Weekly News Roundup: Friday, May 02, 2025
Trump's administration eyes sending migrants with criminal records to Libya http://lyo.ly/5q9z
El Sonni causes Western outrage over 'Holocaust' remark on Gaza http://lyo.ly/5q9y
Libya urges calm amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan http://lyo.ly/5q9w
Iraqi deputy PM delivers Arab Summit invitation during Tripoli visit http://lyo.ly/5q9v
Libya suspends scholarships, shuts 25 embassies http://lyo.ly/5q9s
UNSMIL, US call for avoiding unilateral actions in Libya http://lyo.ly/5q9r
Menfi gives HNEC 30 days to start referendum on draft constitution http://lyo.ly/5q9h
Presidential Council issues 3 decrees without unanimous agreement http://lyo.ly/5q9f
Libya, Turkey discuss revival of projects frozen since 2011 http://lyo.ly/5q9u
Al-Hilal and Al-Ahly Tripoli top their groups in Libyan football league http://lyo.ly/5q9x
Al-Sweihli wins African Volleyball Championship http://lyo.ly/5q9g
Al-Baour receives Egyptian Foreign Ministry delegation in Tripoli http://lyo.ly/5q9b
NOC reiterates commitment to governance and oversight http://lyo.ly/5q9a
Dbeibeh removes Abu Janah from overseeing Health Ministry over Iraqi cancer drug shipment http://lyo.ly/5q96
HNEC holds training workshop on electoral disputes http://lyo.ly/5q8t
Al-Lafi discusses reconciliation with eastern IDPs http://lyo.ly/5q8s
Tetteh meets South Korean ambassador to discuss Libya's political situation http://lyo.ly/5q8r
Turkey and Italy pledge continued cooperation to stabilise Libya http://lyo.ly/5q8q
CBL Governor meets Turkish Trade Minister http://lyo.ly/5q98
Japan looks to partnerships in Libya's oil sector http://lyo.ly/5q97
Tetteh reviews with Al-Sayeh preparations for second group of municipal elections http://lyo.ly/5q8h
Shakshak holds talks with Turkish Ambassador http://lyo.ly/5q8f
UNSMIL: Hate speech leads to war and crimes such as genocide http://lyo.ly/5q8d
Dbeibah discusses cooperation with Russia http://lyo.ly/5q8b
Saddam Haftar meets Trump advisor in Washington http://lyo.ly/5q86
Dbeibah vows to take steps to decrease parallel spending, increase transparency in oil contracts http://lyo.ly/5q83
Over 120 migrants rescued in Mediterranean off Libyan coast http://lyo.ly/5q7y
Antiquities team studies newly discovered prehistoric site http://lyo.ly/5q7u
Dbeibeh, Al-Lafi reaffirm support for UNSMIL efforts to end transitional phases http://lyo.ly/5q7r
China to reopen embassy in Tripoli http://lyo.ly/5q7o
CBL reviews unifying public spending http://lyo.ly/5q8c
Over 120 migrants rescued in Mediterranean off Libyan coast http://lyo.ly/5q7y
Health minister assesses epidemic readiness amid emergency conditions http://lyo.ly/5q7x
Al-Madina appoints Serbian coach http://lyo.ly/5q7w
Antiquities team studies newly discovered prehistoric site http://lyo.ly/5q7u
Orlando, Suleiman discuss EU support for combating oil smuggling http://lyo.ly/5q7t
Al-Burki wins Al-Khums Chess Championship, qualifies for national finals http://lyo.ly/5q7p
CBL, Administrative Control Authority form joint committee for economic reforms http://lyo.ly/5q89
Delegation from Russian Foreign Ministry arrives in Tripoli http://lyo.ly/5q7j
Arab ambassadors in Turkey review joint relations and situation of Arabs living there http://lyo.ly/5q7i
Dbeibah says anti-corruption efforts in health sector are priority for his government http://lyo.ly/5q7g
PM Dbeibah orders investigation into killing of senior army officer http://lyo.ly/5q6v
Culture Ministry showcases talent at Tunis International Book Fair http://lyo.ly/5q6z
Libya's National Development Agency eyes Turkish expertise for Sabha stadium http://lyo.ly/5q6y
Libya, US discuss investment opportunities amid push for economic stability http://lyo.ly/5q6w
Libya and Indonesia sign nine MoUs to boost economic cooperation http://lyo.ly/5q75
Cancer Control Authority: Libya hasn't imported medicines from Iraq http://lyo.ly/5q7f
Interior Ministry launches awareness campaign on child and family protection offices http://lyo.ly/5q6g
Number of migrants departing from Libya to Europe has decreased http://lyo.ly/5q6f
Tetteh urges for legal and civil protection of Libyan women http://lyo.ly/5q6d
Al-Asabaa Municipality honors Support and Backup Team after fighting fires http://lyo.ly/5q69
48 Egyptian migrants deported from Libya http://lyo.ly/5q67
Libya reaffirms support for Syria's sovereignty at UN meeting http://lyo.ly/5q66
Libya offers condolences to Iran following Bandar Abbas explosion http://lyo.ly/5q65
Libyan Chief of Staff, French ambassador discuss military cooperation http://lyo.ly/5q5v
Crisis Group urges Security Council to ease sanctions on Libyan Investment Authority http://lyo.ly/5q5s
Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for importing alcohol-making equipment from Poland http://lyo.ly/5q6a
Workshop held to localize oncology treatment in Benghazi http://lyo.ly/5q68
Oil minister meets ExxonMobil delegation to boost partnership http://lyo.ly/5q5u
Indonesian women entrepreneurs seize business opportunities in Libya http://lyo.ly/5q60
Al-Hilal and Al-Sweihli top two groups of Libyan Football League http://lyo.ly/5q6e Tags: news headlines
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