MIDDLE EAST LIVE 16 April: UN meets over China-Russia Hormuz crisis veto as Lebanon war continues

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Destruction in a Beirut neighbourhood following Israeli military strikes (file).
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War in Lebanon continues amid the fragile US-Iran ceasefire amid hopes for direct talks between Israel and Beirut. Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly is debating the China-Russia Security Council veto on the crucial Strait of Hormuz crisis last month, with assembly president Annalena Baerbock saying debate must move “to action”, on stabilising the Middle East. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.

War in Lebanon continues amid the fragile US-Iran ceasefire amid hopes for direct talks between Israel and Beirut. Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly is debating the China-Russia Security Council veto on the crucial Strait of Hormuz crisis last month, with assembly president Annalena Baerbock saying debate must move “to action”, on stabilising the Middle East. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.

Follow live video coverage below from inside the General Assembly triggered by the Security Council veto by China and Russia below, our Meetings Coverage team in-depth live page is here

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