Keywords: Peace


Susan Sarandon arrested during New York protest against Netanyahu

American actress Susan Sarandon was among several demonstrators detained in New York on Thursday as activists protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Sarandon, 79, was taken into custody during a sit-in organized by Jewish Voice for Peace......

Leo XIV highlights migrant dignity during Paris visit ahead of major Mass

Pope Leo XIV has used his visit to Paris to highlight the importance of social inclusion and peaceful coexistence, meeting migrants and refugees at a church-supported centre before presiding over a large public Mass expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people. The pontiff began the second day of......

Lazzarini warns of humanitarian risks as debate over UNRWA’s future intensifies in Gaza

Philippe Lazzarini, the former commissioner-general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, has warned that removing UNRWA from Gaza could create serious humanitarian consequences as plans for the territory's reconstruction continue to take shape. In an interview with The Associated......

Bourita highlights Morocco’s approach to strengthening Africa’s role in crisis prevention and peacebuilding

Morocco has outlined its approach to strengthening Africa’s capacity to prevent crises and consolidate peace, with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita emphasizing the importance of national institutions and early action in addressing the continent’s security challenges. Speaking in New York......

Morocco and Kosovo prepare 500 troops for Gaza stabilization mission

Preparations for the deployment of an international stabilization force in Gaza have entered a new phase, with Morocco and Kosovo expected to provide the first contingent of around 500 troops for the planned mission. US Major General Jasper Jeffers, commander of the International Stabilization Force......

Pope Leo XIV warns of a ‘paradise of machines’ as he opens France visit

Pope Leo XIV opened his four-day visit to France on Friday with a warning about the risks posed by unchecked technological progress, urging societies to ensure that artificial intelligence remains a tool in the service of humanity rather than a force that undermines human dignity. Speaking at the Élysée......

Gaza stabilization force: Morocco and Kosovo prepare 500 troops for deployment

Preparations for an international stabilization mission in Gaza have moved into a new phase, with Major General Jasper Jeffers saying an initial contingent of about 500 troops from Morocco and Kosovo has been trained and equipped for potential deployment. Jeffers, who commands the International Stabilization......

María Corina Machado prevented from returning to Venezuela amid renewed political tensions

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has once again been unable to return to her country after attempting to leave her exile in Panama, according to sources within her political movement, Vente Venezuela. The latest attempt took place on Tuesday, September 22, amid renewed political......

Morocco’s Security Council bid carries a strong African diplomatic dimension

Morocco’s decision to seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-2029 term marks a new stage in the Kingdom’s diplomatic engagement with the UN’s main body responsible for international peace and security. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita announced......