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Trump edits international tariffs hours before deadline

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending the August 1 deadline for implementing new tariffs by one week. This broad move changes tariff rates for numerous countries—some face increases, while others receive...

Defence on SA firms registering notable trade leads at International Defence Exhibition in Türkiye

South African defence sector companies are generating significant trade leads at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), currently underway in Istanbul, Türkiye. These companies, supported by the Department of Trade, Industry and...

Maduro says Venezuela wants peace not war in Caribbean

(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stated on Wednesday that his nation seeks peace in the Caribbean and rejected what he described as US “imperialist ambitions” that threaten regional stability. “We do not want war in the Caribbean or in...

Libya experiences one of most severe state collapses in modern North Africa

(MENAFN) Libya has experienced one of the most severe state collapses in modern North Africa since the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1973 in March 2011, authorizing international intervention during the uprising against Muammar...

Ferocious Wildfires Sweep Through Libyan Oasis

(MENAFN) Ferocious wildfires have swept through the Alawenat Oasis in Libya’s southwest, advancing into populated neighborhoods, according to reports from local media on Saturday. The inferno, which ignited earlier that day, remains uncontained...

Tensions flare once again in Libya’s capital

(MENAFN) Tensions have flared once again in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, as violent clashes between political factions and armed groups shatter the city’s recent period of fragile calm. The renewed fighting underscores how far the country remains...

Tarabot Law Firm Moves to New Office in Tripoli to Accommodate Ongoing Growth

The relocation reflects the firm’s continued development and long-term commitment to legal excellence in Libya. TRIPOLI, LIBYA, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tarabot Law Firm, one of most trusted law firms in Libya, is pleased to announce...

MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths and rescues ― German government to stop funding ‘civil fleet’ ― Spanish police investigating murders of people on the move near Balearic Islands ― NGO report reveals use of torture against people on the move ― Greece deploys …

There have been more deaths and NGO-led rescues along the Mediterranean migration routes. The German government has announced that it is cancelling the funding that it has been providing to search and rescue NGOs since 2022. Spanish police have...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR calls for urgent funding for refugees in Egypt ― EU co-operation with ‘dodgy’ Libyan authorities continues unabated ― Turkish border guards convicted for torturing and killing migrants

|Published on: 3rd July 2025|Categories: News| The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has issued an urgent appeal for increased international funding to support the rising number of refugees in Egypt. European Commissioner for Internal Affairs...

Eastern Libya expels EU delegation

(MENAFN) Libya’s eastern authorities have expelled a European Union delegation, accusing the group of violating national sovereignty and bypassing entry protocols. The delegation, which included EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner and...

Libyan Premier Pledges Action Against Brutal Militias

(MENAFN) Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah delivered a video address on Saturday, forcefully stating his administration's commitment to ending the influence of militias, which he described as "brutal and unjust." He conveyed his optimism...

Libya's Tripoli Protests Target Government Amid Official Resignations

(MENAFN) A significant demonstration against the Government of National Unity (GNU) unfolded here on Friday, coinciding with reports of several high-ranking government officials stepping down, according to local news outlets. A broadcaster...

Greece Deploys Warships Off Libya to Combat Illegal Migration

(MENAFN) Two Greek warships have commenced patrols off the coast of Libya to curb illegal migration, according to local media reports on Monday. The ships' mission focuses on identifying and intercepting the boats and smaller vessels often used by...

Oil tanker blasts off Libyan coast after visiting Russian ports

(MENAFN) An oil tanker carrying nearly one million barrels of crude oil exploded off Libya’s coast shortly after leaving Zuetina port and heading toward Gibraltar. The incident occurred on June 27, causing engine room flooding and leaving the...

Libyan Premier Says Stability is Restored in Tripoli

(MENAFN) Libyan Premier Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh announced on Tuesday that peace and order had been reestablished in Tripoli following violent confrontations in the city. The skirmishes began on Monday, primarily affecting the Salah al-Din and Abu...

Libya Clashes Break Out After Security Chief Death Claim

(MENAFN) Intense fighting broke out in Libya's capital, Tripoli, on Monday as opposing armed groups clashed. The violence follows unconfirmed reports of the death of Abdul-Ghani al-Kikli, also known as Ghaniwa, who led the Stability Support...

French law enforcement invades sea with knives to attack unlawful migration

(MENAFN) French police have begun slashing inflatable boats used by migrants attempting to cross the English Channel, a new tactic aimed at curbing illegal migration to the UK, according to BBC footage aired on Friday. The video showed officers...

SOUEAST Accelerates African Strategy with Grand Debut in Libya

TRIPOLI, Libya, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOUEAST officially announced its entry into the Libyan market with a grand brand launch ceremony at the Royal Palace of Tripoli. The event commenced with an imaginative visual presentation that...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: European Parliament committee probes human rights in EU-Southern Neighbourhood deals ― EU approves €4 billion aid to Egypt ― Sudanese refugees fleeing Egypt ― Italian NGOs demand end to Italy-Libya co-operation ― EU allocates €202…

The European Parliament (EP) Subcommittee on Human Rights has organised a public hearing on the human rights implications of the EU’s memoranda of understanding (MoU) with its partners in the Southern Neighbourhood. The EP has approved €4 billion...

Explosion Hits Oil Tanker Off Libya

(MENAFN) A vessel transporting approximately one million barrels of crude oil has experienced an explosion off Libya’s shoreline. Although the detonation caused serious damage, there have been no reports of injuries or environmental contamination....