The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Defence confirmed, in an official statement yesterday, that ‘‘investigations are ongoing regarding the sabotage c...

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) reported yesterday that its Governor, Naji Issa, and his accompanying delegation, held an extensive meeting in London...

Turkish FM highlights Turkiye's readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.

This was the first time an alert was sounded in Riyadh since an escalation between the Houthis in Yemen and the Saudis.

Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".

A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.

The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

Turkish foreign minister says new proposals sent to US, Iran to end war Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that Turkey and other countries have proposed new conditions to the US and Iran to end the war. Fidan told Turkish television channel NTV:  “Turkey and other countries are presenting proposals and are making every effort to bring the negotiations between the United States and Iran to a conclusion.”  “But there is a strong distrust between the parties. They had previously reached an agreement in Pakistan, but then problems arose in its implementation. Now both sides are clearly trying to advance this process in a way that will secure their interests.”

'Middle East situation could escalate rapidly': US urges citizens to exercise caution The US government has told its citizens currently in the Middle East that the security environment remains "complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation", urging them to  exercise heightened vigilance. In a statement, the state department asked Americans to also be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. In separate travel alerts for Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait and Jordan, US diplomatic missions in the nine countries said the security environment in the Middle East poses “the risk of flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions as regional tensions rise”. "Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports. This military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly. Americans outside the Middle East should seriously reconsider travel to and through the region," the alert said. The alerts warned that Iran and groups supportive of Tehran could target US interests overseas or locations associated with Americans. US citizens were advised to monitor airline and airport operations, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings and follow instructions from local authorities. Middle East: Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures,… pic.twitter.com/TPj23kFFzo — TravelGov (@TravelGov) September 19, 2026

Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre museum, police sources said.

President Emmanuel Macron embarked Saturday on a symbolic visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland, where he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The first-ever visit by a Canadian prime minister to the French archipelago in the North Atlantic comes as Carney marks a shift in Ottawa's foreign policy toward Europe amid growing tensions with the US. 

MOSCOW: Russia’s parliamentary election for the first time includes residents of regions that Moscow illegally annexed from Ukraine after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago, part of Kremlin efforts to cement its gains. Officials in Kyiv vigorously denounced the action as illegal, and a human rights activist described residents there as being coerced to participate in the election. While the vote across Russia started Friday and lasts until Sunday to help boost turn

SEVILLE, Spain: Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 percent record. Hansi Flick’s side moved six points clear of Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid, who visit Atletico Madrid in a derby clash on Sunday. The Spanish champions were given the biggest test of their season to date but overcame Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan thanks to Raphinha’s treble. The Brazil international has started the season in sensational form

Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell.

In Johannesburg, a circus is helping young performers from under-resourced communities turn talent into careers. Among them is 29-year-old Brian Ngobese, who grew up in Alexandra township. After discovering circus almost by accident, he trained in aerial acrobatics.