DUBAI/ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump was quoted on Monday as promising to “hit them hard” after Iran launched missiles ‌overnight at two US air bases in Jordan in response to a US attack on Iran’s Larak island.

Grand Mufti meets SIS chief to boost co-operation on community awareness

Grand Mufti of Egypt Nazir Ayad received Ambassador Alaa Youssef, Chairman of the State Information Service, to discuss joint co-operation between Dar al‑Ifta and SIS in media and awareness fields. The talks focused on strengthening coordination to support efforts in building community awareness and addressing issues central to citizens’ lives, particularly family matters and reinforcing social cohesion.

Italy, Spain extend tit-for-tat border controls

ROME – Italy said on Monday it would suspend its open-border arrangements with Spain for another 15 days, ​extending restrictions it imposed after a mass rush of migrants into the ‌Spanish enclave of Ceuta a month ago.

La Liga: Madrid extends perfect start

MADRID — Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham both struck as Real Madrid’s perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho continued in a 4-0 cruise against Malaga.

Information Minister urges stronger co-ordination with government media advisers

Minister of State for Media Diaa Rashwan emphasised the need for closer integration between official spokespersons, media advisers and national outlets to ensure the rapid flow of accurate information on state affairs. He said this would provide clear official narratives, close gaps caused by delays, and block the spread of rumours and false reports.

More than 6,000 people infected with Ebola in Congo

DAKAR (Reuters) – The number ​of confirmed Ebola cases in ‌the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 6,000 mark, government data showed ​on Monday.

Three Premier League talking points

LONDON — Chelsea and Manchester City have adjusted fastest to English Premier League season of change, while Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are off to slow starts.