Gunmen kill 29 in attack in Nigeria's Adamawa state, governor says
Gunmen killed at least 29 people in an attack on a community in Nigeria's Adamawa state, the state governor said on Monday.
At least four killed in train collision on outskirts of Indonesian capital
At least four people were killed when two trains collided in the city of Bekasi, adjoining the Indonesian capital Jakarta, late on Monday, officials said.
Israeli strikes hit east Lebanon, expanding scope despite ceasefire
The Israeli military began carrying out strikes in eastern Lebanon on Monday, expanding the scope of its bombing campaign during a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt hostilities with Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
White House reviews Trump's security, shooter charged with assassination attempt
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will meet with law enforcement and homeland security early this week to review security protocols after Saturday's shooting in a Washington hotel where President Donald Trump and top officials were attending a dinner, a senior White House official told Reuters.
Pakistan still seeks to bridge US, Iran gaps, Trump reviewing proposal
Work has not halted to bridge gaps between the United States and Iran, sources from mediator Pakistan said, despite the failure of face-to-face diplomacy after Donald Trump called off a trip by his envoys and said Iran should phone when it wants a deal.
Modi's BJP gains ground in India’s upper house after AAP lawmakers defect
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP party strengthened its position in parliament’s upper house after seven opposition lawmakers joined it, a parliamentary list showed on Monday, a shift that could ease the government’s passage of legislation.
Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to negotiate
US President Donald Trump said Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war, as Tehran's foreign minister landed in Russia on Monday to seek support from President Vladimir Putin.
Mali defence minister killed in major weekend assault
Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed in an attack on his residence, the government said on Sunday, a high-profile fatality during coordinated assaults staged the previous day by fighters, including the West Africa al Qaeda affiliate.
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as residents warned to leave towns
Israeli strikes have killed 14 people and wounded 37 on Sunday, Lebanon's health ministry said, as the Israeli military warned residents to leave seven towns beyond the "buffer zone" it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt hostilities.
United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated on Tuesday in the 19th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Consultative Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on behalf of UAE president His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is set to honour Abdullah Al Sayed Al Hashemi by naming an Abu Dhabi street after him.
Sharjah Police have arrested an Asian man accused of converting his residence into a mini e-cigarette “factory” to package and promote drugs.