'Arab League backed Libyan gov't after victories against Haftar'
ISTANBUL
The Libyan government’s recent victories with Turkish help in western Libya forced the Arab League to back it, according to a top Libyan lawmaker.
In an interview with Anadolu Agency...
Libya's interior minister escapes assassination attempt
TRIPOLI, Libya
Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha survived an assassination attempt on Sunday, his ministry confirmed.
In a statement, the Interior Ministry said that Bashagha and his convoy came under fire...
‘Doubting Turkey’s NATO membership out of the question’
ANKARA
This week’s NATO meeting in London not only showed that Turkey is one of the most powerful countries in the alliance, but also repeatedly underscored that Turkey is a...
Libya's GNA launches air operation to Haftar's militias
ANKARA
The air forces of Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) launched an air attack on tankers transporting fuel to warlord Khalifa Haftar's militias.
Three tankers with fuel for Haftar...
Haftar forces bomb kills 30, injures 33
TRIPOLI, Libya
Thirty people were killed and 33 injured Saturday in an airstrike here by eastern Libyan forces.
Jets loyal to Gen. Khalifa Haftar bombed a military school dormitory in southern Tripoli, according...
Libyan, Italian premiers meet in Rome
ROME
Libya’s Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and Italian premier Giuseppe Conte met Saturday in Rome to discuss the situation in the northern African nation.
A statement by the Italian Prime Ministry...
Halting oil production costs Libya more than $7B
TRIPOLI
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) said Thursday the cost of halting oil production there since early January has led to billions of dollars in losses.
The NOC said oil production...
Libya says efforts underway to probe Haftar violations
ANKARA
A Libyan official said Wednesday international efforts were underway to form a fact-finding commission to probe violations committed by warlord Khalifa Haftar's militia.
"Libyan authorities continue to document these violations...
UN chief urges Libyan rivals to prioritize country’s stability
ANKARA
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on rival Libyan sides to prioritize the stability of their country.
In a statement, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief called on...
Libyan Army continues operations against Haftar militia
ANKARA
The Libyan Army on Sunday destroyed weapon depots belonging to the warlord Khalifa Haftar.
The army also advanced against Haftar's militias around the Hamza military camp, south of the capital...
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Turkish president, UN chief discuss ways to end crisis caused by Russia-Ukraine war
ANKARA
The Turkish president and UN secretary-general on Monday spoke over phone and discussed initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine...
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Russia becomes China’s largest oil supplier
ANKARA
Russia has surpassed Saudi Arabia to become China's largest oil supplier, as refiners bought up Russian crude oil offered at a huge discount...
EU, Egypt agree on partnership priorities until 2027
BRUSSELS
The EU and Egypt have agreed on the partnership priorities guiding their relationship until 2027.
The Association Council of the European Union and Egypt...
Syria's Tal Rifat surrounded with tunnels by YPG/PKK terrorists
TAL RIFAT, Syria / ANKARA
The YPG/PKK terror group is using a sophisticated network of tunnels in the Tal Rifat district in northern Syria to...