Rafizi threatens to sue govt, goes ahead with suit against Caprice
Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli said there was no proof of abuse of power on his part or that he had gained financially from the deal with the global semiconductor giant. PETALING JAYA : Rafizi Ramli has threatened to sue the government over allegations of misconduct related to an agreement with global semiconductor giant ARM Holdings if he is not charged in court over the matter. The NETR outlines the country’s energy transition targets up to 2050 and involves major investments in the green industry. Rafizi said he had given Caprice the opportunity to explain himself and apologise to him. Yesterday, Caprice sent a letter of demand to Rafizi, where he demanded that Rafizi withdraw his posting on him and publicly apologise to him, failing which he would proceed with the legal action against Rafizi.
Source:Libya Today
February 22, 2026 07:30 UTC
Trump sets 15% global baseline tariff following Supreme Court setback
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, February 20, 2026. (AFP Photo)U.S. President Donald Trump raised the global tariff on imported goods to 15% on Saturday, putting the measure in place for up to 150 days after the Supreme Court limited his administration’s tariff authority. Cargo ships and shipping containers are seen at the Port Jersey container terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey, January 23, 2026. (AFP Photo)Supreme Court strips legal basis for Trump tariffsThe Supreme Court earlier ruled 6–3 that a 1977 law Trump had relied on did not authorize the president to impose tariffs on individual countries. The White House said that countries which had negotiated separate tariff agreements with Washington would still face the new global rate.
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February 22, 2026 06:30 UTC
Global summit calls for secure, trustworthy, robust AI
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) poses for a group photo with AI company leaders at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. (AFP pic)NEW DELHI : Dozens of nations, including the US and China, called for “secure, trustworthy and robust” artificial intelligence (AI) in a summit declaration today, criticised for being too generic to protect the public. “Advancing secure, trustworthy and robust AI is foundational to building trust and maximising societal and economic benefits,” it said. Saturday’s summit declaration struck a cautious tone on AI safety risks, from misinformation and surveillance to fears of the creation of devastating new pathogens. The next AI summit will take place in Geneva in 2027.
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February 22, 2026 03:19 UTC
5 bodies of migrants washed ashore in east of Libya's capital Tripoli, police officer says
TRIPOLI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - At least five bodies of migrants including two women have been washed ashore in َQasr al-Akhyar, a coastal town in the east of Libya's capital Tripoli, a police officer told Reuters on Saturday. The bodies were found on Emhamid Al-Sharif shore in the western part of the town by people who reported to the police station. Qasr al-Akhyar is a coastal town some 73 kilometers (45 miles) east of Tripoli. "The bodies we found are still intact and we think there are more bodies to wash ashore." Earlier this month, fifty-three migrants, including two babies, were dead or missing after a rubber boat carrying 55 people capsized off the coast of Zuwara town in western Tripoli, the International Organization for Migration said.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2026 23:40 UTC
Libya PM Undergoes 'Successful' Treatment at Heart Hospital
Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has undergone "successful" treatment at a heart hospital, his office said Saturday, but his specific ailment was not disclosed. Dbeibah said he later travelled abroad for "additional medical checkups for reassurance", though this was not the primary reason for his trip. "The matter is simply that I underwent some additional medical checkups for reassurance while I was abroad due to a prior external commitment," he said. "The results confirmed the success of the treatment I received in Libya, praise be to God." The prime minister leads a UN-recognized government based in Tripoli that controls western Libya, while the country's east is run by another administration backed by military strongman Khalifa Haftar.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2026 22:30 UTC
Russia remains largest supplier of gas and oil to Türkiye
(Adobe Stock Photo)Russia remains Türkiye's largest supplier of natural gas, oil and petroleum products, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said following talks with Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar in Istanbul. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak (L) and Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 20, 2026. Russia remains the largest supplier of natural gas, oil and petroleum products to Türkiye and reliably fulfills its obligations to Turkish partners," the Russian government said. (Photo via BOTAS)New cooperation opportunities explored: BayraktarTurkish Energy Minister Bayraktar confirmed the productive nature of the discussions. "We discussed the progress of our ongoing cooperation, particularly in natural gas and nuclear energy, and explored new opportunities for collaboration," he added.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2026 21:04 UTC
The passing of Jesse Jackson and the ongoing question of justice and equality in contemporary American society
When the name of American pastor and activist Jesse Jackson is mentioned, a long history of struggle for racial justice in the United States is recalled. He was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement. He became involved in the Civil Rights Movement. These included the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Between Jackson’s Legacy and Today’s RealityIf Jesse Jackson were to assess the American landscape today, he might see contemporary protests.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2026 16:33 UTC
Libya's Ramadan celebrations tempered by economic woes
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February 21, 2026 16:19 UTC
Dbeibah urges CBL to freeze 2026 project funding
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has formally requested the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, to suspend all project funding for the 2026 fiscal year without exception. In a letter addressing spending under Chapter Three of the state budget — designated for development projects — Dbeibah warned that parallel expenditure has exceeded 70 billion dinars, contributing to mounting public debt, inflation and a weakening of the Libyan dinar. He called for a halt to project financing until full compliance with the unified development programme agreed in November 2025 by representatives of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State. The prime minister said development remained “a right for all Libyans” across the east, west and south, but stressed that spending must adhere to financial ceilings and regulatory controls to safeguard economic stability.
Source:Libya Observer
February 21, 2026 13:25 UTC
WHO confirms elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya – particularly notable given years of political instability and humanitarian challenges on health services
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced last Wednesday (18 February) that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, which it considered a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from preventable blindness and provides a powerful reminder that countries can overcome neglected tropical diseases despite persisting challenges, WHO added. The achievement demonstrates how evidence-based programming and coordinated technical support can overcome neglected tropical diseases, even amongst complex humanitarian and migration dynamics, WHO added. “Libya joins a growing group of countries from the Eastern Mediterranean Region that have eliminated trachoma,” said Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. In 2017, the Ministry of Health prioritized trachoma elimination as part of national eye health work within the National Prevention of Blindness Programme.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2026 13:11 UTC
PM Dbeibah denies health rumours
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has dismissed speculation about his health, saying he is in good condition and that recent medical procedures were successful. In a post on Facebook, Dbeibah said he had undergone additional medical check-ups while abroad due to a prior official visit, describing them as precautionary. “I reassure you that I am well, thanks to God,” he wrote, adding that the treatment he received in Libya had been “successful and reassuring”. He also praised the Heart Hospital in Misrata, saying its performance reflected the effectiveness of efforts to localise medical treatment within the country, relying on national expertise and domestic healthcare capabilities. Dbeibah reiterated that the results of the additional examinations confirmed the success of the treatment he had already received in Libya.
Source:Libya Observer
February 21, 2026 11:09 UTC
Libya’s PM undergoes successful treatment at heart hospital
Libya’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah leads a UN-recognised government based in Tripoli that controls western Libya. (AFP pic)TRIPOLI : Libya’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has undergone “successful” treatment at a heart hospital, his office said Saturday, but his specific ailment was not disclosed. The treatment was carried out at a facility in the northwestern Libyan city of Misrata on an undisclosed date. “The results confirmed the success of the treatment I received in Libya, praise be to God,” he added. The prime minister leads a UN-recognised government based in Tripoli that controls western Libya, while the country’s east is run by another administration backed by military strongman Khalifa Haftar.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2026 11:09 UTC
Turkish firm Dorce targets Libya oil boom
(Adobe Stock Photo)Turkish modular construction firm Dorce aims to leverage its field experience in Libya for new energy projects after the country reopened oil and gas exploration tenders for the first time in nearly 17 years, Anadolu Agency reported, citing company statements. Serhat Polatdemir, Dorce’s overseas tender manager, said renewed activity in Libya’s energy sector has drawn attention to Turkish companies with an established presence in the country. Energy tenders resume after 17 yearsLibya’s National Oil Corporation recently concluded its first oil and gas tender in nearly two decades. The Kufra camp was designed as a self-sufficient modular settlement integrating housing units and technical systems required for pipeline operations. “We provide comprehensive solutions in critical areas such as water supply, waste management and energy provision,” Polatdemir said.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2026 07:59 UTC
Aldabaiba calls on CBL Governor to halt all 2026 project spending across Libya – until the newly US-brokered unified spending agreement is adhered to
He reminded that he had warned three years ago of the dangers of parallel spending and called for its immediate cessation. The 300 billion parallel spending by the east has been absorbed as an official public debtAldabaiba reported that the volume of parallel spending by the east has exceeded 303 billion dinars and has been officially recognized as part of Libya’s public debt. Aldabaiba explained that most of the hard currency issued by the CBL is consumed by parallel spending in the east, driving up demand for the dollar. In other words, the eastern regime is using the LD over-liquidity in circulation (money supply) to be buy up all the dollars on the black-market at any cost – devaluing the Libyan dinar further and further. The CBL viewMeanwhile, while the CBL agrees with Aldabaiba that the eastern regime is engaged in parallel spending outside the budget, it blames the overspending by both government for Libya’s economic crisis.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2026 06:02 UTC
New truck operating hours set on Tripoli highway
The Traffic Affairs Office of the Tripoli Security Directorate announced on Thursday new regulations governing truck access to the highway, stating that trucks will be permitted to operate only between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. According to a statement published on the directorate’s Facebook page, the measure is intended to regulate traffic, reduce congestion, enhance public safety, and ensure smoother traffic flow. The office also called on truck drivers to strictly adhere to all traffic rules and instructions in order to safeguard lives and property.
Source:Libya Observer
February 20, 2026 21:44 UTC