Libyan officials announced on Tuesday that Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and once potential successor of the late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed in Zintan, a town located 136 kilometers southwest of Tripoli, the capital of Libya. According to the Libyan chief prosecutor's office, the 53-year-old was shot to death, with initial investigations revealing little about the circumstances surrounding his demise.
Seif al-Islam's lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, confirmed the death on social media without specifying further details. Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim, who represented Gadhafi in the UN-brokered political dialogue aimed at resolving Libya's prolonged conflict, also announced the death via Facebook.
In a statement released by Seif al-Islam's political team,...
A man has been charged with additional counts of terrorism in connection to the killing of two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington, D.C., last year. The new indictment, revealed on Wednesday, adds to the previously filed nine charges, including hate crimes. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia stated that some of the charges carry the maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment.
Elias Rodriguez, 31, allegedly opened fire at individuals leaving an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee, targeting young professionals and diplomats. Prosecutors claim he fired around 20 shots from a semi-automatic handgun while shouting "Free Palestine." The victims, Yaron Lischinsky,...
For the past seven years, whenever former premier François Legault's administration introduced a controversial bill, he frequently defended it by claiming it reflected the...
For the past seven years, whenever former premier François Legault's administration introduced a controversial bill, he frequently defended it by claiming it reflected the desires of the majority of Quebec residents. During a period marked by economic uncertainty, Legault...
Canada's highest court has concluded its final deliberations on Thursday regarding the WE Charity controversy involving former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The case could potentially lead to significant changes in how Canadians ensure accountability from their elected officials. The...
Statistics Canada has reported that the Canadian economy expanded in February for the fourth consecutive month, although there were indications of a slowdown towards the end of the first quarter. Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% in...
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order approving a plan to transport Canadian oil across the border, aiming to revive segments of the terminated Keystone XL pipeline project. South Bow, the Canadian firm formerly associated with Keystone...
Libyan officials announced on Tuesday that Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and once potential successor of the late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed in...
Alpine skiing legend Marcel Hirscher has announced his decision to halt his comeback attempt for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics. The 36-year-old athlete, who...
Colombian sensation Shakira performed a complimentary concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend, attracting a reported two million attendees, as...
In Lake Huron, fish are congregating in large numbers near an Ontario nuclear plant, creating a stunning sight captured in exceptional detail. Filmmakers Yvonne...
In the upcoming year, rural hospitals in Manitoba may face increased challenges in staffing shifts as the provincial government terminates contracts with numerous agencies supplying agency nurses to the health-care system. Starting January 15, Manitoba will collaborate exclusively with...
The local authorities revealed on Tuesday that fire safety inspections had not been conducted for several years at the bar where a tragic fire erupted during a New Year's party, resulting in the loss of 40 lives and leaving...
A group of killer whales, also known as orcas, surprised residents of B.C.'s Sunshine Coast by swimming close to the shore and rubbing their bellies on the rocks. Ryan Chilibeck, a resident of Gibsons, rushed to Secret Beach Park...
Ford announced an increase in U.S. auto sales for 2025 driven by high demand for hybrid models and affordable pickup trucks, which helped offset a decline in electric vehicle sales. The company's annual sales surged by six percent to...
Libyan officials announced on Tuesday that Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and once potential successor of the late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed in Zintan, a town located 136 kilometers southwest of Tripoli, the capital of Libya. According to...
The decision to close the 99-year-old Vimy Branch 27 of the Royal Canadian Legion in north-end Halifax has been finalized following a meeting with officials from Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command. The branch was officially shut down on Friday evening, leaving...
Alpine skiing legend Marcel Hirscher has announced his decision to halt his comeback attempt for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics. The 36-year-old athlete, who returned to competition last season after a five-year retirement to represent the Netherlands on the...
Colombian sensation Shakira performed a complimentary concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend, attracting a reported two million attendees, as announced by the city's mayor. The event, part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran...
Statistics Canada has reported that the Canadian economy expanded in February for the fourth consecutive month, although there were indications of a slowdown towards the end of the first quarter. Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% in...
Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) have been granted $21.6 million to support the conservation of lands and water throughout the region. The Our Land for the Future trust announced the allocation of the initial funding to 20...
A man has been charged with additional counts of terrorism in connection to the killing of two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington, D.C., last year. The new indictment, revealed on Wednesday, adds to the previously filed nine charges,...
A call has been made by a Canadian competition watchdog to prevent a monopoly in the provision of paid experiences in Alberta's mountain parks following the acquisition of the Jasper SkyTram by a U.S.-based company. Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality...
The Ottawa Senators are addressing the issue of false and baseless stories circulating online regarding goaltender Linus Ullmark and his recent absence from the team.
Ullmark, aged 32, has been on leave of absence since late December, with the team...
In the upcoming year, rural hospitals in Manitoba may face increased challenges in staffing shifts as the provincial government terminates contracts with numerous agencies supplying agency nurses to the health-care system. Starting January 15, Manitoba will collaborate exclusively with...
Editor's note: In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes? CGTN has launched a five-part "Return of American Manufacturing?" series to explore...
Tariffs are "for national security, to protect jobs and to fight unfair trade practices." Really? According to the latest polls, the vast majority of Americans neither support the government's tariff policy nor believe it will create jobs.
In reality,...