In June 2020, Salem began sending Zanders videos of her exercise routine. Eventually Salem began hopping online to virtually attend his Saturday morning boot camp classes. Salem accredits the improvement of her mental health to Zanders, although the two have never officially met in person. Being able to use physical fitness as a way to overcome mental health barriers comes easy to him, he said. She's noticed a large improvement in her physical and mental health over the past three years thanks to Zanders.

Benghazi is preparing to launch the city’s reconstruction ceremony scheduled to be held, tomorrow, Sunday, in the Suleiman Al-Darrat Sports Complex. Benghazi Municipality said in a statement today that the ceremony is part of the programs to celebrate the city of Benghazi as the capital of culture in the Islamic world for the year 2024. The celebrations of Benghazi as the capital of culture in the Islamic world, shed light on the various cultural and heritage aspects of the city, especially those related to Islamic civilization, its influential history, and the deeds and arts it presented. Libyan Prime Minister Osama Hammad had previously authorized the launch of activities to celebrate Benghazi as the capital of culture in the Islamic world, during his participation, last December, in celebrations commemorating the 72nd anniversary of Libya’s Independence. The celebration includes artistic and cultural activities, including plays, festivals of Libyan songs, Malouf, Muwashahat, and religious chanting, cinematic events, book and fine arts exhibitions, folklore performances, and intellectual seminars in which representatives of Arab and Islamic countries participate.

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The Libyan Public Prosecution Authority said it found that “negligence” led to the collapse of the Bilad and Sidi Bou Mansour dams above the coastal city following heavy rains brought by Hurricane Daniel. “The total number of registered deaths recorded in the flood disaster in Derna reached 4,540 people, including 3,964 citizens and 576 foreigners,” the Public Prosecution Authority report said. The investigation also found that the dams had developed cracks and major leaks before their collapse. The prosecution authority said authorities have so far detained 14 people including the mayor of Derna, Abdel Moneim Al Ghaithi, as well officials in the city’s water resources and dams authority who were not named. Many point to the years of conflict that has led to widespread neglect of infrastructure.

There was negligence in the catastrophic collapse of two dams outside the city of Derna in eastern Libya which killed thousands of people, judicial sources said. As a result of investigations, negligence was found in the maintenance of the dams, Libyan Chief Public Prosecutor's Office said Friday on social media. It said a lack of warning systems in the two collapsed dams, the cleaning of the upper covers and negligence in routine maintenance contributed to the disaster. Fourteen people, including Derna's mayor, and officials from the Dams Board and Water Resources Institution were detained. Warrants were issued with a red notice for two unnamed suspects who fled abroad.

WASHINGTON — Senior Biden administration leaders, top Pentagon officials and members of Congress were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized since Monday, U.S. officials said Saturday, as questions swirled about his condition and the secrecy surrounding it. A number of U.S. officials said Saturday that many of the most senior Pentagon service leaders were unaware until Friday that Austin was in the hospital. Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, who took over when Austin was hospitalized, also was away. "The Department of Defense deliberately withheld the Secretary of Defense's medical condition for days. The Pentagon Press Association, which represents media members who cover the Defense Department, sent a letter of protest on Friday evening to Ryder and Chris Meagher, the assistant defense secretary for public affairs.

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The first week of the new year looks set to end with a moderate gain for oil benchmarks fueled by escalating tensions in the Middle East and supply disruptions in Libya. In the Middle East, Yemen’s Houthis continue to attack ships in the Red Sea, and this week also saw a bomb attack kill some 100 people in Iran. According to the EIA, gasoline stocks added close to 11 million barrels during the holiday week, while middle distillate stocks swelled by 10.1 million barrels. At 05:20 AM ET the WTI benchmark traded at $72.90 per barrel, up $0.71 on the day, gaining almost 1%. Brent crude traded at $78.18, rising $0.59 or 0.76%.

ISIS Member Abu Wael Arrested in Tripoli: A Major Win for Libyan SecurityThe Libyan Internal Security Service has scored a significant victory against ISIS with the successful arrest of a member known as Abu Wael. Unmasking Abu WaelAbu Wael, a master of disguise, altered his appearance to blend in with the local population. A Journey from Syria to LibyaDuring his confession, Abu Wael revealed his journey from Syria to Libya. Libya’s Continued Battle Against TerrorismThe arrest of Abu Wael, reported by the Libyan News Agency, underscores Libya’s ongoing efforts to curb terrorism. Moreover, it is seen as a significant step towards uprooting the presence of ISIS in Libya.

Benghazi Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry, announced Thursday its participation in the fourth Tunisian International Business and Finance Forum to be held from 22-24 January in Tunis. Benghazi Chamber said this important forum brings together a qualitative number of businessmen from Tunisia and various Arab countries, with the presence and official interest of various Tunisian authorities.

Google told me John Todd had made a submission to a Tasmanian government parliamentary committee on wood smoke in Launceston, some 15 years or so ago. A few hours later, John Todd returned my text message, saying he was overseas but could chat over WhatsApp, which we did. About the same time, Todd’s left arm had been found in the Libyan desert, still bearing his watch which was duly returned to him. “He was the military man who stood behind the governor at all the fancy occasions,” John Todd explains. John Todd remembers an idyllic Caribbean childhood of sea, sand and boats, of having a cook, a gardener and a chauffeur.

The Libyan Tax Authority announced Thursday that it has achieved the highest annual revenues in its history in 2023. It reported that it had earnt total revenues exceeding LD 3.17 billion dinars, an increase of 37 percent or LD 808 million – over 2022. Income tax provides highest revenues for Tax AuthorityThe details published by the Tax Authorities show that income taxes ranked first in revenues with a total of LD 1.52 billion. The total deposit tax amounted to LD 474 million, fines amounted to LD 36 million, and enforcement rights amounted to LD 608,000. Non-oil revenues registered LD 2.14 bn in 2022 – up 0.56 bn on 2021 figures: Tax Authority (libyaherald.com)

Protests in Southern Libya Lead to Shutdown of Major Oil FieldsIn a move that has reverberated across the global oil market, a wave of protests has led to the abrupt shutdown of two major oil fields in southern Libya. The Sharara and el-Feel fields, located in the Ubari region, were forced to cease operations on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. The closures, as confirmed by onsite engineers, have dealt a significant blow to the country’s oil output and have raised concerns over potential impacts on the global oil supply chain. While the Ministry has reiterated its support for demanding rights and redressing injustice, it has also called upon all parties to ensure the continuation of oil production and improve its marketing. This division has resulted in two conflicting authorities vying for power and control over Libya’s crucial oil and gas sector.

Libya’s state Sirte Oil Company on 28 December announced the successful re-entry of the first of three planned development wells on block NC107 in the Sirte Basin. The A1-NC107 well tested at a “very encouraging” 2,400 b/d of crude, SOC says. Both this and the other two planned production wells were originally drilled more than a decade ago. (CONTINUED - 128 WORDS)

(Bloomberg) -- Oil posted a weekly advance, bolstered by output disruptions in Libya and increased tensions in the Middle East. Most Read from BloombergWest Texas Intermediate rallied near $74 a barrel, posting a 3% weekly gain. Crude’s gain this week comes despite analysts turning more pessimistic on the market. Wall Street already is cutting price forecasts for this year after global benchmark Brent dropped by almost a fifth last quarter. Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek©2024 Bloomberg L.P.