Al Jazeera reports that Hamas has agreed to retreat via Red Cross corridors from Gaza areas that are under Israeli control per the peace plan. (Haaretz)

At least four people are killed and dozens of others are injured when a M_w 6.3 earthquake strikes Balkh Province, Afghanistan. (Shafaqna)

The Nigerian government says that it welcomes assistance from the United States to combat Islamic terrorism, but adds that its sovereignty must be respected, as US President Donald Trump threatened with military actions to protect Christians from alleged persecution. (Reuters)

North Macedonians vote in the second round of the local elections for councillors and mayors of 80 municipalities and Skopje, with the ruling conservative party VMRO-DPMNE expected to win by a landslide. (AP)

In cricket, the Indian women's team defeats South Africa by 52 runs to win the 13th edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup. (ESPNcricinfo)