The US Embassy in Israel said the Gaza-Egypt border may open on Saturday, suggesting that such a move would enable foreigners to leave the besieged Palestinian enclave.
In a social media post, the embassy said it had "received info" that the Rafah crossing would open at 10 a.m. (11 a.m. UAE time).
"We do not know how long it will remain open for foreign citizens to depart Gaza," it added.
Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde
Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, officials said.
Modi's party set to gain big in Indian state elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday, expanding its influence and weakening its key rival half-way into his third term in office.
Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after US offers to help stranded ships
Iran's military warned US forces on Monday not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said the US would start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City injures 10, more feared
The tally of injured from a shooting at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City is expected to rise beyond the 10 taken to hospital by rescuers, police said on Monday, as others among the victims make their own way to seek treatment.
United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport
A United Airlines aircraft struck a light pole and a trailer on Sunday during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New Jersey State Police said.
