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June 2025

Libya ministry pledges support for international NGOs

An expanded meeting was held yesterday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to discuss the framework for civil society organisations operating in Libya. The meeting was chaired by the official in charge of…

Libya and Turkey sign offshore energy deal

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), paving the way for offshore oil and gas exploration in Libyan waters.The agreement was formalised…

Brent price rise could pump $20bn into Libya

The head of Libya’s General Union of Oil Workers, Salem Al-Remih, has cautioned that ongoing tensions in the Middle East could drive Brent crude prices above the $100-per-barrel mark in the near future — a shift that could carry…

Tunisia calls for de-escalation following strikes on Iran

The Tunisian government has expressed concern over recent military actions involving Israel and the United States targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing the escalation as a potential threat to regional and international…

Gazelles roam free again in Libya’s Waddan mountains

A group of gazelles was released into the wild on Saturday in Wadi Al-Hisan, a remote area within the Waddan mountain range, as part of an ongoing initiative to support biodiversity and restore native wildlife in central Libya.The…

Analyst doubts impact of Berlin talks on Libya

European powers are seeking to impose a form of guardianship over Libya’s political process, according to Turkish political analyst Muhannad Hafizoglu, who has criticised what he described as superficial international engagement with…

Anti-narcotics unit arrests suspect in northeastern Libya

Members of the Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Unit in Al-Bayda, a city located in the northeastern part of Libya, have apprehended a suspected drug dealer identified as M. F. Y..During a search, authorities discovered…

Iran refuses to halt uranium enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has once again reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering right to uranium enrichment, stressing that this right is non-negotiable.An Iranian news agency reported that Araqchi stated in an interview…

Trump sets conditions before possible Iran strike

Axios reported on Thursday that US President Donald Trump is carefully weighing whether to authorise military strikes against Iran, with three main conditions guiding his decision: the necessity of the action, avoiding prolonged US…

UN envoy warns against divisive rhetoric in Libya

The United Nations’ senior envoy to Libya has issued a grave warning about the damaging impact of hate speech on the country’s delicate peace process and national unity.Speaking on the occasion of the International Day for…

Watchdog moves against financial crimes chief

Libya’s Administrative Control Authority has suspended the head of the Financial Crimes and Anti-Money Laundering Agency, Jamal Omar Al-Mazoughi, as part of a precautionary measure linked to an internal oversight report.The…

Menfi, U.S. envoy push to revive Libya peace process

President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, met on Thursday morning in Tripoli with United States Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt to discuss ways to reactivate Libya’s stalled political process and strengthen international…

Iran vows continued retaliation

The Iranian Supreme National Security Council has stated that reciprocal responses will continue until the enemy is held to account and made to pay the price.According to the Tasnim News Agency, the council’s secretariat said in a…

Libya condemns Greek offshore drilling plans

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Libya’s Government of National Unity has expressed deep concern over Greece’s recent decision to launch an international tender for oil and gas exploration in maritime areas south of the island of…

Libya’s Hajj authority head steps down

The President of Libya’s General Authority for Hajj and Umrah, Ali Mohamed Al-Bashir, has officially announced his resignation from his post while in the holy city of Mecca, according to local media reports.In a temporary…

Mauritania detains 20 migrants headed for Spain

Authorities in the Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou have detained twenty irregular migrants of various foreign nationalities who were reportedly preparing to travel to the Spanish coast.A statement issued by the Mauritanian…

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