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ICJ to review Israel's legal duties in Palestinian territories

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has scheduled public hearings from April 28 to May 2, 2025, to issue an advisory opinion on Israel's legal responsibilities regarding UN operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. The hearings are the result of a UN General Assembly resolution passed......

Desert locust swarms threaten agriculture in Morocco

The latest monitoring bulletin from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) indicates the presence of solitary desert locusts across Morocco’s Draa and Ziz-Ghris valleys, specifically from Assa to Erfoud. Observations throughout March revealed evidence of breeding activities, including mating......

UN Reports Two-Thirds of Gaza Now Restricted for Palestinians

Israel has now restricted access to approximately two-thirds of Gaza, either by declaring large areas as no-go zones or ordering forced displacements, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Among the affected areas is southern Rafah, where Israel issued a new......

UN Security Council to Address Moroccan Sahara Issue on April 14

The United Nations has announced its agenda for April, highlighting key discussions in the Security Council under France’s presidency. A significant topic will be the Sahara issue, which will be discussed during a closed-door consultation on April 14. According to a document obtained by Hespress,......

Kim Jong Un supervises testing of AI-equipped suicide drones

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the testing of advanced AI-equipped suicide drones and reconnaissance drones, calling for their prioritization in the nation's military modernization. The drones, developed at North Korea's Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex, are designed to track......

UN Reduces International Presence in Gaza amid Israeli Attacks

The United Nations has announced a reduction in its international staff in Gaza following intensified Israeli attacks that have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians, including UN personnel. According to UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, approximately 30 of the 100 international UN......

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill over 70, including a newborn

Israel has intensified its bombardment of Gaza for a third consecutive day, resulting in the deaths of more than 70 people, including a newborn baby. According to health officials in Gaza, at least 71 people were killed overnight and early Thursday in both northern and southern regions of the enclave.......

UN chief urges global action against rising anti-Muslim bigotry

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the increasing wave of anti-Muslim discrimination, urging governments to safeguard religious freedoms and calling on digital platforms to address hate speech. Guterres made these remarks on March 15, during the International......

Morocco chosen to host African finance ministers’ conference in 2026

Morocco is set to host the 58th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development in March 2026. This announcement was made on Friday during the experts' session of the 57th ECA session and the......