Norwegian embassy plans return

Libya and Norway are moving closer to reopening diplomatic channels in Tripoli, as top diplomats from both nations met Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional issues.Acting Foreign Minister Taher Al-Baour held…

Al-Lafi challenges UN role despite mission extension

Libya's solution to its ongoing crisis must come from within the country, Deputy Head of the Presidential Council Abdullah Al-Lafi said Friday, following the UN Security Council's decision to extend its Libya mission."The solution…

Israel wants to enforce any Lebanon ceasefire deal

Amid escalating violence along the Israel-Lebanon border, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised to visiting US envoys that any ceasefire agreement with Lebanon must ensure Israel's security capabilities and enable the return of…

Hamas: Israel not serious about Gaza ceasefire talks

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan expressed skepticism about Israel's commitment to ceasefire negotiations regarding the conflict in Gaza during an interview with Al-Aqsa TV on Friday. "Israel is not genuinely engaging in the…

Libya seeks British expertise to revive industrial sector

Libya's push to modernise its industrial base gained momentum yesterday as the country's industry minister met with Britain's ambassador to discuss deepening technological and economic ties between the nations.In talks held in…

Freedom’s Fadeout: Tunisia’s Media Muzzled

The clatter of Zied Dabbar's voice ricocheted off the bare walls of the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists' headquarters, his words falling heavily in a press room that had never felt so empty.Before him, four microphones stood…

Italy makes major power play in Libya

Rome has rolled the dice in Libya. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, eschewing the cautious diplomacy of her predecessors, has embarked on a bold strategy of economic engagement with Tripoli, raising eyebrows in European capitals and…

Footballer sidelined over shorts dispute

Iqra Ismail, former captain of the Somali women's national football team, was prevented from playing in a Greater London Women's Football League match due to a disagreement over attire. The 24-year-old, who recently signed with…

Libya and Turkey sign canine security training agreement

In a move to bolster counter-crime efforts, Libya and Turkey have embarked on a collaborative security venture with a unique emphasis: canine expertise. The partnership, formalised in a memorandum of understanding signed in Tripoli on…

Lebanon ceasefire hopes rise amidst ongoing conflict

Hopes for a ceasefire in the Lebanon conflict are growing, according to reports from the London-based Al-Quds newspaper. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed cautious optimism, suggesting an agreement could be reached "within…