In North Africa, land border crossings are not just customs checkpoints regulating the movement of people and goods. Today, they are seen by many as vital corridors through which regional powers aim to expand their influence and reshape political alignments. The background to this shift in emphasis»»»

Blast at Sirte Oil Company's Brega facility sparks fire; oil and gas output unaffected Dubai: One worker was killed and four others injured after an explosion ripped through a gas processing complex in Libya's coastal city of Brega on Wednesday, triggering a fire that emergency crews managed to bri»»»

By Minhal Al-Amin A construction worker came running, holding that day’s newspaper, dated 10 November 1982. He arrived at the workshop breathless, trying to catch his breath, eager to share some distressing news with his colleagues. It was a small classified advertisement tucked into the corner of »»»

LYON: More than 260 people were arrested and 41 migrant-smuggling networks between Africa and Europe were identified during an operation involving police forces from multiple countries, Interpol said on Tuesday. The four-day operation, dubbed Communis Maris (“Common Sea” in Latin), was conducted fr»»»

Career diplomat currently leading US mission in Islamabad awaits Senate confirmation Dubai: US President Donald Trump has nominated veteran diplomat Natalie Baker as the next American ambassador to Pakistan, a move that comes as Washington and Islamabad seek to strengthen cooperation on trade, inve»»»

Tunis, Nov.10 (TAP) - Trade between Tunisia and Libya rose by 26.54% to nearly TND 2,560 million during the first nine months of 2026, compared with the same period in 2025, whilst the value of Tunisian exports to the Libyan market reached TND 1,801...»»»

Tunis, Nov. 11 (TAP) - Five Tunisian enterprises are participating in the Libya International Construction Expo 2026 held in Tripoli on November 8-11.This participation is organised by the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) through its Tripoli office...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani attended the first-day competitions of the third edition of the international Quranic competition ‘Awwal Al-Awael’, the international branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamm»»»

ATHENS: Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece’s island of Crete early Monday, while one of the 18 other people rescued from the same vessel was later confirmed dead at a health center in Crete, the coast guard said. There was no immediate »»»

ATHENS: Greece retrieved the bodies of 12 dead migrants from a boat sailing off the island of Crete early on Monday, its coast guard said. It was not immediately clear how the migrants died. The coast guard rescued ‌another 18 ‌people from the ‌boat about 15 nautical miles off the port of Kaloi Lim»»»

ANKARA: Ankara rejected on Wednesday what it ‌called the “prejudiced and unfair” stance of the European Union toward fundamental rights and the judiciary in Turkiye, and regarding Cyprus, contained in the bloc’s report ​on EU membership candidates. In its annual enlargement policy report, the Europ»»»

Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad, referring to the country’s proactive deterrence, says the Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared to confront any enemy threats or hostile acts, with new and more advanced weapons. In an interview with IRNA on Sunday, Nikzad, emphasizing the combat readiness of»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the latest developments in Libya and UN efforts to advance the political process with UN envoy Hanna Tetteh during a meeting at the Egyptian Embassy in Tripoli on Saturday, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support »»»

TRIPOLI: Egypt ‌reopened its embassy in Libya’s capital Tripoli on Saturday after a 12-year absence, marking a ​rapprochement with the country’s western-based administration, the foreign affairs ministry in Cairo said in a statement. The move marks a shift for Cairo, which has been one of the most »»»

LONDON: The UK government was wrong when it failed to consider whether a Syrian asylum seeker held for ransom in Libya had been “exploited” under human trafficking laws, a court has ruled.The Court of Appeal decision means that refugees who have been held hostage for money on their way to the UK ma»»»

Tunis, Nov. 7, 2026 (TAP) - Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of Libya Abdelhamid Dbeibeh, on Saturday received Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti, on the sidelines of his participation in...»»»

TRIPOLI: A court ‌in Libya has convicted six people of producing the psychotropic substance Captagon for trafficking, the latest move to tackle the illegal spread of the amphetamine-type stimulant. The North African nation has become a major regional transit hub for synthetic drugs and other narcot»»»

Tuesday’s crushing midterm defeat for Republicans was a “good sign” showing “that the American people are pushing the elites” and “putting pressure on them,” but the Democrats’ victory won’t bring positive changes to US foreign policy, Tehran University professor and prolific political commentator »»»

The report on Türkiye issued by the European Commission under the 2026 Enlargement Package once again reveals the European Union’s (EU) prejudiced and unfair approach toward Türkiye. We reject the unfounded allegations contained in the report, particularly those concerning the political criteria, j»»»

For the first time since 1973, an Algerian military convoy has crossed into neighbouring Niger, after parliamentary approval was given for the deployment of the army beyond the country’s borders. In agreement with Nigerien authorities, the troops have begun securing oil-tanker convoys and protectin»»»

Search-and-rescue NGO efforts to conduct life-saving work in the Mediterranean face continuous derailment by European authorities hoping to stop migrants reaching EU soil – and drowning thousands in the process. Since Friedrich Merz took over as German chancellor in May 2025, all funding to nationa»»»

TRIPOLI: Libya’s parliament on Monday appointed Fauzi Abokhzam as the new central bank governor, the legislature said, after his predecessor’s resignation caused a firestorm. Former governor Naji Issa had requested to quit in August, but the parliament at the time rejected his demand. Only in Octob»»»

Tunis, Oct. 31 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s Central Organization for Financial Control, headed by its President Mohammad Omar Qadid, participated in the closing regional conference of the “Sharaka 2” project and the launch of the new phase of “Sharaka 3,” organized by the Netherlands Court of A»»»