Qatar confirms 6 people killed in helicopter crash in Persian Gulf
Qatar confirms 6 people killed in helicopter crash in Persian GulfSix people died and one remains missing after a Qatari helicopter crashed in territorial waters, authorities said. Defence Ministry attributed the incident to a technical malfunction, while withheld details on victims’ identities and whether they were civilians or military personnelBy AP Published Date - 22 March 2026, 02:17 PMCairo: Qatar said on Sunday six people have been confirmed killed in a Qatari helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf nation’s territorial water. The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from from the crash, which took place the day before. The Defence Ministry blamed “technical malfunction” for the helicopter crash. The Interior Ministry’s statement didn’t clarify the nationality of the dead or say if they were civilian or military.
Source:Libya Today
March 22, 2026 08:52 UTC
Tripoli launches public vote to rename colonial-era landmarks
The Municipality of Tripoli Center has launched a public opinion poll on a proposal to rename two historic landmarks: Galleria de Bono and Galleria Mariotti. Officials stressed that public input is a key element of the Municipal Council's decision-making process, ensuring choices align with community preferences and the collective will. Galleria de Bono is a historic structure in Algeria Square, constructed in 1931 during the Italian colonial period. It was named after Emilio De Bono, an Italian military governor whose tenure is linked to acts of repression and crimes against Libyans. It remains an important part of Tripoli's architectural heritage and urban memory.
Source:Libya Observer
March 22, 2026 05:37 UTC
Damaged Russian tanker to be towed to Libya: state-owned company
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Source:Libya Today
March 22, 2026 04:30 UTC
Washington lobbying firm tied to Trump signs $2 million deal to whitewash warlord Haftar's image
A prominent lobbying firm with close connections to President Donald Trump has secured a $2 million contract to bolster the public image and advance the interests of Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar and his son Saddam, according to disclosures reported by The Washington Post. The firm will also engage with executive branch officials to promote the Haftars' agenda, the newspaper reported. The agreement comes despite longstanding accusations of serious human rights abuses leveled against Haftar’s forces. Human Rights Watch has documented cases involving torture, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and forced displacement of perceived opponents. Several of his sons hold key positions, with youngest son Saddam widely viewed as the likely successor.
Source:Libya Observer
March 21, 2026 18:48 UTC
Libya contracts specialist firm to tow drifting Russian LNG tanker amid pollution fears
Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has engaged a specialized international firm to manage potential oil spill and maritime emergency response operations related to a damaged Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker drifting toward the country's coastline. The move comes as the unmanned Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz — severely damaged earlier this month in what Russian authorities described as a Ukrainian naval drone attack — has entered Libyan waters and is being pushed closer to shore by prevailing winds and currents. NOC officials stated that swift action is necessary to neutralize environmental threats within Libyan territorial waters and safeguard the coastline from pollution risks. The corporation assured the public that all Libyan oil installations — including platforms, terminals, and ports — are secure and face no pollution or related hazards from the incident. An emergency operations center has been activated to oversee response efforts, with direct supervision from the NOC Chairman and in close coordination with national authorities.
Source:Libya Observer
March 21, 2026 17:58 UTC
Libya and China agree to boost ties, establish joint committee during Beijing talks
Libyan and Chinese officials held high-level discussions in Beijing this week, pledging to deepen bilateral relations through enhanced political coordination, infrastructure collaboration, and the return of Chinese companies to reconstruction efforts in Libya. They met with Jin Xin, Assistant Minister of the International Relations Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Both sides highlighted the strong historical friendship between Libya and China, agreeing to form a joint committee aimed at strengthening political coordination and expanding international cooperation. They also expressed commitment to increasing official visits to facilitate knowledge-sharing—particularly drawing on China's development experience—and to promote greater youth involvement in political processes. The discussions also focused on practical steps forward, including the exchange of expertise in governance and infrastructure development.
Source:Libya Observer
March 21, 2026 07:00 UTC
The Libyan Football Federation warns against manipulation in Premier League competitions
Tripoli – The Libyan Football Federation urged Premier League clubs to uphold fair competition this season. The federation firmly rejects any practices that could damage the competition’s reputation. The federation issued an official statement on its page. The statement warned against unlawful attempts to influence match results or team standings. Intentional influence on the competition’s course is also forbidden.
Source:Libya Today
March 21, 2026 06:10 UTC
Israel rapidly killing Iran's top leaders, but experts warn the strategy could backfire
Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Jon Alterman, chair of Global Security and Geostrategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said the impact of targeted killings often fades over time. Israel killed its founder and spiritual leader, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, in a 2004 airstrike. But killing leaders can also backfire, radicalizing followers, elevating more extreme successors or turning slain leaders into martyrs with enduring influence. Northeastern University political scientist Max Abrahms said data from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Israel and the Palestinian territories shows violence against civilians spikes after targeted killings.
Source:Libya Today
March 20, 2026 22:07 UTC
Attacked Russian Tanker Drifting Toward Libya – Italian Authorities
A Russian tanker that was badly damaged in an attack in the Mediterranean last week is drifting without crew toward the Libyan coast, Italy's civil protection service said on Friday. Italian officials said there was no sign that the fuel used to power the tanker had leaked, but they were unable to comment on the fate of the gas consignment. The ship, whose 30 crew abandoned it, faced U.S. and European Union sanctions as a suspected part of Russia's "shadow fleet" of vessels carrying Russian oil and gas in contravention of international sanctions. Ukraine has not commented on the case but Italian authorities are among Mediterranean nations nervously watching the ship's movements. Salvage experts have been waiting in Malta.
Source:Libya Today
March 20, 2026 21:26 UTC
The Libyan Institution for Technology Achieves National Impact in Digital Transformation
Benghazi – Ameen Saleh is the head of the Libyan Technology Foundation. The vision aims to strengthen national digital capabilities. The 2025 National Information Technology Day saw wide participation. These include the National Information Technology Day. A National Digital Governance Framework is planned.
Source:Libya Today
March 20, 2026 18:37 UTC
Attacked Russian tanker drifting toward Libya: Italian authorities
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Source:Libya Today
March 20, 2026 18:23 UTC
Meet the medicane, a hurricane’s Mediterranean cousin
It was a medicane — a hurricane’s Mediterranean cousin. Conventional hurricanes usually require water temperatures over 79 degrees; medicanes have been observed with water temperatures as cool as 57 degrees. Wednesday’s system made landfall south of Benghazi within the desert country in northern Africa, where water temperatures are around 63 degrees. Medicanes are not technically hurricanes, despite the similar nomenclature; after all, “medicane” is a portmanteau of “Mediterranean” and “hurricane.” Despite this, they can deliver hurricane-strength impacts and harbor some tropical characteristics. The key differentiator is that hurricanes and tropical cyclones are warm-core systems and derive their energy exclusively from warm waters.
Source:Libya Today
March 19, 2026 17:06 UTC
KBR Lands Libya Deal With Zallaf: Is the Expansion a New Growth Lever?
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Source:Libya Today
March 19, 2026 16:08 UTC
US firm KBR wins contract to manage Ubari southern refinery project
US-based KBR has won a contract with Zallaf Oil & Gas Exploration, Production and Refining Company to manage the southern refinery project in Ubari, southwest Libya. The contract includes project management and technical support services during the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phases, with implementation expected to span 50 months. The project is part of efforts to develop Libya’s oil infrastructure, leveraging KBR’s global experience in more than 160 refining projects, as well as its previous involvement in major Libyan projects, including the Man-Made River. KBR affirmed its commitment to executing the project in line with the highest safety and quality standards, while focusing on developing local engineering capacities and ensuring efficient and reliable delivery.
Source:Libya Observer
March 19, 2026 14:45 UTC