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UN initiates UN80 initiative to modernize operations

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the United Nations' capacity to tackle contemporary global challenges, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled the UN80 initiative in New York today. This initiative is designed to modernize the systematic functioning of the UN to ensure it meets current......

Putin Orders Military Push to Oust Ukrainian Forces from Kursk Region

President Vladimir Putin visited Russian troops in the western Kursk region on Wednesday, where he ordered them to continue their rapid advance and reclaim the remaining areas occupied by Ukrainian forces. This visit came after a U.S. request for a 30-day ceasefire proposal, supported by Ukraine, and......

African integration: Navigating the complexities and opportunities

The 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) convened in February 2025 in Addis Ababa, with Morocco actively participating in deliberations. Morocco's historical connection to the AU dates back to its founding membership in 1963, although it withdrew in 1984 due to......

Tensions among G7 ministers amid Trump’s foreign policy shifts

Foreign ministers from major Western democracies gathered in Canada on Thursday following weeks of rising tensions between President Donald Trump and his allies, triggered by his shifts in foreign policy regarding Ukraine and the imposition of tariffs. The two-day meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, brought......

France redefines ties with Morocco amid diplomatic shifts in Sahara

Following a series of high-profile diplomatic visits to Sahara, France is solidifying its cooperative relationship with Morocco, marking a significant departure from its previous ambiguous stance. The French publication, Le Point, highlights a transformative shift in France’s diplomatic approach,......

Pope Francis marks 12 years as leader of the Catholic Church amid health recovery

Pope Francis recently reached a significant milestone, marking 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church. Despite being hospitalized for double pneumonia since February 14, the 88-year-old pontiff continues to receive positive medical updates. The Vatican reported on Thursday that his condition remains......

Real Madrid advances to the Champions League quarterfinals in a thrilling penalty shootout

Real Madrid secured a place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory (3-2) on Wednesday. The match ended 1-0 after regular and extra time, resulting in a 2-2 aggregate score. The clash at "Riyadh Metropolitano Stadium" started with high intensity......

Peace talks between Kinshasa and M23 to begin in Luanda

Angola, acting as a mediator in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has announced that direct peace negotiations between the Congolese government and the M23 armed group will commence on March 18 in Luanda. This decision follows diplomatic efforts led by Angola, which......

Syria establishes National Security Council to strengthen stability

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, announced the creation of a National Security Council aimed at enhancing the country’s security and political coordination. This new body will oversee the management of security policies and will be chaired by Sharaa. It is a significant move as......

Trump administration threatens funding cuts to 60 universities over alleged antisemitism

The Trump administration intensifies its campaign against pro-Palestine activists, warning 60 universities of potential funding cuts unless they adequately protect Jewish students from what it deems antisemitic harassment. On March 10, the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil......

Trump's shift on Gaza displacement welcomed by Hamas

Hamas has welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s apparent reversal on his controversial proposal to permanently displace more than two million Palestinians from Gaza. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem expressed approval following Trump's remarks on Wednesday, in which he stated, “Nobody......

French commission favors expulsion of Algerian influencer Doualemn

A commission in Hérault has issued a favorable opinion for the expulsion of the Algerian influencer known as "Doualemn." This decision, announced on Wednesday, follows a turbulent situation that has escalated tensions between Paris and Algiers. Doualemn, whose real name is Boualem Naman,......

Iran’s nuclear program: global diplomacy in action

China has announced it will hold talks with Russia and Iran regarding Iran’s nuclear program, as the United States intensifies its efforts to push Tehran towards a new agreement. Beijing plans to host the trilateral meeting later this week, which will occur following a closed session of the United......