Sudan, Ethiopia shut each other’s consulates in tit-for-tat move: Reports
Khartoum’s move comes after Ethiopia reportedly closed Sudanese consulate and ordered six diplomats to leave country.

Khartoum’s move comes after Ethiopia reportedly closed Sudanese consulate and ordered six diplomats to leave country.




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Traders say some exports are crossing border after a weeklong halt, but Tehran says its cargo is not getting through.
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North Korean leader meets top Chinese official and tours key sites in border city of Dandong during the one-day trip.
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President Zelenskyy warned Russia’s ambitions extend beyond eastern Ukraine, saying its drone attack threaten NATO.
Iran says ‘terrorist groups’ supported from outside the country are targeting security forces.