There was no agreement on a new Lebanese government after a meeting on Monday between President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri.

Lebanon’s Hariri says the only way to stop the country’s economy from total collapse is to form a cabinet that can re-engage with the IMF.

Libya has been grappling with unchecked violence since 2011.

Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Sabah has urged unity at the time of crisis.

Amid public protests calling for immediate economic reforms, Sudan has announced a major cabinet reshuffle bringing in 25 new ministers.

The Tunisian prime minister has announced a major cabinet reshuffle after high-profile dismissals amid rising political tensions and an unprecedented economic crisis in the North African country.

Japan's cabinet approves a record-high budget proposal for the next fiscal year, including yet another hike in military spending.

US President-elect Joe Biden says the country is "ready to lead the world, not retreat from it,” as he announces some of his cabinet picks.

The Israeli cabinet approves construction of a new settlement near the besieged Gaza Strip.

Joe Biden’s advisers and allies have moved rapidly with a transition plan on how to fill critical White House posts.