Libya has suggested forming a joint commission with Bangladesh to identify major areas of cooperation between the two countries. Newly appointed Libyan Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulmutalib S M Suliman put forward the suggestion when he met Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen at the latter's office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday. Momen underlined the importance of continued cooperation in different sectors of mutual interest including promotion of trade and investment between Bangladesh and Libya. He also highlighted the importance of more contacts between the business people and chamber officials. Read: Detained Bangladeshis in Libya to be brought back: FM

AP FILE1923 — Zev, winner of the 1923 Kentucky Derby, beats England’s Papyrus, winner of the 1923 Epsom Derby, in a $100,000 match race at Belmont Park. The race, the International Special, marks the first time an English champion is sent to the U.S. to race. The race is so popular that it is broadcast on the radio, a first. Zev, America's champion three year old race horse, will meet Papyrus, England’s Kentucky Derby winner, next Saturday for the international championship stakes at Belmont Park. Zev is shown here at Amity, New York, on Oct. 17, 1923, ridden by Laverne Fator.

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Meloni has long made it clear that halting flows of people across the Mediterranean is one of her priorities. But she has never explained how the blockade would function: would Italy go it alone or seek EU involvement? ‘Non-starter’Former foreign affairs minister Evarist Bartolo told MaltaToday Meloni’s plan for a naval blockade was a non-starter, particularly since it depended on the approval and participation of other member states. “Any courses of action should protect asylum seekers and dissuade economic migrants from heading to Libya through amicable means,” Cauchi Inglott told MaltaToday. “Migrants warranting possible asylum would then be transferred to Europe for further filtering and relocation in a fair and equitable manner.”

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The Chairman of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Emad Al-Sayeh, discussed on Wednesday with the UN envoy and Head of UNSMIL, Abdoulaye Bathily, in Tripoli, the electoral process, including ways to strengthen efforts to hold elections. The two sides also reviewed international technical support through the bodies of the UN, led by the United Nations Development Program, for HNEC, touching upon the challenges facing progress in the field of cooperation, the readiness of the HNEC to implement electoral processes, and the time required for each process. They also discussed the electoral processes implemented by the HNEC since its establishment, and the lessons learned in order to advance the HNEC's work toward internationally recognized standards and principles. During the meeting, Al-Sayeh briefed the UN envoy on the plans and procedures of the HNEC, its administrative and technical structure, and its capabilities to carry out its tasks. The UN envoy, meanwhile, stressed the continued support of the mission and the international community in general for Libya's elections, encouraging the HNEC to continue working on achieving the aspirations of Libyans in holding free and fair elections that will result in legitimate institutions in the country.

October 20, 2011 On this day in 2011, Muammar Gaddafi, then longest-serving leader in Africa and the Arab world, was captured and killed by rebel forces near his hometown of Sirte. After more than 40 years in power, Gaddafi saw his regime begin to unravel in February 2011, when anti-government protests broke out in Libya following the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia earlier that year. Gaddafi vowed to crush the revolt and ordered a violent crackdown against the demonstrators. However, by August, rebel forces, with assistance from Nato, had gained control of Tripoli and established a transitional government. Gaddafi went into hiding, but on October 20, 2011, he was captured and shot by rebel forces.

Actor William “Rusty” Russ is 72. Rock musician Jim Sonefeld (Hootie & The Blowfish) is 58. Rock musician Doug Eldridge (Oleander) is 55. Rock musician Jon Natchez (The War on Drugs) is 46. Rock musician Daniel Tichenor (Cage the Elephant) is 43.

CAIRO – 19 October 2022: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday said the Egyptian government is keen on facilitating British investments in various sectors of the Egyptian economy. He also asserted the government's commitment to promote British investors' engagement in mega national development projects, and make the best use the promising investment opportunities in Egypt. The two sides also discussed a raft of regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and its repercussions on global food and prices, especially for developing nations. It was organized by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation in collaboration with national, regional, and international partners, under the auspices of President Abdel Fatah El Sisi. Over 1,000 persons have participated in the event, including, 16 ministerial delegations, 54 official delegations, and 66 relevant international organizations.

Digital Signage Helps Passengers Stay up to Date on Bus InformationCAYIN digital signage implemented eleven SMP-2100 players, CMS-20, and eleven 37.6-inch industrial displays at the Chaozhou bus transfer station. Digitized Bus Station Gives Instant Updates Upon a GlanceWith eleven SMP-2100 compact and versatile digital signage players, passengers can receive instant bus information updates by raising their heads. Passengers no longer have to go through the hassle of checking their mobile apps to track bus statuses. Furthermore, the Pingtung County Government now has an effective way to promote local tourism through digital displays to attract potential visitors. CAYIN cooperated with Onlyfly technology, located in Kaohsiung, on Chaozhou’s bus transfer station project.

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he’s releasing 15 million barrels of oil from the nation’s emergency reserves. This will complete the 6-month draw down of 180 million barrels that Biden ordered in March. Between March 4 and Oct. 7, the U.S released 168.8 million barrels, according the the U.S. Energy Information Administration. How much oil is in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in 2022According the the U.S. Energy Information Administration, levels have not been this low since June 1984.Notable releases from the Strategic Petroleum ReserveHow the oil is stored in reservesThe Strategic Petroleum Reserves are stored in 60 salt caverns along the Gulf Coast. The central location allows for oil distribution to nearly half of all U.S. refineries using interstate pipelines or barges.

Representatives of western powers as well as Egypt and Turkey will convene a “technical” meeting to discuss the Libyan crisis from October 26th until 28th, Italian news agency Nova reports. Citing unnamed Libyan sources, Nova stated that the meeting will be attended by the special envoys of three Western members of the U.N. Security Council with the right of veto, namely France, the United Kingdom and the United States. Another two European nations most involved in the Libyan dossier, Italy and Germany, will be present in the meeting alongside Turkey and Egypt. The only name Nova confirmed to be in the attendance is Italy’s Special Envoy to Libya Nicola Orlando.

Caroline Hurndall, the U.K. Ambassador in Libya, arrived today in Benghazi where she is scheduled to hold meetings with social and political leaders in the city. The first of her meetings was with Mayor of Benghazi Saqr Imran Bhojwari.

UN envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily met in Tripoli Wednesday with the Chairperson of the Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Emad al-Sayeh, according to UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). They discussed the electoral process, including ways to strengthen efforts to hold elections, UNSMIL tweeted.

CAIRO - 19 October 2022:Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit expressed his confidence that Abdoulaye Bathily, the United Nations Special Representative for Libya and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), will proceed with regional and international efforts to get Libya out of the current political stalemate through agreeing a legal and constitutional base for holding the national elections. He made the remarks on Wednesday during a phone call with Bathily in which he greeted the latter for assuming his post. Abul Gheit discussed with Bathily the latest developments in Libya and agreed on continued consultations between the Arab League and the UN to restore stability to Libya. The two sides also stressed that effective Libyan players would heed national interests and resorting to dialogue to reach a settlement to the current crisis.