A significant dust storm swept through Libya on Tuesday, leading to reduced visibility and the temporary halting of flights at two major international airports in Benghazi and Tripoli. Located in the Sahara Desert, Libya is susceptible to dust storms, with these events typically occurring in the spring and peaking in April. Dust storms form when powerful winds from thunderstorms lift dry soil, carrying dust and sand over long distances in the air.
Benghazi, the country's second-largest city situated on the eastern coast, experienced the most severe impact of the storm, with the city blanketed in a thick orange haze. The scenes in Benghazi during the dust storm...
Witness testimonies concluded on Tuesday in the trial of a former school police officer from Uvalde, Texas. The officer is accused of neglecting his duty to intervene during the initial moments of the 2022 Robb Elementary School attack. The defense team for Adrian Gonzales wrapped up their case after presenting just two witnesses, one of whom was a police tactics expert supporting Gonzales' actions upon arrival at the chaotic scene.
Facing 29 charges of child abandonment or endangerment, Gonzales maintains his innocence and could face a maximum sentence of two years if convicted. The defendant opted not to testify in his defense. Closing arguments are scheduled for...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to convene with the provincial leaders in Ottawa later this month, marking the commencement of a significant year...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to convene with the provincial leaders in Ottawa later this month, marking the commencement of a significant year highlighted by the obligatory evaluation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The initial ministers' gathering, set...
Former Liberal cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland has announced her decision to resign as a member of Parliament this Friday, signaling a significant change for the party. The prominent MP recently agreed to a voluntary advisory role for Ukrainian President...
Stocks on Wall Street took a nosedive on Thursday as oil prices surged to their highest levels since the summer of 2024 amidst the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The S&P 500 dropped 0.6%, wiping out its modest year-to-date...
Brent crude surged by 10% to approximately $80 per barrel on Sunday, as reported by oil traders. Analysts are now foreseeing a potential rise in prices to around $100 per barrel following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran,...
A significant dust storm swept through Libya on Tuesday, leading to reduced visibility and the temporary halting of flights at two major international airports...
Joe Grandjambe, a long-time resident of Fort Good Hope, reminisced about the vibrant days at the community's indoor rink, where hockey tournaments drew participants...
Simon-Pierre Bouchard, a seasoned skydiver with over 30 years of experience, recently took part in a thrilling canopy formation event in Lake Wales, Fla....
Simon-Pierre Bouchard, a seasoned skydiver with over 30 years of experience, recently took part in a thrilling canopy formation event in Lake Wales, Fla. Alongside 16 other Canadians, he aimed to break the world record for the largest formation...
Tesla has been dethroned as the top electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer globally, following a decline in sales for the second consecutive year due to customer dissatisfaction over Elon Musk's political views and strong competition from international rivals. The company...
In a rink in Etobicoke, Ont., where Team Canada held its second Olympic training camp last fall, head coach Troy Ryan approached Blayre Turnbull on the ice. Ryan expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's passing during practice that day...
This year, Canada's fiscal watchdog is set for changes as the Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer, Jason Jacques, will either be replaced or appointed permanently, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will release its evaluation of the...
A significant dust storm swept through Libya on Tuesday, leading to reduced visibility and the temporary halting of flights at two major international airports in Benghazi and Tripoli. Located in the Sahara Desert, Libya is susceptible to dust storms,...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is gearing up for a trade expedition to China, a move that British Columbian authorities believe could usher in new market opportunities for local industries. The Prime Minister's Office unveiled the trip on Wednesday, scheduled...
Joe Grandjambe, a long-time resident of Fort Good Hope, reminisced about the vibrant days at the community's indoor rink, where hockey tournaments drew participants from all over the Northwest Territories. According to Grandjambe, the sport instilled valuable lessons in...
Simon-Pierre Bouchard, a seasoned skydiver with over 30 years of experience, recently took part in a thrilling canopy formation event in Lake Wales, Fla. Alongside 16 other Canadians, he aimed to break the world record for the largest formation...
Stocks on Wall Street took a nosedive on Thursday as oil prices surged to their highest levels since the summer of 2024 amidst the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The S&P 500 dropped 0.6%, wiping out its modest year-to-date...
A federal advisory group has expanded the list of endangered Atlantic salmon populations, causing concern among conservation organizations in Cape Breton. The potential impact of this change could lead to a halt in recreational fishing for the iconic species...
Hashim Akbar, a 23-year-old Canadian native and vice-president of the Simon Fraser Sports Shooting Club, recalls his first experience shooting his grandfather's gun in Pakistan as a child, a mix of fear and excitement. Growing up, he developed a...
Swiss skier Camille Rast clinched her maiden World Cup giant slalom victory on Saturday and dedicated her triumph to the victims of a recent fire at a bar in Crans-Montana. Rast, hailing from Vetroz near the affected area, paid...
Tesla has been dethroned as the top electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer globally, following a decline in sales for the second consecutive year due to customer dissatisfaction over Elon Musk's political views and strong competition from international rivals. The company...
The Canadian Screen Awards will recognize actor Mike Myers, sportscaster Hazel Mae, and others during the upcoming Canadian Screen Week. Myers, Mae, Canadian Film Centre executive director Maxine Bailey, and filmmaker Chandler Levack's film "Mile End Kicks" will be...
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,...