At least five people were killed Thursday in a suicide bombing in Kabul, an official said, adding that two other blasts had also hit the Afghan capital.

Six people were killed and the mayor of Mogadishu wounded in a bombing at the mayoral offices in the Somali capital, the government said on Wednesday, in an attack claimed by Al-Shabaab jihadists.

Hundreds protested against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday at an expletive-themed rally in central London, hours after he was confirmed as the country's new leader.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Robert Mueller's testimony to Congress on the Russia probe as an "embarrassment" to the nation, mocking his Democratic rivals for asking the former special counsel to appear on Capitol Hill.

New British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was  congratulated on Wednesday by friend and foe alike, led by Russian President Vladimir Putin who said he hoped for an improvement in current icy ties with London.

New British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to strike a fresh Brexit deal with the EU is "not in the real world", Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said Wednesday.

China on Wednesday defended a joint air force exercise with Russia that triggered a furious response from regional US allies South Korea and Japan over a perceived airspace violation.

Sudan's military said Wednesday it had arrested a top general and several others over a foiled coup attempt announced earlier this month.

The White House on Wednesday described Robert Mueller's testimony to Congress on the Russia probe as an "embarrassment" to Donald Trump's Democratic rivals.

Britain's plans for a European-led protection force for Gulf shipping lanes is "complementary" to plans by the United States to prevent "provocative actions" by Iran, new Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday.