How a real photo of Donald Trump linked to Jeffrey Epstein was doctored using AI
One of the photos released from the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein shows US President Donald Trump with six women whose faces have been censored to protect their anonymity. Recently, however, online users shared an image that shows the women’s faces, claiming that it was the uncens»»»
Durov mocks Macron in sperm donation logo reveal
Pavel Durov, the Russian tech entrepreneur behind the Telegram messenger app, has shared an ambiguous logo he devised for his sperm donation program, raising eyebrows online and taking a dig at French President Emmanuel Macron in the process. The 41-year-old, who holds citizenship in France as well»»»
Democratic board member muted during Kennedy Center vote sues to remove Trump's name
Democratic US Representative Joyce Beatty has filed a lawsuit seeking to remove President Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Last week, the board of the Kennedy Center - which Trump filled with allies - voted to rename the performing arts centre the Trump-K»»»
Australian man who backed Bondi attackers found with bomb guides, guns - UPI.com
Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A Western Australian man was charged after police found firearms, ammunition and alleged bomb-making notes at his Perth home following online posts praising the Bondi Beach attackers. Martin Glynn, 39, now faces charges including racial harassment and improper firearm storage, the »»»
CBL authorises activation of money transfers through the stalled MoneyGram and Western Union systems
The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, has authorised banks, exchange companies, and offices to begin taking the necessary steps to activate the operational mechanism for implementing rapid money transfers through the MoneyGram and Western Union systems, in accordance with the »»»
NESDB symposium aimed at mitigating the negative effects on Libyan state and society of the phenomenon of illegal migration and settlement
The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) reported yesterday that it held a scientific symposium, on the same day, jointly organized with the Ministry of Defence, represented by the Libya Centre for Strategic Studies and Research at the NESDB’s Tripoli headquarters. The symposium f»»»
Western Libya’s Chief of General Staff of the Libyan Army and his accompanying delegation die in plane crash over Ankara
The Tripoli based Libyan Chief of General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad, and his accompanying delegation died in a plane crash near Ankara airport last night. Accompanying Al-Haddad were Lieutenant General Al-Fitouri Ghraibil, Chief of Staff of the Ground Forces, Br»»»
Trump unveils a new class of Navy battleship named after himself
Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday said he will oversee the development of a new class of Navy battleship - named after himself. The move was cast in part as an effort to give the nation’s stagnant shipbuilding industry a shot in the arm, but also will upend the Navy’s ship-naming norms a»»»
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce receives Turkish trade delegation from Bursa
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce reported yesterday that it had received a Turkish delegation representing several companies and industrial institutions from Bursa. The meeting was attended by Munim Al-Saity the Benghazi Chamber Acting Chairman, Muhanad Ramadan, the General Manager, Ramadan Boubtana, D»»»
As part of implementation of Libyan-American Strategic Economic Partnership, Tripoli government discusses 2025 Investment Climate Report issued by US State Department
The Tripoli based Libyan government reported yesterday that as part of the implementation of the Libyan-American Strategic Economic Partnership, it discussed the 2025 Investment Climate Report issued by the US State Department, as part of its efforts to enhance Libya’s investment environment and su»»»
Indonesian Chargé d'affaires visits Zliten Municipality
Zliten Municipality reported yesterday that it had hosted at its headquarters on the same day the Chargé d’affaires of the Indonesian Embassy, Dr. Didi Ahmad Al-Rifai, and his accompanying delegation. They were received by the Mayor of Zliten, Mohamed Abdul Salam Abu Katif, along with members of th»»»
Workshop on the reality of local industries and supporting exports under regional agreements held under the slogan "Industry, Quality, Trust."
The Industrial Research Centre in Tajoura, Tripoli, organized a workshop yesterday, on the reality of local industries and supporting exports and imports under regional agreements, under the slogan “Industry, Quality, Trust.” The workshop was attended by the Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed A»»»
Former National Commercial Bank managers convicted for LD 4.3 million embezzlement
The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that the Criminal Court issued a verdict convicting a former Assistant to the Treasury Manager at the Shahat branch of the National Commercial Bank, and a former head of the Current Accounts Department at the same branch. The Public Prosecutor’s Offi»»»
Hatif Libya phone company signs MoUs at its "Hatif Libya – 15 Years of Communication" forum
Hatif (phone) Libya Company organized a forum last Thursday (18 December) under the banner “Hatif Libya – 15 Years of Communication”, which it said was a pivotal event that combined reflecting on the company’s institutional legacy with a steady march towards a smarter and more efficient future in t»»»
World Bank's December 2025 Libya Economic Monitor report highlights improvement in Libya's fiscal management
The World Bank’s December 2025 Libya Economic Monitor report highlighted an improvement in Libya’s fiscal management, noting that the government has begun to implement more transparent and responsible fiscal policies, which have been reflected in measurable economic indicators. In this context»»»
4th GCC Games - Doha 2026 logo unveiled
Doha, Qatar: The Organizing Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 unveiled the official logo of the Games during a ceremony held at Old Doha Port, in the presence of a number of officials, representatives of sports federations, and members of the media, yesterday. The official logo of the 4th »»»
Fourth GCC Games logo unveiled
DOHA: The Organizing Committee of the Fourth GCC Games (Doha 2026) revealed the official logo of the games during a special ceremony held on Saturday at the Old Doha Port. Several committee members and representatives of regional sports federations attended the ceremony. The logo broadly draws its »»»
CBL Governor urges executive authorities to take measures to close unlicensed foreign exchange bureaux, prohibit imports outside the banking system
The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, has sent several letters, widely leaked today to Arabic-language Libyan media, to the Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, the Internal Security Agency, the Ministry of Interior, and the Municipal Guards Authority, instructing them to close unli»»»
Ministries of Economy and Planning discuss the draft indicative import budget for 2026
The Tripoli based Libyan government announced today that Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej, and the Acting Minister of Planning, Mohammed Al-Zeidani, held a meeting to discuss the draft import indicative budget for 2026, in the presence of the undersecretaries of the ministries and »»»
Palo Alto Networks, Google Cloud in multibillion-dollar pact - UPI.com
The Google brand logo pictured Jan. 2023 above the entrance to the Google Building in New York City, N.Y. On Friday, Palo Alto Networks announced it will shift major internal operations to Google Cloud under a multibillion-dollar deal. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 19 (UPI) »»»
Chairman of General Authority for Communications and Informatics discusses with private sector ways to develop services and update legislation
The Chairman of the General Authority for Communications and Information Technology, Abdulbasit Al-Baour, held an expanded meeting last Wednesday (17 December), at the Authority’s Tripoli headquarters with the heads and directors of private sector telecommunications companies. The meeting was also »»»
Minister of Economy and Trade chairs technical meeting to prepare Libya's trade policy for 2026
The Ministry of Economy and Trade reported last Wednesday (17 December) that the Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej, chaired an expanded technical meeting at the Ministry’s Tripoli headquarters, in implementation of the directives of the Prime Minister. The meeting was dedicated to prep»»»
Keith Lee wins top prize at first TikTok Awards in US
Keith Lee has won Creator of the Year at the inaugural TikTok Awards in the US. Hosted by TV personality La La Anthony at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the fan-voted awards ceremony doled out logo-shaped trophies to content creators on the platform across fourteen categories, including St»»»
National Bank of Kyrgyzstan warns of fraudulent scheme on Telegram - | 24.KG
A fraudulent scheme is operating on the Telegram messaging app using the bots «Guldari | Mamlekettik Zhardam» (@Guldari_kredit_bot) and «Guldari | Sostialdyk Credit» (@credit_guldari_bot). The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the National Bank, the scammers, using various manipula»»»
Implementation plan of several suspended Tripoli multi-storey car park projects reviewed, actual work to start in January
The Tripoli based Libyan government reported yesterday that the head of the Executive Team for the PM’s Initiatives and Strategic Projects, Mustafa Al-Mana, along with team members, reviewed the implementation plan for several multi-storey suspended car parks. This came in implementation of the Pri»»»
PM Aldabaiba meets CBL Governor Issa to follow up on financial situation and efforts to ensure provision of cash and improve level of banking services
With the background of global prices of a barrel of oil (Brent Crude) falling to US$ 55, negatively affecting the Libyan state’s main revenue, the Libyan dinar on the black-market at one stage yesterday falling to LD 8.40 per US$ putting further pressure on rising commodity prices, and the continui»»»
‘‘From Rents to Economic Diversification: Reality - Challenges - and Transformation Policies’’ conference held in Tripoli
The annual conference of the Faculty of Economics at Al-Margeb University was held yesterday at the headquarters of the National Council for Economic and Social Development under the title: From Rents to Economic Diversification: Reality – Challenges – and Transformation Policies. The conference»»»
Authorities initiate criminal proceedings and take measures to invalidate 598 false National Identification Numbers issued to foreigners
The Attorney General’s Office reported today that the Investigators into the falsification of civil status data found evidence of negligence in the management of the data system at the Sirte Central Civil Registry Office. They discovered irregularities involving the falsification of family records,»»»
Libyan Indonesian Joint Committee holds Second Session in Jakarta – visas to be phased out. Libyan Indonesian Chambers of Commerce sign MoU
The Libyan General Union of Chambers of Commerce reported last Monday (15 December) that the Second Session of the Libyan Indonesian Joint Committee convened in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, to strengthen the existing friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries. The Libyan side wa»»»
Drone attacks on Anti-Security Threats Agency after seizure of boats designated for illegal migration and death of criminal militia leader ‘‘Al-Amu’’ during its security counter-operation
The Anti-Security Threats Agency reported yesterday that it was subjected to drone attacks last Monday (15 December) in the city of Sabrata by an unidentified party. The attack targeted seized boat exhibits of the Illegal Migration Prosecution housed within its Sabratha Camp. The Anti-Security Thre»»»
UAE resident sends Dh4,600 via remittance app, funds debited but never received
Dubai: He sent Dh4,600 through a remittance app. The money left his UAE bank account — and never arrived. At the time, Abhishek had no reason to think anything would go wrong. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.It was late November 2025, and like thousands of UAE resident»»»
Tesla shares close at record high $489.88 - UPI.com
The Tesla logo is on display at a Tesla dealership showroom on March 14 in New York City. The company closed at a record-high $489 on Tuesday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Tesla shares closed at a record-high $489.88 on Tuesday, days after CEO Elon Musk announce»»»
How to buy Emirates NBD Gold bars in the UAE
Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced the UAE's first bank-branded gold bars, dubbed Emirates NBD Gold, in 10g, 50g and 100g sizes. Each bar carries the bank's logo, a unique serial number and a certificate of authenticity. Customers can buy through the ENBD X app or relationship manager, then choose »»»
Solar PV training for 14 REAoL and GECOL technicians held in Tunisia
GIZ Libya announced today that an intensive eight-day practical training course at the Higher Institute of Technological Studies (ISET) in Tozeur, Tunisia has successfully concluded, bringing together 14 technicians and engineers from the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL), REAoL Holding, »»»
Spain fines Airbnb $74M for listing unlicensed rentals - UPI.com
The Airbnb logo displayed Dec. 2020 outside at the Nasdaq Exchange before the opening bell and the Airbnb IPO in Times Square in New York City, N.Y. Last year in November, official figures showed that approximately 321,000 Spanish homes held a holiday rental license in Spain, which was a 15% increa»»»