Hundreds of ships remained at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, as the United States and Iran reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the strait.

For now, officials insist there has been no attempt to overthrow the government, describing the rumours as unfounded speculation rather than a genuine threat to the state.

G7 leaders and invited partner nations gathered in Evian-les-Bains as attention shifted from Ukraine to the Middle East following Donald Trump’s announcement of a tentative deal with Iran, with Gulf leaders joining talks on regional security and global economic risks.

Iran’s foreign minister has declared that any agreement ending the conflict with the United States must also include Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory, warning that continued military action or occupation would violate the emerging memorandum of understanding.

A statement from the State Department said rising tensions between TPLF hardliners and the federal government threaten to restart conflict in the Tigray region

The signature of an initial deal to end the war between Iran and the United States has sparked divided reactions in Tehran and Tel Aviv.

Benin and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening their shared border.

Libya's top governing bodies agreed Thursday on a roadmap for holding long-awaited presidential and parliamentary elections within eight months

Niger's security apparatus has begun a search for the attackers who attacked the airport of the capital, Niamey, on Thursday, killing at least 11 soldiers and two civilians.

The Government of Morocco has called for the prompt implementation and full respect of the U.S.-Iran agreement reached to end the war in the Middle East.