Images taken by satellites and astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) show that Libya’s Kufrah district is not as desolate as it first seems. The water comes from the world's largest fossil water aquifer system, known as the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System. Libya's Kufrah District was imaged on May 26, 2022. As explained by ESA, satellite imagery shows large circles embedded in the Al Kufrah Oasis, each of which has a diameter of nearly 1 kilometer (0.6 miles). Described as “Libya’s Circles of Life”, the circles are the product of numerous sprinklers that use water from the fossil aquifer to irrigate the land, allowing crops to grow.

A Libyan delegation visited Beirut this week to reopen talks with Lebanese officials on the fate of a prominent Lebanese cleric who has been missing in Libya for decades, and the release of late dictator Moammar Gadhafi's son who has been held in Lebanon for years, officials said. The fate of the cleric has been a long-standing sore point in Lebanon. The delegation is expected to return next week, he said and added that Lebanese and Libyan authorities are treating the two cases as separate. The Libyan delegation's visit was not publicly announced by either Lebanon or Libya. Libyan justice officials and an attorney for Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, Hannibal's brother, did not respond to a request for comment.

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A Libyan delegation reopens talks in Lebanon on a missing cleric and on Gadhafi's detained sonA delegation of Libyan justice officials has visited Lebanon to reopen discussions over the fate of a prominent Lebanese cleric who went missing in Libya decades ago

AdvtBy ,ETHealthWorldJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Its strategic location in Africa and evolving pharmaceutical landscape provide Venus Remedies with an opportunity to contribute positively to the region's healthcare sector. The $46.8 billion pharmaceutical market of Africa, as of 2022, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3 per cent to reach $110.9 billion by 2023. This certification is a step towards enhancing the company's presence in Africa.Saransh Chaudhary, CEO, Venus Medicine Research Centre, said, “The GMP certification from Libya adds to Venus Remedies' portfolio of international approvals from 25 regulators, complementing our existing certifications in Africa from Morocco, South Africa , Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda Sudan , and other African countries. This GMP certification reflects our collaborative efforts in the African pharmaceutical industry, a key focus area of our global expansion strategy.” Akshansh Chaudhary , Executive Director, Venus Remedies, said, “We are thankful to our customers, partners, and stakeholders for their constant support.

Crude Oil Prices Experience Decline Amidst Growing Output in Libya and NorwayCrude oil encountered a downturn of -1.39%, settling at 6178, as traders grappled with a juxtaposition of factors involving escalating crude supply in Libya and Norway, juxtaposed against production disruptions in the United States and ongoing geopolitical tensions. In terms of support levels, crude oil finds backing at 6109, and breaching this could potentially test levels around 6040. As the market grapples with contrasting forces, the trajectory of crude oil prices remains uncertain. The recent decline in crude oil prices reflects the intricate dance between supply and demand, geopolitical events, and technical indicators. As industry participants navigate this dynamic landscape, the coming weeks and months will bring further insights into the forces shaping the future of crude oil prices.

Oil prices settled slipped on Tuesday as traders focused on rebounding crude output in parts of the U.S., along with rising supply in Libya and Norway, rather than risks to supply posed by conflict in Europe and the Middle East, according to Reuters. Brent crude settled at $79.55 a barrel, losing 51 cents, or 0.6%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude settled at $74.37 a barrel, shedding 39 cents, or 0.5%.

In a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Greece’s permanent representative to the organization, Evangelos Sekeris, says that Libya’s recent decision to declare a 24-nautical mile contiguous zone, extending beyond its 12-nautical mile territorial sea, violates international law in three key respects. The letter, which is dated January 17th, says that first, the limits of the Libyan claimed contiguous zone to the north of the Gulf of Sirte are measured from a closing line across the mouth of the gulf which is not justifiable under the relevant customary international law rules as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The letter stresses that Greece has challenged since 1974 Libya’s claim to the Gulf of Sirte as “a unilateral act affecting basic principles of international law.”Secondly, it is noted that the remaining limits of the claimed contiguous zone are measured from straight baselines established by Libya in 2005. “Since the coastline of Libya is neither deeply indented nor fringed with islands, such baselines are inappropriate and unlawful” under the same convention, the letter says. The third violation, as outlined in the letter, concerns the demarcation of the eastern limit of Libya’s claimed contiguous zone, which is based on the Turkey-Libya maritime boundaries deal of 2019.

● This GMP certification for the company’s production facilities has added to its portfolio of international approvals from 25 regulators● The recognition demonstrates Venus Remedies’ persistence in adhering to stringent manufacturing standards and providing greater access to life-saving drugs in the African continentBengaluru, January 24, 2024: Venus Remedies, a globally recognised pharmaceutical company, has been awarded the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification for its facilities from the Ministry of Health, Libya. Mr. Saransh Chaudhary, CEO of Venus Medicine Research Centre, said, ” The GMP certification from Libya adds to Venus Remedies’ portfolio of international approvals from 25 regulators, complementing our existing certifications in Africa from Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan and other African countries. Its strategic location in Africa and evolving pharmaceutical landscape provide Venus Remedies with an opportunity to contribute positively to the region’s healthcare sector. This certification is a step towards enhancing the company’s presence in Africa, aligning with its broader vision of improving access to life-saving medicines across the continent. Lauding the achievement, Mr. Akshansh Chaudhary, Executive Director of Venus Remedies, said, “We are thankful to our customers, partners and stakeholders for their constant support.

Crude oil faced a decline of -1.39%, settling at 6178, as traders grappled with contrasting factors of rising crude supply in Libya and Norway against production outages in the United States and geopolitical tensions. Norway's crude production exceeded expectations, rising to 1.85 million barrels per day (bpd) in December, compared to the previous month's 1.81 million bpd, as reported by the Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD). The International Energy Agency (IEA) raised its 2024 global oil demand growth forecast, predicting an increase of 1.24 million bpd, in contrast to OPEC's projection of 2.25 million bpd. Crude stocks at the Cushing, Oklahoma, delivery hub also decreased by 2.1 million barrels. Crude oil finds support at 6109, and breaking below could test 6040 levels.

AFCON: Nigeria Defeat, To Face Libya On WednesdayBy AdminNigeria, Tuesday, dug really deep to defeat Congo 27-26 in a placement match at the Africa Men Handball Cup of Nations ongoing in Egypt. The Golden Arrows started the match with a determined zealousness but fell short to an intelligent Congo side as they lost the first half 14-16. In the second half, Coach Rafiu Salami tutored side matched up to the Congolese side and the match was end to end stuff till about 20 seconds to the end of the match when it was 26-26 before Nigeria, on a fast break, scored the penultimate goal to win the match 27-26. Center back, Hakeem Salami was voted the man of the match. Nigeria will now play Libya in another placement match on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 at 7pm.

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) reported that its chairman, Ali Mahmoud Hassan, discussed at its Tripoli headquarters today with the Deputy Ambassador of the British Embassy in Libya, Katherine Wilde, the lifting of the UN Security Council freeze on the LIA’s assets and funds. The LIA reported that the Deputy British Ambassador was briefed on the LIA’s steps to avoid the negative effects of the sanctions imposed on its funds and assets.

A visiting Italian medical team specialising in congenital malformations and muscular dystrophy will start conducting operations at the Misrata Medical Centre from 25 January, the Department of Support and Development of Medical Services (DSDMS) reported yesterday. The DSDMS said these operations will be conducted for the first time at Misrata Medical Centre and the visiting Italian medical team will work in cooperation with national medical personnel. The DSDMS said the visit by the Italian specialists, like several previous medical team visits from Europe and the USA, are part of its plan to localise treatment for Libyans domestically.

Speaker of Libya’s House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, met in Benghazi today with U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. State Department, Joshua Harris and Chargé d’Affaires, Jeremy Berndt. According to a statement by the U.S. Embassy in Libya, the House Speaker and American diplomats discussed “the importance of advancing the political process to allow the Libyan people to elect their leaders.”The American diplomats expressed “appreciation for the work of the 6+6 committee and emphasized the need for institutional stakeholders to come together to address the remaining politically contested issues, including the formation of a caretaker government.”“They also discussed the importance for Libyan leaders from all sides to work together to ensure a conducive environment for Libyans to freely choose their representatives as Libya prepares for the upcoming municipal elections,” as per the American embassy’s statement.