States peacefully. Ambassadors will be exploring such themes as effective early warning and how to move from rhetorical support for preventive diplomacy to ensuring more consistent use of its Chapter VI powers under the UN Charter. Follow our live coverage.

As the Iran-US war continues, the key question remains unanswered about how shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will be managed in future ¨C although the UN has reiterated that charging tolls for safe passage runs contrary to international law.

As months of conflict continue to devastate communities across Lebanon, families are being left without shelter, healthcare and other essential services.