"ZHANG JUN"

Encouraged by truce extension in Yemen, Special Envoy highlights goal of expanded accord leading to durable ceasefire, as he briefs Security Council.

Military actions with even the smallest potential to jeopardize nuclear safety or security must stop immediately, said IAEA’s chief. “These actions could lead us to serious consequences,” he added. UNIFEED

Situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant ‘very alarming’, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General tells Security Council.

Amid mixed results for Africa’s effective governance, peace, security, speakers in Security Council spotlight ways to end violence, build capacity for growth.

Exploiting global crises, nations impacted by conflict at heart of Da’esh, affiliates’ strategy, counter-terrorism officials warn Security Council.

Ceasefire between Israel, Palestinian militants ‘fragile’, Middle East Coordinator tells Security Council, urging all parties to uphold truce, safeguard past gains.

Amid mixed results for Africa’s effective governance, peace, security, speakers in Security Council spotlight ways to end violence, build capacity for growth.

Asked about a possible visit by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jun said, “our position is firm. Our determination is firm. We will do whatever we can to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity. I hope the US government officials understand that well.” UNIFEED

Press briefing by Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative of China and President of the Security Council for August, on the Council's programme of work for August.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.