Eight countries including Iran lose right to vote at UN over unpaid dues

The United Nations have suspended the right to vote of eight countries including Iran over unpaid dues, reports say. The UN Chief, Antonio Guterres in a letter to the General Assembly, said 11 countries are behind in their payments, Arab Read more

Sahara: Moroccan Armed Forces Foil Algeria-Sponsored Provocation by Polisario Militias

Moroccan Royal Armed Forces have thwarted an incursion on the Moroccan territory by a group of the Polisario militias, aided by some Algerian soldiers, reports say. The Polisario militias, assisted by six Algerian soldiers among whom a top officer, were Read more

Libya: UN Authorizes EU Intervention, Libya Rejects Refugee City Plan

The UN Security Council authorized the European Union (EU) and individual countries “to disrupt the organized criminal enterprises engaged in migrant smuggling and human trafficking (from Libya to Europe) and prevent loss of life.” The resolution, adopted on Thursday with Read more

KSA: Moscow, Riyadh Cooperating to Stabilize Oil Market

Major oil producers could be on the verge of reaching an agreement to stabilize the oil market and boost prices. Russian energy minister Alexander Novak said there are consultations between Riyadh and Moscow and they are “ready to achieve the Read more