JERUSALEM -- Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, stated on Monday that a response is imminent following Iran's "unprecedented" missile and drone attack on Israel.

The announcement came during a video statement amid a meeting with pilots at the Nevatim Air Force base, which sustained mild damage from a ballistic missile during Iran's offensive over the weekend. (Israel-Iran-Clashes)

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DAR ES SALAAM -- At least 1,000 people have been left homeless due to flash floods caused by ongoing heavy rains in Tanzania's northern region of Arusha, an official said on Monday.

Paul Makonda, regional commissioner of Arusha, said the victims were left homeless after their homes had been submerged or destroyed by flash floods over the past two weeks. (Tanzania-Flood-Disaster)

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WASHINGTON -- The White House said Monday it opposes a stand-alone bill that would provide aid only to Israel, urging House Republicans to pass the Senate-passed legislation that includes assistance for Israel, Ukraine and others.

"We are opposed to a stand-alone bill that would just work on Israel, as we've seen proposed. We would oppose a stand-alone bill, yes," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters at the White House's first briefing after Israel became the target of a large-scale retaliatory attack by Iran over the weekend. (US-Israel Aid)

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PRAGUE -- The Czech Republic recorded nearly 1,500 new cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, last week, the highest weekly number so far this year, according to the latest data from the Czech State Health Institute (SZU).

In its epidemiological situation report published on Monday, the SZU said 1,494 cases of whooping cough were recorded in the 15th week (April 8-14) of this year, bringing the yearly total to 7,888. (Czech Republic-whooping cough) Enditem

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