Tripoli: The Libyan Foreign Ministry and the EU Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) discussed the second half of the mission's 7th mandate on bolstering Libya's capabilities in protecting its borders. The two sides lauded "the positive results of the interagency cooperation and interaction within the framework of the sub-working groups" on land and maritime borders as well as organised crimes, it said. In May 2013, the EU Council gave the green light for the EUBAM to support the Libyan authorities in bolstering the security of Libya's borders. The EUBAM's core mandate is to contribute to enhancing the capacity of the Libyan authorities and agencies to manage Libya's borders, fight cross-border crime including human trafficking and migrant smuggling, and combat terrorism. On June 26, 2023, the EU Council extended the mandate until June 30, 2025.

Oil Prices Increase as Libya Oil Field Halts ProductionOil prices increased in the global commodity market early on Wednesday as Libya’s largest oil field halted production, raising supply concerns. The halt in production at Libya’s largest oil field has also intensified supply concerns in the market. If a rise in crude oil inventories is confirmed, prices are likely to climb further. Oil prices moved lower yesterday. #Oil Prices Increase as Libya Oil Field Halts Production Liquidity: Banks Drive Yield Surge with T-Bills Selloffs

Türkiye will submit its dossier today in The Hague to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Nicaragua, Colombia, Libya, Mexico, Palestine and Spain have also requested to intervene in South Africa’s case. According to the rules, the Court will notify the parties involved in the ongoing case, South Africa and Israel, about the intervention declarations and request their written statements. Commenting on Türkiye’s step in The Hague is a right granted to all states under the Court’s statute, experts said. “From the very first moment, we, as Türkiye, declared that we would intervene in this case and on May 31, our embassy in The Hague officially registered that we would intervene in this case by submitting a note to the International Court of Justice,” Yuksel said.

Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday, bouncing off multi-month lows hit in the previous session, as investor attention turned to supply tightness and financial markets recovered from their recent slump. Recent declines in crude oil and fuel inventories at major trading hubs are also supporting oil prices. “Oil fundamentals are still suggesting an undersupplied oil market, with oil inventories still falling,” UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo said. Global oil inventories decreased by around 400,000 bpd in the first half this year, according to US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates published on Tuesday. Still, Goldman Sachs said its economists see recession risk as limited and believe oil prices will find support in coming weeks from strong demand in the West and India.

The Acting Mayor of the Municipality of Kufra, Masoud Suleiman, has called on the security and medical services and the Red Crescent to take all precautionary measures due to expected weather fluctuations during the coming days. Suleiman said that heavy rain is expected in the municipality and its surrounding areas. He stressed the importance that the Electricity Distribution Department in Kufra turn off the network during the rainfall, given that the network is not prepared to operate under unstable weather conditions, according to the municipality.

Last week, the Indian Embassy in Lebanon advised all Indians to leave Lebanon. The modified statement advises the Indian nationals to "avoid non-essential travel to Libya." "In partial modification of MEA's Press Release dated 23 May 2016 imposing ban on Indian nationals traveling to Libya and in response to our assessment of the prevailing security situation in Libya, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Libya," the release stated. The MEA has also urged Indian nationals to exercise caution and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tripoli. It also asked them to remain in touch with the Indian embassy in Beirut.

QNATripoli: Deputies of the Libyan Presidential Council Musa Al-Koni and Abdullah Al-Lafi, discussed on Tuesday with the US envoy to Libya Richard Norland, the developments of the political process in Libya. The media office of the Presidential Council said that the two sides stressed during the meeting the importance of combining local and international efforts concerned with the Libyan issue, to prepare a political project that addresses the deadlock and paves the way for achieving the electoral entitlements. The meeting touched on the service and security conditions in the southern region, in coordination with the Presidential Council.

"Al-Saraya Embraces Libyan Artists" Exhibition was held at Al-Saraya Al-Hamra in Tripoli, organized by the Creative Fingers Association for Culture, Arts and Awareness, in cooperation with the Antiquities Authority. Plastic artists and painters participated in the exhibition and displayed their latest artworks.

In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War, the global power landscape experienced a dramatic shift. This emerging alliance, alongside African and South American allies, seeks to counterbalance US influence and maintain global power equilibrium. The global power dynamics are shifting, with Asia increasingly asserting its influence. Under the leadership of figures like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, countries in Asia are forming strategic alliances that could redefine global power structures. The potential for a robust Asian bloc, supported by African and South American allies, signifies a significant shift in global power.

India on Tuesday issued an advisory asking its nationals to 'avoid non-essential travel' to Libya, in a partial modification of its 2016 advisory imposing ban on the Indian nationals travelling to the African country. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian nationals in Libya are advised to 'exercise caution' and 'avoid inter-province travel by road' and remain in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tripoli. "In partial modification of MEA's Press Release dated 23 May 2016 imposing ban on Indian nationals traveling to Libya and in response to our assessment of the prevailing security situation in Libya, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Libya," it said. "Indian nationals may please take note of the travel ban for compliance. The travel ban is effective from 3 May, 2016 till further orders," the 2016 statement said.

TRIPOLI, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Libya's state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) on Tuesday announced a reduction in output at the Al-Sharara oilfield, the largest in the country, due to sit-ins. "The National Oil Corporation announces the start of a partial reduction in production in the Al-Sharara oilfield due to force majeure conditions resulting from the sit-ins of the Fezzan Movement," NOC said in a statement. "The Corporation calls on the concerned parties to take into account the national interest and support the Corporation's efforts aimed at stabilizing and increasing (oil) production," the statement added. The Libyan government on Sunday condemned the attempts to disrupt oil production in the oilfield, saying it would take "all necessary procedures to protect the interests of the people." The Al-Sharara oilfield is located some 900 km south of the capital Tripoli.

India has updated its travel advisory for Libya, lifting a full travel ban and now urging nationals to avoid non-essential travel while exercising caution. “In partial modification of MEA’s Press Release dated 23 May 2016 imposing ban on Indian nationals traveling to Libya and in response to our assessment of the prevailing security situation in Libya, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Libya,” it said. In its May 23, 2016 statement, the MEA had said that “in view of prevailing security situation in Libya, security threats and challenges to lives of Indian nationals in Libya, the Government of India has decided to impose travel ban on Indian nationals planning to travel to Libya irrespective of the purpose”. “Indian nationals may please take note of the travel ban for compliance. The travel ban is effective from 3 May, 2016 till further orders,” the 2016 statement said.

The Critical Need for Naloxone on School CampusesThe opioid crisis is escalating across the United States, increasingly affecting all segments of the population, including students on K-12 and college campuses. As the threat from opioids, especially fentanyl, becomes more widespread, it's critical for schools to have naloxone available—an antidote for opioid overdoses. Recognizing the urgency of the opioid crisis, several states have enacted or are in the process of enacting legislation that mandates the availability of naloxone in schools. Like AEDs, the availability of naloxone can dramatically increase survival rates in emergencies.

The chief executive of Libya's National Wealth Fund, Ali Mahmoud Mohamed, has expressed his expectation that the United Nations (UN) will approve before the end of the year the active management of its wealth for the first time in more than a decade. Banner of Muammar al-Gaddafi, former dictator of Libya – PHOTO/ARCHIVOThis freeze means that the fund, Africa's largest sovereign wealth fund, first needs UN Security Council approval to make new investments or transfer cash from accounts where it is incurring losses. In 2023, the Libyan sovereign wealth fund launched an international arbitration campaign against Belgium, seeking to lift the freeze on Libyan funds. Regarding the institution's assessment and assets, in the 2020 ranking by Global SWF, a provider of sovereign wealth fund data, the Libyan Investment Authority ranked 98 out of 100 in sustainability and governance, and this year it moved up to 51st. In short, the Libyan Investment Authority is at a key crossroads, awaiting UN approval to manage its assets after years of freezing.

Output from El Sharara oilfield slowed over the weekend. Libya’s UN-backed government, which is in opposition to Haftar, called the move “political extortion” without elaborating further. Libya’s National Oil Corporation said on Tuesday it would gradually decrease production at the oilfield, citing protests in the area. The latest episode appears to show how some in Libya’s political leadership can use the threat of oil shutdowns to enforce their personal and political agenda. View image in fullscreen El Sharara oilfield was partly closed down when the initial Spanish investigation into arms shipments was launched.