Local News: General News
Father and son drown in the sea, east of Tokra
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Tokra, May 29, 2026 (LANA) – A father and son drowned in the sea in a tragic incident east of Tokra.The father was trying to rescue his 16-year-old son, but his attempt, along with others, was unsuccessful due to strong currents. Authorities have recovered the bodies and launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. There is widespread grief among the residents of the area, and warnings against swimming in the sea have been.... Read more
Tahala Municipality Urges Residents of Several Neighborhoods to Evacuate
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Tahala, May 28, 2026 (LANA) – The Tahala Municipality today urged residents of the Al-Ghalaba, Al-Khamsin, Iskan, and part of Al-Saniya neighborhoods to immediately evacuate their homes and take precautions in anticipation of any emergency resulting from the arrival of floodwaters in the area.The municipality, through its official page, called on everyone to cooperate with emergency teams, security forces, and the Red Crescent, and to stay away from wadis and areas where water accumulates to... Read more
Al-Sunni meets with FIFA President
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New York, May 26, 2026 (LANA) – Libya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Taher Al-Sunni, discussed with FIFA President Gianni Infantino a proposal submitted by Libya to adopt “football diplomacy” as an official methodology and tool within the FIFA system. The proposal aims to foster closer ties between peoples and strengthen efforts to build global peace.This came during Al-Sunni’s reception of the FIFA President at the Libyan Mission in New York, in response to Libya’s... Read more
Libya reaffirms its commitment to the WMD disarmament standards.
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New York, 25 May 2026 (Lana)—Libya reiterated its sovereign and steadfast commitment to nuclear disarmament and the elimination of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), emphasizing its support for the right of states to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes in the areas of health, agriculture, and energy without any preconditions.The remarks came in a statement delivered by Abdullah Al-Atwi, Second Secretary of the Permanent Mission of Libya to the United Nations, during the 11th... Read more
Libya and Turkey Discuss Expanding Partnership and Investment in the Oil and Gas Sectors
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Tripoli, May 24, 2026 (LANA) – Libyan Oil and Gas Minister Khalifa Abdul Sadiq met with Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the oil, gas, and energy sectors. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the second Natural Resources Summit in Istanbul in 2026.The discussions focused on expanding the partnership between Libya and Turkey, strengthening investment opportunities and cooperation with international... Read more
