*) Israel is using starvation as 'war arm'

European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell addressed the UN Security Council, condemning Israel's use of starvation as a weapon of war.

He emphasised that the humanitarian crisis in the region is entirely man-made, with essential routes for aid being deliberately blocked.

Borrell stressed the urgency of the situation and called on Israeli authorities to cease obstructing humanitarian access.

Meanwhile, the EU is stepping up its humanitarian assistance efforts to address the escalating crisis.

*) Israeli leaders must answer for the babies killed in Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emphasised the need for an independent Palestinian state as the only means to honour the memory of slain Palestinian children.

President Erdogan condemned the violence against Palestinian children, saying in quotes, "They cannot stop us from referring to the murderer as a murderer."

He called on Israeli leaders to acknowledge the truth of the situation in Gaza and be held accountable for the lives lost.

*) Four US ships depart for mission to build temporary Gaza pier

Four US Army vessels have set sail from Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia, bound for the Eastern Mediterranean to aid in humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

According to Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder, the mission aims to construct a temporary port on Gaza's coast to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid.

The temporary pier is anticipated to be operational within 60 days, with the capacity to distribute up to 2 million meals daily.

*) 230,000 children, new mothers in Sudan at risk of starvation deaths

Sudan is facing a devastating hunger crisis, with Save the Children warning nearly 230,000 children and new mothers could die without urgent action.

The charity blames the war for causing widespread malnutrition, with over 2.9 million children acutely malnourished and 729,000 suffering from the most severe form.

This dire situation puts Sudan among the countries with the worst nutrition in the world.

And finally…

*) Google limits chatbot Gemini's election comments
Tech giant Google is expanding restrictions on its AI chatbot Gemini.

Previously limited within the US, Gemini will no longer answer election-related questions globally due to concerns over misinformation.

This decision comes as advancements in AI raise fears of "fake news" impacting elections.

When asked about elections, Gemini now directs users to Google Search for information.