A fire has ripped through a maternity hospital in eastern Algeria early Tuesday, killing at least eight babies.
Officials said they managed to "rescue 11 babies, 107 women and 28 staff".
The deaths were caused by "burns and smoke inhalation", they said, adding that the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Dozens of fire engines were deployed to bring the blaze under control.
It's the second blaze to hit the maternity hospital in Oued Souf in 18 months.
Head of IRGC's intelligence organisation announced as dead
Iranian state media have announced the death of Majid Khademi, the head of the Revolutionary Guards' intelligence organisation, on Monday.
Six injured after Iranian attack on residential area in Kuwait
Kuwait's Ministry of Health has reported that six people were injured early on Monday due to falling projectiles and debris in a residential area in the northern part of the country.
Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa kills three
Russia has launched a drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight on Monday, killing three people, and damaging infrastructure, residential and administrative buildings, the regional governor said.
US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire
The US, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday, citing four US, Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks.
Fujairah authorities have announced on Monday that they are responding to an incident involving a drone attack from Iran that targeted the emirate's du telecommunications company building.
In an interview with Dubai Eye 103.8's Business Breakfast show, the UAE's Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri stated that a 40-day conflict will not determine the country's economic future, highlighting its strength, power, and ability to "bounce back".
Authorities have reported on Monday that one person was injured due to fallen debris on the Raneen Systems company in Abu Dhabi's Musaffah area following a successful interception from the UAE's air defence systems.
