Somalia declares South West State's leadership mandate expired amid rising tensions

Somalia’s central government said late on Sunday that the mandate of South West State’s president and administration had officially expired as tensions between the two sides continue to escalate.

Chad relocates Sudan refugees as army deploys near border

Chad has begun the emergency relocation of refugees from its border with Sudan as the army prepares to deploy to the area in response to cross-border attacks, an official said on Monday.

Iran denies holding negotiations with US after Trump claims 'productive talks'

Tehran had threatened it will “irreversibly destroy” essential infrastructure across the Middle East if the US follows through on Trump’s threat to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants.