Three top officials of Sudan's ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) have stepped down, amid demands from protestors for civilian rule.
The generals were seen as allies of deposed President Omar al-Bashir.
Meanwhile, hundreds of Sudanese judges joined the anti-government sit-in outside the Defence Ministry.
The TMC also announced it would retain "sovereign authority only", while civilians would hold the post of the prime minister and head all government ministries.
Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, who became Bangladesh's first female prime minister in 1991 and went on to develop a bitter rivalry with Sheikh Hasina as they spent decades trading power, has died on Tuesday after a long illness at 80 years old.
Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Russia has accused Ukraine on Monday of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence and vowed retaliation, providing no evidence for a claim Kyiv dismissed as baseless and aimed at derailing arduous peace talks.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'consolidate ceasefire' in China talks
Thailand and Cambodia plan to rebuild mutual trust and gradually consolidate a ceasefire after weeks of border clashes, Beijing said in a communique with the two countries following talks in southwestern China.
Three Turkish police, six ISIS members killed in clash
Three Turkish police officers and six ISIS fighters were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey on Monday, the Interior Minister said, a week after more than 100 suspected ISIS members were detained for planning Christmas and New Year attacks.
Indonesia fire kills 16 people in retirement home
A fire at a retirement home in the city of Manado on Indonesia's on Sulawesi island has killed 16 people, a local police official was quoted as saying on Monday by state news agency Antara.
The UAE’s weather authority has forecasted unsettling weather conditions starting Tuesday, December 30, until Saturday, January 3, with expected dusty conditions and a chance of rainfall across the country.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that public parking zones will be free of charge during the New Year holiday on Thursday, January 1, except at multi-storey facilities and Al Khail Gate N-365.
The UAE has strongly condemned the attempt to target the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
