The Supreme Committee for Libyan-Chinese Cooperation reported today that, as part of Libyan-Chinese cooperation and following up on previous meetings...

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Health reported today that its Minister of Health, Mohamed Al-Ghou,j met with the Ambassador of China to Libya, M...

The announcement comes as Lula warns of foreign interference and polls show a tightening presidential race.

Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.

The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa

Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

From Michigan to Missouri: Democratic primaries deliver mixed bag on Israel and Gaza Submitted by Victoria Amani Mwaniki Kishoiyian on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 19:06 Besides an upset in Michigan, Democratic candidates endorsed by Aipac defeated progressive challengers Democratic Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez addresses reporters on 26 May 2026 in Longview, Washington. She is one of several incumbents who fended off progressive challengers in primaries (Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images/AFP) Off The US Democratic Party went to the polls across five states on Tuesday. The races in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, and Washington were not all solely focused on foreign policy, but the US-Israeli war on Iran and Israel's genocide in Gaza loomed large. The primaries delivered a muddled verdict on how Democratic voters respond to politicians' positions on the issues.  Michigan produced the evening’s defining result. Former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed defeated Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for the open Senate seat by roughly one percentage point, 48.5 percent to 47.5 percent.  Sayed staked out a progressive position on healthcare, but he also put immigration and US foreign policy at the centre of his campaign. He promised to vote to end US military aid to Israel, abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and work to end the Trump administration’s war on Iran, which he argued imperils Americans through the risk of regional war without congressional authorisation.  Stevens' campaign, by contrast, championed Israel's right to self-defence and supported continued US taxpayer aid. She received firm backing from Democratic establishment figures and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, known as Aipac. Stevens also staked out a hawkish position on Iran.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sayed's stance resonated with Wayne County's large Arab American and Muslim electorate. The county includes Dearborn, Hamtramck, and the city of Detroit. Trump made inroads with Wayne County in the 2024 election, including an endorsement from Hamtramck's Yemeni-American mayor. Former US Vice President Kamala Harris still won the county by a wide margin.  Missouri: Democratic establishment prevails  In Missouri, the Democratic establishment defeated a key critic of Israel and the war on Iran. Former St Louis County prosecutor and incumbent Congressman Wesley Bell defeated former Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush by 59.2 percent to 36.9 percent in the primary, denying Bush a re-entry to Congress after her defeat for the same seat in 2024.  Bush was one of Congress’ outspoken advocates for a ceasefire in Gaza. She made the genocide in the enclave and the US war on Iran central pillars of her campaign.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bell advocated ironclad support for Israel and was backed by Aipac.  Kansas: Gazing towards November The Democrats of Kansas nominated state Senator Cindy Holscher for the seat, while Republicans chose Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, establishing one of the country’s most potent duels in a state that’s been under the Republican Party's reign for nearly a century.  Unlike Michigan, foreign policy held little weight in the primary campaign. Candidates focused on rural development, agriculture, and abortion.  Virginia: Senator tied to intelligence committee wins The sole candidate in Virginia’s Democratic primary was former Governor and incumbent Senator Mark Warner, who emphasised his tenure on the Senate Intelligence Committee and attention to national security. Warner is a staunch advocate for Israel and has received support from Aipac.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Republicans chose former Trump campaign advisor and retired Army Major General Bert Mizusawa in a multi-candidate race. Warner criticised the absence of congressional consultation surrounding the Trump administration's war on Iran while stating that Iran's nuclear programme presents a significant security threat.  Virginia has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 2002.  Washington: Establishment wins again In Washington, Democratic Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fended off a challenge from progressive Brent Hennrich.  Gluesenkamp Perez was endorsed by Aipac while Hennrich campaigned as a Democrat opposed to the group. US Politics News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted Saudi oil vessel in Gulf of Aden Yemen's Houthis said they targeted a Saudi oil vessel in the Gulf of Aden, according to a statement from the group's military spokesperson on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia has not yet confirmed the strike, but it comes after UK Maritime Trade Operations received a report that people on a vessel heard a "loud explosion" in close proximity to it in the same area.

Race favourite Demi Vollering won a tense three-way sprint to claim stage five of the Tour de France Femmes on Wednesday, but Marlen Reusser retained the overall lead by 12 seconds after the Swiss rider shadowed her Dutch rival to the finish. 

He could help the #Democrats swing the #US #Senate in the upcoming #midterms. Progressive Abdul #ElSayed just won a tight #primary race in #Michigan, against more moderate congresswoman Haley #Stevens.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia appointed on Saturday a former high court judge as the country’s new anti-graft czar to replace its outgoing chief who was dogged by allegations of abuse of power and illegal shareholding. The appointment of Abdul Halim Aman comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government faces increased scrutiny on promises made to tackle corruption in the Southeast Asian nation.

NEW DELHI: Gun battles between rival ethnic groups in India’s troubled northeastern Manipur state killed three men, police said, the latest unrest in the far-flung region. Manipur has seen periodic clashes for nearly three years between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the mainly Christian Kuki community in which more than 250 people have been killed. “In a heavy exchange of fire … three individuals sustained fatal bullet injuries,” Manipur police said in a statement late Friday.

As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.

There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.