Unknown terrorists carried out coordinated attacks on multiple locations in the Russian Republic of Dagestan on Sunday, resulting in casualties and widespread chaos. According to officials, the attacks targeted various sites including a synagogue, two churches, a roadside gas station, and a police security checkpoint. The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that the assaults occurred in Makhachkala and Derbent around 1500 GMT. In Makhachkala, terrorists attacked a police checkpoint, while in Derbent, they targeted two churches and a synagogue. In response to the attacks, authorities swiftly imposed security cordons in Makhachkala and Derbent, intensifying efforts to apprehend the perpetrators.
Source:Libya Today
June 23, 2024 19:16 UTC
The main opposition, Republican People’s Party (CHP) Chairman Ozgur Ozel recently visited earthquake survivors at Renaissance Container City in the Yesilyurt district of Malatya, where he engaged with families, including disabled children, and distributed toys. During his visit, Ozel raised concerns about the difficult living conditions in the earthquake-stricken region, particularly in containers. ‘People cannot make a living’Ozel also visited the CHP’s Malatya Provincial Presidency, where he spoke at a public gathering. Ozel here slammed the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) over the minimum wage. Underlining that people complaining that they cannot make a living, “There is a real people’s party that will voice your concerns, a political party that really seeks the rights of working people.
Source:Libya Today
June 23, 2024 17:58 UTC
3rd stage of operationsBefore departing Israel, Gallant stressed the critical importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship, particularly in light of what he termed the “third stage” of Israel’s operations in Gaza. These discussions were deemed pivotal for shaping the future of the conflict in Gaza. US committed to Israel’s securityIn response, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller reaffirmed the U.S.’s commitment to Israel’s security during a press briefing. Miller emphasized that Secretary Blinken had directly assured Netanyahu of this commitment in their recent meeting. He cautioned against public disputes, asserting that ongoing support for Israel, aside from one shipment, continues as normal.
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June 23, 2024 16:55 UTC
A U.S. base in western Syria’s Homs province came under a drone attack, according to local sources Sunday. The suicide drone was shot down by U.S. soldiers at the base in the al-Tanf area near the border with Jordan late Saturday, the sources said. No injuries were reported. The U.S. base came under a similar drone attack last April 7. Groups backed by Iran occasionally target American bases on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River using missiles and suicide drones.
Source:Libya Today
June 23, 2024 15:01 UTC
NATO member Romania announced Thursday that it would send a Patriot missile system to Ukraine, as the White House said the United States will prioritise deliveries of anti-air missiles to Kyiv to help battle Russia’s invasion. “Considering the significant deterioration of the security situation in Ukraine…council members decided to donate a Patriot system to Ukraine in close coordination with allies,” Romania’s Supreme Council of National Defence said in a statement. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also said he welcomed Romania’s decision to provide a “much-needed” Patriot system to Ukraine. Germany recently announced it would transfer a third Patriot air-defence system to Ukraine, while the United States is expected to send a second battery to Kyiv, according to U.S. media reports. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis indicated an openness to help Kyiv with a Patriot system at the beginning of May, after meeting U.S. counterpart Joe Biden in Washington.
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June 23, 2024 13:51 UTC
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced late Saturday that their forces, in coordination with an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, targeted five ships in the northern Israeli port of Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea. There was no immediate comment from Israel, the US, or Britain, the countries whose ships the Houthis typically target. Later, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) denied the claim of a “successful attack” on the U.S. ship. The Houthis have been targeting cargo ships in the Red Sea owned or operated by Israeli companies or transporting goods to and from Israel in solidarity with the Gaza Strip, where more than 37,500 people have been killed in a deadly Israeli offensive since last October. The Red Sea is one of the world’s most frequently used sea routes for oil and fuel shipments.
Source:Libya Today
June 23, 2024 11:48 UTC
U.S. forces destroyed three Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea in the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday. Separately, the Houthis launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Gulf of Aden but there were no injuries or significant damage reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels, CENTCOM added. The U.S. military’s Central Command also dismissed as “categorically false” recent claims about a successful attack by Houthi forces on the Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier. “All crew members are reported safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call,” UKMTO said in an advisory note. In a separate note, Ambrey identified the vessel as a “Liberia-flagged fully cellular container ship,” without providing its name.
Source:Libya Today
June 23, 2024 11:09 UTC
Before the 2011 revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi and led to a bloody civil war in Libya, China had vast interests in the oil-rich North African nation. Recently, signs have begun to emerge that China is ready to return to the energy-rich, yet still politically divided, country. On June 10, Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade Mohamed al Hwej issued a directive to activate the Libyan-Chinese Joint Economic Chamber. He said that Libya exported US$36 billion worth of oil in 2023 and China accounted for US$2.2 billion of this total. “Engaging in economic cooperation and infrastructure projects with Libya advances two Chinese goals – achieving energy security and increasing China’s influence in Africa.”
Source:Libya Today
June 23, 2024 09:39 UTC
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June 23, 2024 05:19 UTC
The Palestinian Health Ministry said Hoshiya died from his wounds after being shot by Israeli forces in Ramallah last week. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)By WAFAA SHURAFA and JACK JEFFERYAt least 39 people were killed by Israeli strikes across northern Gaza on Saturday, as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors beneath the rubble, according to Palestinian and hospital officials. Fadel Naem, director of the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, told The Associated Press that more than three dozen bodies arrived at the hospital. Israel said Saturday that its fighter jets struck two Hamas military sites in the Gaza City area but did not elaborate further. Israel captured the West Bank, along with the Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem, in the 1967 Mideast war.
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June 23, 2024 03:07 UTC
Where Libya's revolution began, many now yearn for a strong handBy Ulf LaessingBENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Sitting in his cafe near the spot where the protests against Muammar Gaddafi touched off the Libyan revolution eight years ago, Miftah Atluba is not sorry the dictator has gone. Pictures of a sombre Haftar, dressed in uniform, have adorned Benghazi's streets since his Libyan National Army (LNA) expelled their enemies. Many Haftar supporters see little point in reconciling with opponents, whom they call "terrorists" or "Muslim Brothers". But many LNA supporters are sceptical about dialogue. When asked about a possible offensive towards Tripoli, LNA spokesman Ahmed Mismari said only: "The army (LNA) is charge of protecting the whole of Libya."
Source:Libya Today
June 23, 2024 00:11 UTC
Amid rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, Kuwait has issued a stark advisory to its citizens in Lebanon, urging them to depart the country promptly. Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned against travel to Lebanon because of ongoing security developments in the region. The ministry’s statement specifically encouraged Kuwaiti citizens currently in Lebanon to leave as soon as possible, unless faced with urgent circumstances. Meanwhile, recent developments have seen heightened tensions between Lebanon and Israel, with the Israeli military reportedly preparing operational plans for a potential offensive on Lebanon as of June 18. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz indicated the possibility of a significant shift in strategy against Hezbollah and Lebanon, warning of severe consequences in the event of a broader conflict.
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June 22, 2024 16:04 UTC
Italian authorities conducted an operation at the port of Gioia Tauro, seizing a cargo ship allegedly carrying millions of dollars worth of weapons from China to forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar in eastern Libya, according to Corriere della Sera. On June 18, they intercepted the large container ship in the southwestern port of Gioia Tauro, where they confiscated its cargo. After stopping at the ports of Valencia and Barcelona in Spain, it reached Gioia Tauro on June 18. U.S. officials reportedly decided to seize the weapons when the ship arrived in Italy, possibly requesting assistance from their Italian allies. Following the June 18 operation, the MSC Arina departed Gioia Tauro on June 20, continuing its journey in the western Mediterranean.
Source:Libya Today
June 22, 2024 15:58 UTC
Sheikh Hasina said, both countries have endorsed the Vision Declaration to guide us towards a peaceful and prosperous future. Sheikh Hasina said, today we had a very fruitful meeting between the two sides. Sheikh Hasina said, I believe, these discussions will give us important direction in determining the better way of cooperation with each other. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also said, 'I sincerely thank the Government of India for extending warm hospitality to me and my delegation. Sheikh Hasina gratefully recalled the contribution of the Indian government and people to the independence of Bangladesh.
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June 22, 2024 00:56 UTC
Based on an invitation from the Commercial Section of the Canadian Embassy in Libya, an oil and gas delegation from the Libyan Business Council (LBC) attended the Global Energy Show Canada held in Calgary from 11-13 June. The LBC Media and External Relations Consultant, Tarek Smuee, told Libya Herald that 20 members attended the event where they held B2B meetings with various Canadian companies of different specialisations in the energy sector, including renewables. The meetings, he added, were fruitful with the Canadian companies expressing the desire to work with the Libyan private sector to enter the Libyan market and provide it with the latest knowhow and technology in the sector. Peter Cahill, Regional Trade Commissioner, welcomed the LBC delegation, which Smuee said was the first delegation of this size to visit Canada for more than 10 years, adding that the Canadian Embassy in Libya also welcomed the return of Libyan trade delegations to its country.
Source:Libya Today
June 21, 2024 17:06 UTC