Iran lists Argentina navy, air force as terrorist organisations
Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday designated Argentina's navy and air force as terrorist organisations, following a similar move by Buenos Aires months earlier.
US judge halts shutdown layoffs as Trump threatens 10,000 jobs
A US judge ordered President Donald Trump on Wednesday to pause the planned mass layoffs of federal workers during the government shutdown after the White House said it expected to fire 10,000 workers.
Israel says date for opening Gaza’s Rafah crossing to be announced at later stage
Israel said Thursday that the date for the opening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt would be announced at a later stage and that it would only be open for the movement of people.
Impeached president confirms he fled Madagascar at the weekend
Madagascar’s ousted president confirmed for the first time that he had fled the country, issuing a statement after a military-led power grab prompted by weeks of demonstrations that have plunged the island nation into crisis.
Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga’s body arrives in Nairobi
The body of revered Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga arrived in Nairobi on Thursday from India where he died of a suspected heart attack.
Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal
Israel’s defence minister threatened Wednesday to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.
