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United Nations warns gum arabic trade could help finance Sudan conflict

The United Nations has warned that the international trade in gum arabic could unintentionally contribute to financing the ongoing conflict in Sudan, urging governments and companies to strengthen oversight of supply chains linked to the country. The warning comes as Sudan's conflict continues to......

North Korea announces expansion of nuclear capabilities and military intelligence

North Korea has announced plans to further strengthen its nuclear arsenal and expand the role of its military intelligence services as part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces, according to state media. The announcement was made following an enlarged meeting of the Central Military Commission......

Kim Jong Un oversees new naval weapons test as North Korea prepares destroyer for service

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a fresh series of naval weapons tests involving the country's new Kang Kon destroyer, as Pyongyang moves closer to commissioning the warship into active service. According to North Korea's state news agency KCNA, the trials included evaluations of......

Man dies after self-immolation outside UN headquarters in New York

A man died on Thursday after setting himself on fire outside the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, prompting an investigation by local authorities and expressions of condolences from UN officials. The New York City Police Department said officers responded to an emergency call near the......

North Korea–Russia road bridge opening appears delayed, analysis suggests

The planned opening of the first road bridge linking North Korea and Russia appears to have been postponed, according to a new assessment by the U.S.-based research organization 38 North, which cited satellite imagery showing construction work remains incomplete on the Russian side. The 850-meter (2,789-foot)......

UN expresses concern over rising tensions involving Belarus

The United Nations has expressed growing concern over increasingly tense rhetoric involving Belarus amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, warning that any further escalation could threaten regional stability. Speaking during a meeting of the UN Security Council, Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee......

Morocco highlights Africa’s voice at UN Charter anniversary celebrations

Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Africa’s role within the international system during the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter in New York. Speaking on behalf of the African Group at the United Nations General Assembly, Morocco’s......

Ebola in the DRC: Morocco Strengthens MONUSCO's Efforts with Emergency Medical Aid

Morocco is intensifying its support for United Nations humanitarian operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by deploying significant medical assistance aimed at combating the Ebola epidemic affecting the Ituri province. This initiative seeks to bolster the capabilities of the United......

Russia marks 80 years of diplomatic engagement at the United Nations

Russia is marking the 80th anniversary of its Department of International Organizations, a key institution within the country's foreign policy framework that has played a central role in shaping Moscow’s engagement with the United Nations and other multilateral bodies since the end of World......