Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Tehran is prepared for both military confrontation and diplomacy, while insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are met.

Local media say Israeli assessments suggest Ali al-Amoudi survived the pinpoint attack in Gaza City that instead killed five Palestinians, including four women.

US president’s remarks on a central objective of his administration’s war come amid the prospect of renewed military strikes on Iran.

The passenger aircraft was on a “routine mission” from Benin City in southern Nigeria to the economic hub of Lagos when it went down, the president’s spokesperson said.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the government will work diligently to ensure that Ethiopia has an outlet to the sea.

Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo said the start of the school year could be postponed with more rain expected in the coming days.