Local News: Political News
The Red Crescent Society in Tobruk announces the rescue of (32) migrants of different nationalities
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Tripoli, March 25, 2026 (LANA) – The Libyan Red Crescent Society in Tobruk announced on Wednesday the rescue of a boat carrying 32 irregular migrants of various nationalities, following an operation conducted by the Coast Guard off the city's coast.In a brief post on its official page, the Society stated that emergency teams were immediately dispatched to the disembarkation point at the Tobruk Naval Base upon receiving the report, where the migrants were received immediately upon arrival.It... Read more
Oil expert warns of the potential consequences of a spill from a Russian tanker in Libyan waters.
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Tripoli – March 25, 2026 (LANA) – Oil expert Mohamed Al-Shahati warned of the repercussions of any potential spill from a Russian tanker in Libyan waters, stressing that the impact could affect the marine environment and human health, although the chances of an explosion or detonation remain very low.In a press statement, Al-Shahati explained that a spill – if it occurs – would be limited, and its effects could extend to the Libyan coast or even Tunisia and Malta, depending on the movement of sea.... Read more
The Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity retrieved an aerial bomb and parts of a missile that targeted a valve on a gas pipeline in the Hamada area.
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Tripoli, March 24, 2026 (LANA) – The Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity announced the recovery of an unexploded M-62 Russian-made aerial bomb, weighing approximately 250 kg, along with fragments of an unexploded 130mm rocket. These were found near valve BT-13 on the gas pipeline in the Hamada region, belonging to the Sharara Company, which runs to the Zawiya refinery.In a statement issued last night, the Ministry explained that inspections conducted by technical teams from... Read more
The National Oil Corporation is seeking foreign partnerships to develop the oil and gas sector.
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Houston, March 24, 2026 (LANA) – The Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, held a series of meetings with officials from major international energy companies on the sidelines of the CERAWeek World Energy Congress in Houston, USA, with the aim of strengthening strategic partnerships and developing the oil and gas sector in Libya.Suleiman discussed with the CEO of Baker Hughes ways for the company to return to the Libyan market and enhance its participation in oil... Read more
The House of Representatives' Health Committee warns of a gas tanker off the coast of Zuwara
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Benghazi, March 24, 2026 (LANA) – The Health and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives urged all relevant authorities to take immediate action to address the situation of the disabled gas tanker off the Libyan coast near the city of Zuwara, given the direct threat it poses to marine resources, the coastal ecosystem, and public health.In a statement, the committee indicated that the tanker's continued presence in its current state increases the likelihood of it drifting or running aground, which could lead to a... Read more
