Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, is running for fifth term in polls boycotted by major political parties.
Vietnamese elect members of parliament from a list of candidates almost exclusively fielded by the governing party.
US President Donald Trump says allies who rely on Gulf oil must help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Islamabad hits Kandahar facility after Taliban drones strike civilian areas and military sites as conflict intensifies.
Far-right leader, whose persistent health woes are linked to 2018 stabbing, endorsed son to run in this year's election.
The Caribbean nation has spent 10 of the last 14 months under an emergency status that curtails key civil liberties.
Iranian media report the deaths in central Iran as Tehran launches new missile salvoes at Israeli targets.
Veteran Jay Carey burned a US flag in protest of an executive order from Trump calling for prison terms for such acts.
EU maintains pressure after slamming US for lifting sanctions on Russian oil exports as Middle East war bites.
FCC chair says news outlets that share 'distortions' about US war with Iran could lose their licences.