Egypt’s military said it was a “limited explosion.” Egypt’s military said a “limited explosion” struck a gas pipeline in North Sinai on Thursday, an incident for which the Islamic State’s local branch has claimed credit.

Riyadh’s hosting of the annual summit has drawn criticism from a broad coalition of human rights groups.

Moscow is set to create a strategic foothold in Africa along vital shipping routes. Russian President Vladimir Putin approved on Nov. 16 the government’s plans to create a naval facility in Sudan to service the needs of the Russian navy in the region and serve as a logistics center. The …