After months of speculation, the Tripoli government’s Ministry of Transport has inadvertently confirmed that the opening date for the newly constructe...

The Higher Committee for the National Economic Diversification Framework, chaired by Minister of Planning Mohammed Al-Zaidani, held a meeting today to...

Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.

Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.

More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

Iranian media reports two children were among those killed when shrapnel hit a home. Iran then launched missiles and drones at US targets in the Middle East.

The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

US attacks on Iran leave 18 killed, 142 wounded, health official says The Iranian health ministry's spokesperson indicated in his latest update that 18 people were killed in the recent US strikes on the country, while 142 others were left wounded.  In a post on X, Hossein Kermanpour said that amongst those killed were two women and a child. Meanwhile, women (61) and children (44) accounted for most of those wounded. "Behind every number stands a human being and a family," he added. 

White House posts map of Hormuz Strait renaming it as 'Trump Strait' The White House released a map on Wednesday showing the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait", with a caption saying "it's got a nice ring to it". The picture posted on X included the face of the US president on the map as well as an earlier quote from a post on his Truth Social platform, that read: "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be 'hotter' than ever before!" It's got a nice ring to it pic.twitter.com/Fmzc9iUu8u — The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 2, 2026

Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after their heaviest military exchanges in weeks. Tehran accused Washington of striking a wedding party and called the attack a war crime. President Donald Trump threatened further US strikes, while Iran’s security chief warned Washington would face a “new strategy.”

Two people were killed and a suspect died after a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on Wednesday, police said. Three police officers were injured, including two who suffered gunshot wounds, and were in stable condition. One victim died at the scene and another at a hospital.

At LEAP 2026, stc group is showing what digital transformation looks like in practice. As strategic partner for the fifth consecutive year, the region’s leading digital enabler is offering showcases across tourism, sports, logistics and construction that demonstrate how digital capabilities can become part of the operations they support. The opportunity lies in turning technology into something that works across real processes — where people, systems and physical infrastructure come together seamlessly. Making destinations more responsive

Foodics, a leading restaurant operations and financial management platform in the MENA region, unveiled Foodics Black at LEAP, an all-in-one management platform purpose-built for dine-in full-service restaurants with embedded payments, including fine-dining and contemporary casual concepts.

On Wednesday, Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart, president Abdel Fatah el-Sissi, oversaw the signing of a series of deals, including on technology, economic co operation and the digital economy.

At the age of 88, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still has the energy to perform traditional Malian songs with a strong stage presence.