If it had been the performance of the governments, Biden would have outperformed Trump on many key performance areas. In contrast, the Biden administration oversaw a strong rebound with GDP growth of 5.7 percent in 2021, moderating to around 2.6 percent by 2023. Internationally, Trump pursued an “America First” policy, while Biden emphasized repairing alliances and took firmer stances against Russia and China. The Trump and Biden Administrations have taken different approaches to protecting the interests of expatriate Pakistanis in the USA. In contrast, the Biden Administration has reversed many travel bans, eased visa processes, provided comprehensive covid-19 support, and increased engagement with expatriate communities, including Pakistani Americans.

Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh and Khaled Shakshak, Head of the Audit Bureau, have agreed to enhance the development plan and ensure financial flows for ongoing projects. The meeting, held on Thursday at the Audit Bureau HQ in Tripoli, focused on infrastructure projects, particularly in the water and sanitation sectors. The officials discussed several service files and the features of the development budget 2024, alongside following up on the oil and gas sector. The meeting also underscored the need to support executive bodies and the electricity and oil sectors, pushing forward development efforts. The officials agreed to support the government's initiatives to transfer responsibilities to municipalities and implement local development, enhancing the role of municipalities.

Over recent months, South Africa’s genocide case against Israel concerning the ongoing conflict in Gaza has gained significant international traction, with a multitude of countries either formally applying to intervene or declaring their intention to do so. A general view of the International Court of Justice before the hearing of the Israeli delegation to defend in the two-day hearing upon the request of South Africa’s urgent appeal in the Hague, the Netherlands on May 17, 2024. (AA Photo)Spain’s declaration of interventionSpain has formally submitted a Declaration of Intervention to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in support of South Africa’s case under the Genocide Convention concerning Gaza. Which countries joined South Africa’s case? (AFP Photo)Only supporter of IsraelGermany stands as the only country to have declared intervention in support of Israel in the ICJ case.

Oil Minister Mohammed Oun issued a statement revealing developments in the rift with the Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah in light of the presence of two ministers at the head of the oil and gas portfolio. Oun called on the Prime Minister to take a clear stance regarding the leadership crisis in the Ministry of Oil, either by correcting the situation, or issuing a decision to dismiss him from the position of Minister of Oil and Gas in the Government of National Unity. “The current situation, with the presence of a legitimate and illegitimate ministers for the sector, leads to extremely serious damage to Libya," Oun saidx giving the example of Schlumberger’s threat to leave the country. He noted the failure to abide by the Administrative Control Authority's decision addressed to the Prime Minister to implement the decision of his return to work as Minister of Oil and Gas. Details of the rift go back to March 26, 2024, when the Administrative Control Authority issued a decision to suspend Libyan Oil Minister Oun due to what it described as “committing legal violations that harmed the public interest of the state.”Hours after the decision to suspend Oun - who denied committing any violations - the Prime Minister decided to assign the Deputy Minister of Oil and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Oil Corporation, Khalifa Abdul Sadiq, to ​​manage the work of the Ministry of Oil.

By Africa Defense ForumRussia is exploiting politically divided Libya, with its abundant natural resources, to exert more influence on the continent, especially in the Sahel region, a recent report said. The Kremlin’s work will be headed by Africa Corps, formerly known as the Wagner Group, which will be based in Libya. The group plans to spread a new form of “Russian colonialism,” according to a recent report by the Royal United Services Institute. “The Russian playbook has been remarkably consistent for decades,” the report said. “In that sense, Libya has been functioning as a bridgehead.”In mid-April, Africa Corps fighters and 6,000 tons of military equipment began arriving via cargo planes at Brak al-Shati in southern Libya and cargo ships at Tobruk.

Taiwan-based technology firm iBase specializes in the design and manufacture of robust industrial PC products, and the company also offers ODM/JDM services with products tailored to customer requirements. Taiwan-based technology firm iBase specializes in the design and manufacture of robust industrial PC products, and the company also offers ODM/JDM services with products tailored to customer requirements. Archer Chien, director at iBase Technology Inc., joined Digital Signage Today at the iBase booth during InfoComm to share recent news from the firm. iBase product launches include the SI-212-N mid-range fanless signage player and the SI-663-N mid-range fanless signage player.

Poppulo, formerly FourWinds Interactive, has a mission to connect your company with your people, and it has been developing digital signage solutions for 25 years designed to foster communication and collaboration in the workplace. Jake Hughes, account executive at Poppulo, and Joseph Aviles, senior director of product at Poppulo, joined Digital Signage Today during InfoComm at the Poppulo booth to share a unique digital signage demo. Poppulo, formerly FourWinds Interactive, has a mission to connect your company with your people, and it has been developing digital signage solutions for 25 years designed to foster communication and collaboration in the workplace. The firm has developed Harmony, a communications platform that aims to connect all employees on the devices that they use, including office, hybrid, remote, and deskless workers. The system functions across email, digital signage, mobile, and within the collaboration tools in a company's tech stack.

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TRIPOLI, June 28 (Xinhua) -- The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday said it has provided critical support for more than 4,800 Sudanese refugees in Libya so far this year. "Critical support such as access to medical assistance, hygiene kits, kitchen sets, solar lamps, and cash assistance has been provided to over 4,800 Sudanese refugees so far this year," UNHCR said in a statement, adding that care arrangements have been offered to 80 unaccompanied children from Sudan. "As more refugees continue to arrive, UNHCR and its partners are stepping up efforts to support those in need," the statement noted. It confirmed that more than 40,000 Sudanese refugees are now registered with UNHCR in Libya. A large number of displaced Sudanese people have been seeking protection and assistance in Libya since the onset of a civil war in their country in mid-April 2023.

PPDS, the global distributor of Philips Professional Display Solutions, has a mission to serve not just as a display company but as a solutions provider. PPDS, the global distributor of Philips Professional Display Solutions, has a mission to serve not just as a display company but as a solutions provider. Bruce Wyrwitzke, director of sales, NA, at Philips, joined Daniel Brown, editor at Digital Signage Today, at the PPDS booth during InfoComm, to discuss the latest developments from PPDS. Wyrwitzke shared insights on an array of solutions and initiatives, such as the in-booth F1 racecar that highlights the PPDS partnership with Red Bull, digital signage racing simulators, and a giveaway of a ticket for the Grand Prix in Las Vegas later in the year. Additional announcements included updates to the Genius education platform, the Wave remote management platform, and extensive sustainability efforts.

SpinetiX is a digital signage company with a customer-first approach to developing its solutions, which include the iBX range of media players along with the SpinetiX ARYA CMS software. SpinetiX is a digital signage company with a customer-first approach to developing its solutions, which include the iBX family of media players along with the SpinetiX ARYA CMS software. Francesco Ziliani, CEO at SpinetiX, joined Daniel Brown, editor at Digital Signage Today, at the SpinetiX booth during InfoComm to share the latest developments from the Switzerland-based digital signage firm. This year, SpinetiX launched its iBX440, an 8K media player, which is capable of driving video walls with synchronized content and is integrated with SpinetiX ARYA, a CMS software platform. SpinetiX ARYA offers simplicity for end users and was designed with a focus on customer needs while also simplifying life for integrators and installers.

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On the Russia-Ukraine war front, Ukraine launched a drone attack on a military base in Russia housing Iranian flight instructors. Earlier this week, aided by US intelligence, Italian authorities intercepted a cargo ship suspected of bringing Russian weapons to General Khalifa Haftar in eastern Libya. Russia is arming Haftar in return for allowing Moscow to build a port on the Mediterranean coast, which would give it a base with Italy directly in its sites. Earlier this week, aided by US intelligence, Italian authorities intercepted a cargo ship suspected of bringing Russian weapons to General Khalifa Haftar in eastern Libya. Russia is arming Haftar in return for allowing Moscow to build a port on the Mediterranean coast, which would give it a base with Italy directly in its sites.

‎Libya is a step closer to exporting olive oil directly to Europe and the rest of the world. The ambassador revealed that a Libyan specialized team has successfully completed the accreditation of the Libyan laboratory in the sensory field and passed the selections conducted by the International ‎‎Olive Council successfully. This would pave the way for Libya to export its olive oil directly to the advanced world. The accreditation was received on the sidelines of the 119th session of the member states of the International Olive Oil Council (based in Madrid) which ended Tuesday 25 June in Madrid. | (libyaherald.com)Eighth Libyan Dates and Associated Industries exhibition opens in Tripoli | (libyaherald.com)‎

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals for Production, Industrial Zones and General Affairs, Mustafa Al-Samo, inaugurated the Beta Polymer Factory for Chemical Industries in Misrata’s Kararem Industrial Zone today. ‎The Ministry of Industry and Minerals said this opening comes within the framework of its efforts to promote the industrial sector, encourage investment and provide new job opportunities. It said the Beta Polymer plant is one of the important industrial projects that are expected to contribute to achieving local economic growth and improving the level of industrial production in the country. The factory specializes in the production of a variety of chemical products that meet the needs of the local market, including paints and coatings of all kinds, building materials, paper, furniture, textiles, carpets, soil fixation in roads, concrete additives, in addition to uses in the field of printing and packaging.‎‎Project reflects investors’ confidence in local economic environmentDuring his opening speech, the Undersecretary expressed his optimism about the future of the industrial sector in Libya, noting that this project reflects investors’ confidence in the local economic environment. He stressed the Ministry of Industry and Minerals’ continuous support for industrial projects with the aim of achieving sustainable development.‎