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UN envoy challenges Algeria’s role in Sahara conflict, endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan

The United Nations Personal Envoy for the Sahara dispute, Staffan de Mistura, has directly rejected Algeria’s long-standing assertion that it holds merely an “observer” status in the Sahara conflict. His remarks highlight Algeria’s active involvement in the dispute and challenge......

Spain enforces sweeping measures against Israel over Gaza war

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveiled nine decisive measures on Monday aimed at halting what he referred to as the "genocide in Gaza," including an arms embargo on Israel and a ban on vessels carrying fuel for the Israeli military from using Spanish ports. The announcement......

Global leaders clash at UN over Ukraine's occupied territories

World leaders convened at the United Nations General Assembly on September 4, 2025, marking 1,289 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to address the critical situation in Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories. The discussions were marked by sharp exchanges between Ukrainian, Russian,......

UN staff detained in Yemen accused of espionage by Houthi official

The Houthis in Yemen have accused recently detained United Nations employees of spying for the United States and Israel, according to a senior official who spoke on condition of anonymity. The statement comes after the UN confirmed that at least eleven of its staff were arrested in Houthi-controlled......

UN representative praises Morocco’s role in supporting dialogue in Libya

The United Nations Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, praised Morocco’s commitment to fostering dialogue among Libyan parties during her visit to Rabat on Monday. After meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African......

Climate Change: Guterres urges to maintain 1.5-Degree limit

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for maintaining the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a commitment made under the Paris Agreement in 2015. “As the UN Climate Conference in Brazil approaches, the world must act faster to......

Trump administration moves to cut $4.9 billion in foreign aid for 2025

The Trump administration has announced plans to cancel $4.9 billion (MAD 53.9 billion) in U.S. foreign aid for the fiscal year 2025, targeting funds already approved by Congress. This includes significant contributions to the United Nations and its specialized agencies. The White House Office of Management......

Global aid intensifies as Afghanistan battles earthquake and floods

Afghanistan is grappling with a series of overlapping crises, including a powerful earthquake that has killed over 620 people and injured more than 1,500, primarily in the eastern provinces. International aid efforts have surged in response, with United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations......

France to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN in September

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September. He stressed the “urgency of making this solution a reality” to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. “Faithful......