Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has called for a joint government team to address fuel sector challenges, including smuggling and supply shortages. Meeting with Khaled Shakshak, head of the Audit Bureau, and Masoud Suleiman, chairman of the National Oil Corporation, Dbeibah said securing fuel delivery is a top priority. The team will develop a plan to ensure supply at reasonable prices and high quality, while enhancing transparency and oversight. Discussions focused on strengthening supervision of gasoline supply, addressing technical and administrative obstacles, and preventing disruptions that could affect citizens. Shakshak confirmed the Audit Bureau will monitor procurement, contracting, and spending to ensure accountability.

Libya’s second largest state mobile telecoms company, Almadar Aljadid, announced today that it has reached the final stages and technical preparations for launching 5G services, becoming the first Libyan national operator to offer this service. The company said this comes as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the telecommunications sector in Libya and its commitment to providing the latest digital solutions and services,Almadar said this strategic step comes as a direct implementation of its management directives and in line with the national vision aimed at achieving comprehensive digital transformation, under the personal follow-up and direct supervision of the Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba. It added that this will ensure that Libyan citizens have a world-class connectivity experience and solidify Libya’s position on the global map of modern communications.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...Libya and Saudi Arabia have taken fresh steps toward strengthening their energy relationship, following talks between Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdulsadek, and Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, in Riyadh. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation across a wide range of energy fields, including conventional oil and gas, renewable energy, and modern energy technologies. According to officials, discussions explored opportunities for joint projects in renewable energy and energy efficiency, with the goal of diversifying energy sources and reducing environmental impact. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, continues to position itself as a regional leader in both traditional energy markets and emerging clean technologies. Officials from both sides described the meeting as a step toward building a more integrated and future-oriented energy partnership.

Officials say work has begun to repair runways at Kufra Airport after it was closed for a month, with flights expected to resume once initial repairs are completed. He said repairs are under way on the 400-metre runway, which had caused difficulties for aircraft landings and damage to wheels. Hamed added that the same fund has commissioned the Turkish company to rehabilitate the main runway, which has been out of service since 1993. The company has already inspected the site and is due to begin work within three months. Flights are expected to resume once the auxiliary runway is completed, while work on the main runway continues, allowing the airport to eventually operate at full capacity with two runways.

Last month, for the first time since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on Israel from Gaza, my wife and I drove from our Tel Aviv-area apartment to the border area where the attack took place. The border region is known colloquially in Hebrew as the “otef” – coming from the Hebrew root for words relating to the verb to envelop or surround. The events of that October have enveloped the lives of all Israelis and the Jewish world.

(AA Photo)A preliminary accident investigation report found that the private jet carrying Libya's military chief crashed into a hillside near Ankara with both engines operational and the aircraft structurally intact, contradicting earlier speculation of an in-flight explosion. Search operations continue at the wreckage of the private jet carrying Libyan Chief of General Staff General Mohammed Ali Al-Haddad in Ankara, Dec. 24, 2025. Final report on Ankara crash is pendingThe preliminary report provides initial technical data on the crash but does not draw a definitive conclusion on the cause. The Ankara chief public prosecutor's office assigned four prosecutors under the coordination of a deputy prosecutor to investigate the crash. A security perimeter was established at the crash site, with aircraft wreckage and the flight data recorder secured as evidence.

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The most dangerous countries in the world have been revealed, drawing attention to both well-known hotspots and surprising rankings, including Türkiye. The list was compiled based on international security and peace reports, evaluating factors such as internal conflicts, crime rates, political instability and public safety.

Moscow – The Russian Defense Ministry announced today, Wednesday, that the Russian army targeted Ukrainian military sites. It also targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The ministry stated in a press release that Russian armed forces damaged an ammunition depot. Furthermore, temporary deployment points for Ukrainian armed forces in 144 areas came under attack. Four mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces were defeated.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, has met with the head of Security Sector Reform at the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to discuss ways to support the security track. The meeting addressed UN and international efforts aimed at unifying the military institution and enhancing border security. Al-Namroush reaffirmed his full support for these efforts and his commitment to continued cooperation to unify the army, within the framework of the security track and UN-sponsored dialogue initiatives.

The Chairman of the Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA), Mohamed Al-Hangari, inaugurated the Unified Export Window at the Ras Ajdir border crossing with Tunisia today. During the inauguration ceremony a presentation on the Single Window Export System was made. This included the steps for submitting export applications by Libyan exporting companies registered in LEDAs’ Exporters Registry, the data processing mechanisms, and the completion of export procedures through the Ras Ajdir border crossing into Tunisia. LEDA said the opening and commencement of operations of the Ras Ajdir Unified Export Window represents a significant step for LEDA in developing and regulating local exports. Unified Services Window system for exports to be launched ‘‘to create real export statistics and data’’: LEDA

Oil and Gas Minister, Khalifa Abdulsadek has held talks with Egypt’s chargé d’affaires on expanding strategic cooperation between the two countries. Abdulsadek met Egypt’s chargé d’affaires in Libya, Tamer El-Hefny, in Tripoli on Tuesday. According to Libya’s official government platform, the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in energy and investment, as well as developing bilateral economic relations. Both sides stressed the importance of broadening the strategic partnership between Libya and Egypt to serve shared interests and support sustainable cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to coordination in sectors of mutual interest.

The Attorney General, Siddiq Al-Sour, held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with senior state officials to review findings by the public prosecution pointing to irregularities in the management and marketing of petroleum derivatives, and failures to adequately protect the public interest. Officials also discussed gaps in import systems that authorities say have been exploited for personal gain through foreign currency trading on the parallel market. Participants reviewed proposed judicial and administrative measures aimed at tightening import controls, addressing deficiencies in the petroleum derivatives sector, and supporting investigations into economic and financial crimes and corruption in both the public and private sectors. The statement added that officials examined weaknesses in import management systems, efforts to curb the smuggling of foreign currency under the pretext of imports, and the positive outcomes of using public tenders to import fuel. The meeting concluded with a discussion of obstacles affecting the orderly management of foreign currency and proposals to address them.

A fisherman secures his small fishing boat in La Goulette, near the capital Tunis, on January 20, 2026. A man carries a bag of bread as he wades through floodwaters in La Goulette, near the capital Tunis, on January 20, 2026. A civil protection officer helps a resident pass through floodwaters in La Goulette, near the capital Tunis, on January 20, 2026. Trains are blocked by floodwaters in La Goulette, near the capital Tunis, on January 20, 2026. (AFP Photo)Algeria and Libya also affectedIn neighboring Algeria, massive downpours and floods have hit several regions.

Libya has slipped one place in the FIFA rankings for January, coming in at 112th worldwide, 25th in Africa, and 15th among Arab teams. Libya collected 1,183.06 points, the same total as in the December ranking, as they have not played any friendly or official matches since last November, following their failure in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Spain maintained its lead at the top of the global rankings, followed by Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Morocco, while Germany came tenth. Cameroon recorded the biggest jump, climbing 12 places to 45th, while Morocco, runners-up of the Africa Cup of Nations recently hosted at home, achieved their best-ever ranking. Meanwhile, Libyan team’s highest-ever ranking was 36th worldwide, achieved in September 2012, while its lowest ranking came in July 1997, when it dropped to 187th.