Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Category Archives: Libya
Libya health minister demands release of frozen funds
The health minister in Libya’s internationally recognized government on Friday demanded the release of Libyan funds frozen abroad, saying the situation in his violence-ridden country was “dramatic”. “The health situation in Libya is dramatic. We are currently unable to buy
Two Italian civilians held hostage in Libya ‘have been freed’
Two Italian civilians held hostage in Libya since last July have been freed, a source close to the matter said on Friday, a day after two other captives were reported to have been killed in the north African state. The
Italy says two hostages likely killed in Libya clashes
Italy said on Thursday that two of its nationals had likely been killed in clashes between ISIS and local militia fighters near the Libyan city of Sabratha. A statement from the foreign ministry in Rome said photographs of the aftermath
Security forces raid ISIS hideout in Libya’s Sabratha
Security forces in the western Libyan city of Sabratha said they had killed seven suspected ISIS fighters in a raid on a militant hideout on Wednesday. Local brigades have been battling militants in Sabratha since they briefly overran the city
Libya denies presence of French forces
Libya’s internationally recognized government denied reports that French Special Forces had been fighting the Islamic State group in the troubled country, after the rival administration in Tripoli confirmed them. The recognized government “didn’t allow and won’t allow any foreign forces
Libyan militia claim arrest of ISIS leader
A Libyan militia loyal to the Islamist-backed government in Tripoli says it arrested the leader of the ISIS branch for a western city bombed by US forces last week. The Special Deterrent Force says in a Facebook post Thursday that
ISIS militants kill 17 in Libya’s Sabratha
ISIS militants briefly entered the center of the western Libyan city of Sabratha, beheading 11 members of local security forces and killing another six in overnight clashes before retreating, local authorities said on Wednesday. The militants have taken advantage of
U.S. backs Libyan legislators over unity government
The United States backed Libyan lawmakers’ support for a new national unity government after the country’s internationally recognized parliament said it was prevented from forming one. “The United States welcomes the February 23 endorsement for the Cabinet of the Government
Pro-govt fighters make key gains in Libya’s Benghazi
Fighters loyal to Libya’s internationally recognized government said Tuesday they were close to seizing the center of second city Benghazi after gains against Islamist militias including the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group. “We entered most of the
Libya could soon run out of life-saving medicines: U.N.
Libya faces severe shortages of life-saving medicine and about one million people will soon be in dire need of help, a U.N. humanitarian official warned, as warring factions hamper efforts to end chaos and form a unity government. “Our estimation
U.S. says Libya strike probably prevented ISIS attack
A U.S. air strike on an ISIS training compound in Libya probably averted a mass shooting or a similar attack in Tunisia, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday. Friday’s bombardment of the camp in Libya killed dozens of people, likely including
Libya army claims advances in Benghazi
Military forces loyal to Libya’s eastern government said on Sunday they had pushed back Islamist fighters in several areas of Benghazi, seizing the strategic port of Marisa. The Libyan National Army said it had also taken control of the town
Libyan PM-designate presents new line-up to parliament
Libya’s prime minister-designate, Fayez al-Sarraj, on Saturday presented the program of his new national unity government before the parliament of the internationally recognized government ahead of a confidence vote. “The members of parliament discussed with the Presidential Council the proposed
Several killed in clashes in Libya’s Benghazi
Heavy clashes in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi have left at least 12 people dead and 17 wounded, a hospital official said on Saturday. Five years on from the uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi, Libya is plagued by instability
U.S. air strike on Libya killed two abducted Serbians: Minister
A U.S. strike on an ISIS militant camp in Libya killed two Serbian embassy employees who were kidnapped in the area in November, Serbia’s foreign minister said Saturday. “Unfortunately as a consequence of this attack on the Islamic State (ISIS)
U.S. aircraft hit militants in Libya, 40 reported dead
U.S. warplanes carried out air strikes early on Friday morning in the western Libyan city of Sabratha, where ISIS militants operate, killing as many as 40 people. A U.S. military spokesman said the attacks targeted a senior Tunisian militant linked
U.S. vows to stop ISIS from building base in Libya
President Barack Obama has vowed not to let ISIS build a base in Libya, saying the United States would take action where there was a “clear target.” “We are working with our other coalition partners to make sure that, as
Libya MPs postpone vote on new unity government
Libya’s internationally recognized parliament decided Tuesday to postpone for seven days a vote on a government of national unity despite growing international concern over militant expansion. “One hundred and eighteen members of parliament met today and decided to give the
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