The Qatar Fund for Development has announced the successful completion of a relief project aimed at aiding over 18,000 families. In collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross, the initiative extended support to nearly 100,000 individuals across diverse communities. According to a statement by the Fund, the project targeted approximately 6,499 families affected by the Derna disaster, delivering essential food supplies and household items. "The aid facilitated economic recovery by granting assistance to 538 families to either initiate or restart their businesses, thereby enhancing their financial autonomy and resilience," the statement noted. The fund also highlighted that the project improved living conditions for around 8,328 families by providing essential materials and offering financial aid to approximately 82 families.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met respectively with foreign guests who came to China to attend the 10th ministerial meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, in Beijing on Wednesday. Dbeibah said that Libya attaches great importance to developing relations with China and firmly adheres to the one-China principle. Hussein said that developing relations with China is a diplomatic priority of the Iraqi government, and Iraq always firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests. During the meeting with Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ahmed Attaf, Wang said that China and Algeria are sincere friends and natural partners. When meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, Wang expressed congratulations on Syria's return to the Arab League family.

The Libyan Businessmen’s Council‎ (LBC) reported yesterday that on the occasion of the resumption of the work of the Serbian embassy in Tripoli, and the transfer of its services from Tunisia, including its consular section services, the Ambassador of Serbia, Dragon Todorovic, visited the LBC yesterday. During the meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries and support for trade and economic programmes, were discussed. The ambassador expressed his happiness at returning to work in Libya based on his previous experience working at the Serbian embassy in Tripoli, and his good relations with Libyan institutions and bodies in the public and private sectors. He stressed his interest in economic cooperation and empowering the private sector in the two countries to support this sector, as well as interest in exchanging delegations and visits between the two countries. ‎For his part, the LBC Executive Director gave an overview of the LBC and its objectives and stressed its support for cooperation between the two countries and the provision of all facilities in this regard.

Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m.A New York judge in August ordered the Cleveland Museum of Art to give up an ancient Roman bronze sculpture, long believed to represent Marcus Aurelius, because of a criminal investigation involving antiquities illegally removed from Turkey and trafficked through New York.

Saddam Haftar, one of the sons of the commander-in-chief of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, would have met in Italy, in Rome, a group of American entrepreneurs to discuss investment opportunities in the North African country. “Libya Udpate” underlines that the operation “reflects the openness of the prominent Libyan commander Saddam towards the West and the efforts to find a balance in Libya”. According to the Libyan press, Saddam Haftar could be promoted soon to the rank of lieutenant general (equivalent to a three-star general). The Susah safe port, the US company reported at the time, is conceived as a multi-purpose deep-water seaport, the first public-private partnership port project in Libya and the first port to be built to be globally competitive and efficient in the country North African. The “Susah Secure Port” project, the company added, could play a “fundamental role in the reconstruction phase of Libya and was recently approved by the Libyan Government of National Unity” based in Tripoli.

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) reported yesterday that it had participated in and co-organised a workshop yesterday entitled Sustainable Energy Planning in Tunisia, under the slogan Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Adaptation in Libya (SECCAR) project. The event is co-organized by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). ‎The workshop, REAoL reported, dealt with many topics and projects and the transformation and orientation of the world to renewable energies and their importance and expansion, including the following topics:‎‎• Information on Tunisia’s energy transition, regulatory framework and concession systems. ‎• Offer of support proposed by the German Agency for International Cooperation for Energy Efficiency (GLZ).‎‎ • Prioritising energy efficiency measures. ‎REAoL, in turn, gave the participants a full explanation of Libya’s National Strategy for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency and REAoL’s plans and programmes to achieve this strategy, especially since the world is now taking steps and launching projects to be implemented in a tangible reality.‎

Participants at the Third Digital Conference on Railways in Africa were impressed by Libya’s rail system plans including its transit rail link to Chad and Niger, Libyan Railroads reported yesterday. ‎Libyan Railroads were participating in the second day of the Third Digital Conference, held in the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé. At the event, Mohamed Ali Tabouni, Director of the Office of Cooperation and External Relations, gave a presentation in English on the Libyan Roads’ plans.‎‎The presentation contained an explanation and definition of the railway and metro roads project in Libya and the objectives of the railway link between Libya and Chad and Niger through the huge Libyan ports overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This is to form a transit trade rail link between the landlocked Sub-Saharan African countries and the European Union.

The trial of the El Hiblu 3 will go ahead despite calls by activists to drop the charges against them. In a short court session on Thursday, it became clear that the case will not be dismissed and the trial will go ahead. Amara, Abdalla, and Kader found themselves in Malta after preventing an unlawful pushback to Libya while on board the El Hiblu oil tanker. “We are appalled that Amara, Kader and Abdalla will remain in legal limbo after more than five years,” activists said. We will stand with the El Hiblu 3 as long as it takes and until they are free.”

QNADoha: In a collaborative effort to address the ongoing humanitarian needs in Libya, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have successfully implemented a comprehensive aid project that has significantly impacted the lives of many people in Libya. The project has provided critical support to more than 18,000 households, reaching approximately 100,000 individuals across various communities. For her part, the head of the humanitarian aid department, Aisha Al Kuwari said, “We are proud to mark the successful milestone of our humanitarian project in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Libya. This partnership highlights our shared commitment to alleviating human suffering and providing essential support to communities in need. The project emphasizes the commitment of ICRC and QFFD to supporting communities in crisis and highlights the importance of international cooperation in humanitarian efforts.

“Statue of a Man” (200–100 BCE or later), Ptolemaic dynasty, black basalt, 22 13/16 inches tall (image courtesy Cleveland Museum of Art)The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) will transfer ownership of a 2,200-year-old Ptolemaic statue to Libya, as announced today, May 29, in a press release issued jointly with Libya’s Department of Antiquities. The museum attributed the decision to “new information” from the Department of Antiquities and its own research. The announcement comes on the heels of a pending lawsuit over a $20 million ancient sculpture at the CMA. Months later, the CMA sued the Manhattan DA’s Office, a rare occurrence in museum repatriation claims. “Statue of a Man” will remain on view at the CMA for “several years,” although a specific timeline has yet to be established.

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) has agreed to return to Libya a 2,200-year-old statue from Ancient Egypt's Potelamic Dynasty that is suspected to have been looted after the Second World War. Collector Lawrence A. Fleischman gave the statue to the museum in honour of Arielle P. Kozloff, the museum’s then-curator of ancient art. In 2023, the Libyan department of antiquities reached out to the CMA, requesting acknowledgement that the statue had been taken from the Ptolemais Museum in Libya. The CMA's agreement with Libyan authorities is in keeping with the museum's bespoke approach to repatriation issues, according to Griswold. Despite this recent history, the museum has challenged the Manhattan District Attorney’s order to return an ancient bronze statue once thought to depict Marcus Aurelius to Turkey, suing to block restitution efforts.

Libyan Oil and Gas Minister Mohamed Aoun has resumed his position after being removed from duty in early April pending an investigation into oil smuggling and mismanagement allegations, the Libyan Herald reports, citing the Ministry’s social media accounts. “His Excellency the Minister of Oil and Gas Eng. Mohamed Mohamed Aoun began this morning his duties at the Ministry of Oil and Gas’’, the Ministry said in its announcement, adding that the investigation into Aoun’s activities had been concluded. Aoun was suspended on March 25 for what alleged mismanagement, with Deputy Oil Minister Khalifa Abdul Sadiq, interim Tripoli-based prime minister AbdulHamid al-Dbeiba’s nephew, replacing him. "On the other hand, Aoun retains the support of parties with the ability to disrupt Libya's oil and gas production,” he added.

At least 20.209 migrants have landed irregularly in Italy since the beginning of the year to date,down 58,44 percent compared to the same period in 2023, when 48.778 people had arrived on the Italian coast by sea. The analysis of the countries of departure of the boats highlights that, unlike last year, arrivals in Italy from Libya since the beginning of the year have been higher than those from Tunisia. There were also 372 arrivals from Turkey, which between January 28st and May 1.619th last year stood at XNUMX. Most of the migrants who landed in Italy declared they came from Bangladesh (4.123, presumably leaving from Libya) and Tunisia (2.772). Then followed by 2.764 Syrians (who generally depart from the Libyan coast) and 1.761 Guineans (who usually depart from Tunisia).

The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdul Hamid Dbeibah is visiting China to bolster bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation in multifarious fields, a GNU statement has unveiled. The statement said Dbeibah’s visit would also aim at holding extended talks with the Premier of the People’s Republic of China, Li Qiang, tackling issues of joint interest in economy, trade and infrastructure; among other fields. Libyan Premier will also participate in the Arab-Chinese Forum to stress Libya’s vision as to strengthening Arab-Chinese cooperation in different fields, in addition to achieving sustainable development and prosperity in the region. According to the statement, Libya and China want to expand cooperation in the industrial, agricultural and trade sectors, and Dbeibah’s visit is scheduled to include discussions on joint investment opportunities.

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - An autonomy movement in eastern Libya that has seized several oil ports said on Sunday it had unilaterally formed a regional oil firm in a direct challenge to the central government in Tripoli. The firm would be temporarily based in Tobruk in the far east, where protesters have seized an oil port and on Friday blocked a government-chartered tanker from loading oil, leaders of the group told a televised news conference in the eastern town of Ajdabiya. (Reporting by Feras Bosalum and Ulf Laessing; Editing by Kevin Liffey)