Libya Central Bank

Libya Appoints New Central Bank Governor Amid Political Turmoil

Libya's Central Bank, the country's eastern parliament on Monday appointed Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new governor. This decision follows last month's contentious removal of the long-standing governor, Sadiq al-Kabir, by the Tripoli-based Presidential Council. Belqasem, previously serving as...
Middle East

Middle East: A Battle for Supremacy among Regional Powers

The Middle East is currently facing a regional cold war between Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey, with each nation asserting its legitimacy to shape and rule the region. Iran, an enduring pillar of hegemony, has a rich history spanning millennia,...
Tunisia

Tunisian Leader’s Claim: ‘Zionist Movement’ Allegedly Linked to Storm Ravaging Libya

Tunisian leader Kais Saied claimed the "Zionist movement" was behind the name of Storm Daniel, which caused massive floods in Libya, leading to outrage and accusations of antisemitism. He cited Daniel as a Hebrew prophet and attributed the name to...
Migrants queue as they wait to be transferred to the mainland on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa

Migrant Crisis Overwhelms Lampedusa: 7,000 Arrive on Italian Island

Lampedusa, an Italian island, has seen a surge in migrants, with 7,000 people arriving in two days. The island, which has a population of under 7,000, has been a significant point of entry for migrants crossing from North Africa. Mayor...
Libya Flood

Libya Investigates Dams’ Collapse After Devastating Flood, Killing more than 11,000

In a harrowing tragedy that has sent shockwaves across Libya more than 11,000 people have been killed as a result of a devastating flood following the collapse of dams. As the nation mourns its profound loss, authorities have initiated a...
Libya Flood

Libya Flood: Flood caused widespread destruction in Libya, 2000 deaths, Thousands missing

Libya has experienced severe storms and floods, resulting in over 2,000 deaths and thousands missing due to floods in eastern coastal cities. The city of Derna was the site of the disaster, which occurred due to a dam breach. The...