India 'reopens' embassy in Libya after five years
Aleem has been appointed as the Charge d'Affaires (CdA) at the reopened Indian Embassy in Tripoli. The Indian embassy in Tripoli had been closed since April 2019 due to the deteriorating security situation in Libya. The Indian embassy in Tunisia was accredited to Libya and dealt with the situation regarding the Indian community in the country. Due to now-receded civil unrest in Libya, the Indian government imposed a travel ban on Indian nationals travelling to Libya in April 2016. In September 2020, seven Indian workers were kidnapped while travelling from Benghazi to Tripoli, and in February 2022, 27 Indian workers were evacuated from Benghazi in Eastern Libya.
Source:Libya Today
July 23, 2024 17:02 UTC
Türkiye’s new 300-meter ship set to boost natural gas production by 82%
Türkiye is making significant strides in natural gas production, advancing to a new phase by acquiring a massive ship measuring 300 meters in length and 58 meters in width. This new addition, which will depart from Singapore on July 27, will mark a significant milestone in Türkiye’s energy independence journey. This Floating Gas Processing Platform Ship will produce enough natural gas to supply 5 million households. With the new ship, Türkiye’s maritime energy fleet will expand to 7 ships, including 4 drillships and 2 seismic research ships. Fatih Drill Ship, Türkiye’s first national drill ship, joined the fleet in 2017, began deep-sea drilling in the Black Sea in 2020, and made the largest natural gas discovery in Türkiye’s history.
Source:Libya Today
July 23, 2024 05:15 UTC
872 migrants intercepted off Libyan coast over last week: IOM
TRIPOLI, July 22 (Xinhua) -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that 872 migrants were intercepted and returned off the coast of Libya during the week that ended on July 20. The migrants include 60 women and 20 children, IOM said in a statement, adding that 2 bodies of migrants were recovered off the Libyan coast. So far this year, a total of 11,335 migrants have been intercepted, while 400 died and 494 others went missing off the Libyan coast, IOM said. In 2023, the total number of migrants being intercepted and returned stood at 17,190. Since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, the ensuing insecurity and chaos in Libya have prompted many migrants, primarily from Africa, to attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach European shores.
Source:Libya Today
July 23, 2024 01:17 UTC
Balancing Onsite Safety and Profit
Industrial worksites, like food processing plants, grapple with keeping workers safe due to loud environments, fast-paced lines, and diverse teams. Onsite clinics are a game-changer, offering immediate care and reducing unnecessary offsite referrals. This translates to healthier workers, fewer injuries, and significant business cost savings. Studies show a 6:1 return on investment for onsite clinics in food processing facilities.
Source:Libya Today
July 23, 2024 00:10 UTC
UN envoy calls for support for refugees in Libya
Accompanied by the heads of five UN agencies, Gagnon visited Kufra to see the situation of Sudanese refugees and host communities in Libya on July 18, 2024. She, however, stressed that more support to local infrastructure is also needed to ensure continued basic services for communities hosting refugees. Sudanese refugees in Kufra expressed their appreciation for the support provided by local authorities and stressed the urgent critical need for increased assistance. Meanwhile, the UN has launched the response plan for Sudanese refugees in Libya to provide support and ensure responsibility sharing with the state of Libya. “In coordination and cooperation with local authorities, refugees and humanitarian partners, the UN in Libya is committed to providing more support to Sudanese refugees and host communities,” stressed Gagnon.
Source:Libya Today
July 22, 2024 22:23 UTC
Indian embassy reopens in Tripoli
Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced today the resumption of work by the Indian embassy in Libya from its Tripoli embassy. The Foreign Ministry said this includes the operation of the consular section to grant visas to Libyan citizens and follow up on the situation of Indian expatriate workers.The news was revealed during a press conference held in Tripoli today held by the directors of the Department of Asian and Australian Affairs and the General Protocol Department at the Ministry, accompanied by the Chargé d’affaires of the India Embassy in Libya Mohamed Alim.
Source:Libya Today
July 22, 2024 21:22 UTC
PTI terms DGISPR’s presser ‘indictment’ of federal govt
“DG ISPR’s press briefing is a clear indicator of the political government’s failure,” Ayub asserted. He highlighted a police raid aimed at collecting affidavits from PTI members, accusing intelligence agencies of unfairly targeting the party. Are the border officials turning a blind eye?”He also mentioned the press briefing by DG ISPR, who compared Pakistan’s situation to Iraq, Libya, and Syria. Ayub accused the DG of overstepping his role, saying, “The DG ISPR gave examples of Iraq, Libya, and Syria. Highlighting the PTI’s stance on terrorism, Ayub claimed that incidents had decreased during their tenure.
Source:Libya Today
July 22, 2024 16:44 UTC
Dangote refinery to import crude oil from Libya
The Dangote Refinery in Lagos is in discussions with Libya to import crude oil for its 650,000 barrels per day plant as it increases production. The Vice President of Dangote Industry Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, shared this information with American-based media, Reuters, on Sunday. Controversy with Nigeria oil authoritiesIn recent days, the refinery has been enmeshed in dispute with the oil regulatory bodies in Nigeria, particularly the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). What you should knowThe Dangote Refinery, located in the Lekki Free Zone near Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the largest oil refineries in the world. The impact of the Dangote Refinery extends beyond the oil sector.
Source:Libya Today
July 22, 2024 16:34 UTC
Malta’s most wanted: The individuals escaping justice
Alexandra DalmasAlexandra Dalmas, 62, is wanted by the police over a pending court case. Faisal Meftah ElmghairbiFaisal Meftah Elmghairbi, 33, is wanted by the police over a pending court case. The following year, Ib Abukem was charged again, this time with committing aggravated theft and cocaine possession. Mahmud Abd Al Salam El AdawMahmud Abd Al Salam El Adaw is wanted in relation to a pending court case. Benjamin Zammit TabonaBenjamin Zammit Tabona is wanted by the police over a pending court case.
Source:Libya Today
July 22, 2024 13:31 UTC
CAYIN Technology Enhances Dining at Ros Siam Noodle, Thailand
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Source:Libya Today
July 22, 2024 12:40 UTC
Turkish coast guard rescues immigrants pushed back by Greek authorities
On 22 July 2024, the Turkish Coast Guard Command successfully rescued a group of irregular immigrants who had been pushed into Turkish territorial waters by the Greek coast guard. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) July 22, 2024Turkish Ministry of Defense said: “Our Coast Guard Command was immediately informed and the immigrants in question were rescued by the Coast Guard boat that arrived in the region.”Ongoing humanitarian tragedy in AegeanAttempts to cross into Greece continue despite pushbacks. Hours later, the group reported being pushed back into Turkish waters. Pushbacks and violence by Greek coast guardOn Jan. 19, 12 Palestinians were found drifting in a Greek-manufactured life raft in Turkish waters near Kastellorizo. After volunteers contacted the Turkish Coast Guard Command, they were informed that the migrants had been transported to Türkiye.
Source:Libya Today
July 22, 2024 10:51 UTC
FM holds talks with Comoran, Zambian, Angolan counterparts in Accra
CAIRO – 21 July 2024: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Atty held talks on Sunday with his Comoran and Zambian counterparts during separate meetings on the margins of the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), held in Accra, the capital of Ghana. During his meeting with the Comoran foreign minister, the Egyptian top diplomat discussed bilateral relations, and the situation in Gaza, Sudan, and Libya. Abdel-Atty underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors, including infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, and education. The top diplomat extended congratulations to Angola on its upcoming presidency of the African Union in 2025. He expressed Egypt's commitment to supporting Angola's presidency and emphasized the mutual desire to advance African interests and priorities, particularly as Egypt and Angola are members of the African Union Peace and Security Council for 2024-2025.
Source:Libya Today
July 21, 2024 20:19 UTC
After Brazil, Dangote in talks with Libya, Angola, others for crude oil supply
The Dangote Refinery, which began operations in January, has been struggling to secure adequate crude supplies in Nigeria. Despite being Africa’s largest oil producer, Nigeria is facing challenges such as theft, pipeline vandalism, and low investment, which have hindered the refinery’s access to domestic crude. As a result, Dangote has resorted to importing crude from countries such as Brazil and the United States. “We are in talks with Libya to import crude,” said Devakumar Edwin, a senior executive at Dangote Refinery, in an interview with Reuters on Saturday. Nigeria’s upstream regulator has clashed with Dangote, saying the sulphur content in its gasoil was above the required limits of 200 parts per million (ppm).
Source:Libya Today
July 21, 2024 16:24 UTC
Nigeria's Dangote refinery in talks with Libya to secure oil
"We are talking to Libya about importing crude," Dangote refinery senior executive Devakumar Edwin told Reuters late on Saturday. "We will talk to Angola as well and some other countries in Africa. "He declined to give detail about the talks, but said international traders and oil companies were among the biggest buyers of Dangote's gasoil, much of which was being exported. "The biggest offtakers are the two big traders Trafigura and Vitol and BP and, to some extent, even TotalEnergies. Reuters first reported the planned trading arm in March.Nigeria's upstream regulator has clashed with Dangote, saying the sulphur content in its gasoil was above the required limits of 200 parts per million (ppm).Aliko Dangote has denied that, saying the sulphur level was higher when production started, but had fallen to 88 ppm and would sink to 10 ppm in early August as output rises.
Source:Libya Today
July 21, 2024 14:52 UTC
Nigeria's Dangote refinery looks to Libya for oil supply
Nigeria's Dangote refinery is in discussions with Libya to secure crude oil for its 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) plant and is also exploring options to source oil from Angola, according to a senior executive. However, since the refinery began operations in January, it has faced difficulties in securing adequate crude supplies within Nigeria. We will talk to Angola as well and some other countries in Africa," Dangote refinery senior executive Devakumar Edwin told Reuters. Edwin stated that Dangote's oil trading arm is now operational, with staff based in London and Lagos, to manage supplies and sell products. Dangote recently revealed plans to list the fertilizer and petrochemical divisions of the Dangote Refinery on the stock exchange in the first quarter of 2025.
Source:Libya Today
July 21, 2024 14:50 UTC