Libya

Erdogan arrives in Cairo after Riyadh talks, raising concerns in Israel - analysis

Turkish President expected to discuss regional developments, including Gaza and Libya.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, attends a hearing behind bars in a courtroom in Zintan May 25, 2014.

Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, dies at 53

Supporters of the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) wave flags of the United Arab Emirates and of the STC, during a rally in Aden, Yemen, December 30, 2025.

How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen - explainer

Libya's army chief of staff Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad attends a ceremony at a medical training camp on a military base in Al-Khums, Libya, December 21, 2025

Who was General Mohammed Al-Haddad, killed in Libya plane crash? - explainer


Ancient Ptolemaic statue returns to Libya after decades

Recovery made possible through Libya-US agreement combating illicit trafficking.

 Ancient Ptolemaic statue returns to Libya after decades.

Libya as a model: How to stop Iran - and Tehran's path to survival

Iran is vulnerable today like never before - time is running out for it to get its hands on a nuclear deal.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatolla Ali Khamenei stands in front of explosions caused by Israel's retaliation strikes. (Illustrative)

Ancient Greek tombstone exposed in Libya, following Storm Daniel floods

The devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel in Libya led to an unexpected archaeological discovery: an ancient Greek tombstone made of limestone.

 Ancient Greek tombstone found in Libya, exposed by 2023 floods

Morocco foils attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State

The group, which branded itself 'the Lions of the Caliphate in the Maghreb Al Aqsa (Morocco),' was allegedly planning remotely controlled bomb attacks.

 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.

Bridging Histories: New WJC exhibition celebrates Sephardi history, heritage and contributions

"Sephardi Heritage is Jewish Heritage," says Rabbi Isaac Choua, of Lebanese origins, who oversees the exhibition, promoted as part of Sephardi Heritage Month.

Part of the exhibit.

Boat carrying Egyptian migrant capsizes off Libyan coast, 12 dead

The migrants, who were from Egypt’s al-Sharkia and al-Gharbia regions, were attempting to reach Italy, according to Libyan sources who interviewed the sole survivor.

 Crew members of the Geo Barents migrant rescue ship, operated by Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), distribute life jackets to a group of 61 migrants on a boat during a rescue operation in international waters off the coast of Libya in the central Mediterranean Sea September, 2023.

Notorious human trafficker sanctioned by the UN killed in Western Libya

A notorious Libyan human trafficker sanctioned by the UNSC, was killed in Tripoli by unknown assailants, raising further questions amid Libya's ongoing turmoil and migrant crisis.

 Victims react as authorities dismantle a human trafficking network, according to Libyan authorities, in what they say is Libya, in this still image from a handout video released on August 31, 2024.

Expert predicts revolution in Libya, fears crisis ‘far worse’ than 2011

Libya faces a potential revolution after the Central Bank collapse, with tensions between rival governments and armed militias rising.

A man holds a picture of commander Khalifa Haftar during Independence Day celebrations in Benghazi, Libya December 24, 2022.

Libya central bank governor flees in fear for his life, FT says

The crisis over the control of the Central Bank of Libya creates yet another level of instability in the country, a major oil producer.

 FILE PHOTO: Governor of Central Bank of Libya, Siddiq al-Kabir gestures during an interview with Reuters in Tripoli, Libya September 1, 2021. Picture taken September 1, 2021.

UN urges action on Libya's central bank crisis

UNSMIL calls for urgent talks as Libya faces a central bank crisis and oilfield shutdown, threatening economic stability.

 A sign that reads "Arabian Gulf Oil Company, Nafoora Oilfield" stands in Jakharrah, Libya, August 27, 2024.