Islamic State-linked rebels killed at least 36 people over two days of attacks in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local and security sources, underscoring an escalating insurgent threat in one of Africa's most conflict-ridden areas.

Tehran [Iran], May 19 : Iran on Tuesday warned the United States and Israeli forces against any further military action, stating that armed forces of the Islamic Republic would respond by opening new fronts using “new tools and methods”. According to Iranian State Media Press TV, the spokesperson of the Iranian Army, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, made these remarks while addressing a public gathering at Valiasr Square in Tehran. During the gathering, Brigadier General Akraminia stated that Iran would neither be “blockaded or defeated”, referring to the US blockade on its ports in the Persian Gulf.