The Tripoli based Libyan government announced today the operations statistics for the National Cancer Institute in Sabrata for the first half of 2026....

Libya’s Atomic Energy Corporation (AEC) has proposed a plan to rehabilitate and operate the Tajoura nuclear research reactor, aiming to utilize it in...

Modi's BJP once controlled media narratives in India, but this might be changing with the 'Cockroach' movement.

Children on Tonle Sap sacrifice education, with many working to help their families cover increasing fuel costs.

The authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition candidate says there was an attempt on his life.

Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday.

Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.

US senator condemns Ben Gvir’s call to 'kill 30 or 40 people in Gaza every night' US Senator Jacky Rosen has called for Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir to resign after comments in which he said Israeli forces should kill “30 or 40” people in Gaza every night. In a post on X, the Democratic senator described the remarks as “horrific and completely indefensible”. “Anyone advocating for acts of violence against innocent civilians should not be in an official government position,” Rosen said. “I believe Ben Gvir must resign,” she added, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to denounce the comments and “reaffirm to the world that this is not the government’s position.” These comments are horrific and completely indefensible. Anyone advocating for acts of violence against innocent civilians should not be in an official government position. I believe Ben Gvir must resign, and I urge Prime Minister Netanyahu to denounce these remarks and reaffirm… — Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen) August 16, 2026

Iran says talks with Oman continue on new Hormuz transit route Iran and Oman are continuing talks to establish a secure maritime transit route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said, blaming security complications caused by US and Israeli military actions. “Drawing up the maritime transit route plan with Oman has been time-consuming due to security complexities,” Baghaei said, adding that “the issue is inherently complex”. Speaking on the proposed mechanism, Baghaei said it would aim to protect the sovereign rights and interests of both Iran and Oman while ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels. “This is the first time that a mechanism is being developed to simultaneously safeguard the sovereign rights of the two littoral states and ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels,” he said, adding that intensive talks to finalise a joint statement were continuing.

US and South Korean forces began on Monday joint military drills as planned, despite Donald Trump calling for them to be scaled back. Trump said the exercises were too costly and hostile toward North Korea, while critics warned reducing them could weaken South Korea’s security. The drills are set to continue until August 28.

The UN delivered aid to Qusra in the West Bank after Israeli settlers cut off several Palestinian families from food, water and electricity. Residents say they have faced months of harassment and attacks, while rights groups accuse settlers of trying to force Palestinians from the area. Critics warn that Israel’s plan to transfer law enforcement powers in the West Bank could further entrench control over the territory.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan is still operative ​and discussions with Israel are continuing, a Board of Peace official said on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an Israeli withdrawal until the Palestinian militant group Hamas is “genuinely disarmed.” Netanyahu on Sunday restated his rejection of the Gaza ‌plan in televised ‌remarks to his ​right-wing ‌government. ⁠The move ​came even as ⁠Israel’s military has effectively halted attacks in the territory under US pressure.

RIYADH: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday for the recent signing of a regional defense agreement. Zelensky said he hopes the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement signed between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan last week will contribute to achieving security and stability in the region. He made the comments during a phone call with the crown prince, Saudi Press Agency reported. The two leaders also discussed regional and international developments.

The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest ever, new data shows, with one person dying from the virus every thirty minutes.

Heads of state and government from across the Southern African Development Community paid tribute to the late anti-apartheid activist Oliver Reginald Tambo on Sunday, laying a wreath at his statue in Durban.