Russia has urged the US to avoid taking military action in response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria. Russia warned Washington that it will "bear responsibility" for any "illegal military adventure" it carries out. US President Donald Trump has promised a "forceful" response. (Source: BBC)

For the past few weeks, America has been abuzz with Muhammed bin Salman’s visit. The powerful 32-year-old royal has focused on shoring up American-Saudi ties and has met a host of famous US personalities from all walks of like. The visit appears to be a turning point in relations between the two countries.

The air assault of Monday which was carried out on the Hashimyah Dar ul Ulum Religious School - in Dasht e Archi district of Kunduz, Afghanistan – has resulted in the killing and injuring of hundreds of civilians. Nasruddin Sa’di, the Dasht e Archi district governor, has confirmed the incident of the air assault on a religious school of Daftani village of this district in which over 100 students have…

"The agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was signed by 44 countries," said Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the African Union commission (AU). The creation of a free trade area billed as the world’s largest comes after two years of negotiations, and is one of the AU's flagship projects for greater African integration.