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Libya closes Tunisia border crossing after outbreak of clashes
Tripoli, Libya--Libya ordered the "immediate" closure of its main border crossing with Tunisia on Tuesday following clashes between armed groups and security forces on the Libyan side, the interior ministry said. The border post in the desert area of Ras Jedir about 170 kilometres (105 miles) from the Libyan capital Tripoli,...
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European nations call closure of Palestinian NGOs ‘not acceptable’
Terming the Israeli closure of seven Palestinian NGOs in the West Bank as not acceptable, the foreign ministries of nine European countries have said they are deeply concerned by a 'worrying reduction' of space for civil society in the territory. -
US calls for immediate end to Libya oil shutdowns
The US said Wednesday it was "deeply concerned" about an ongoing closure of key oil installations in Libya, calling for the shutdowns to end "immediately". "The United States is deeply concerned by the continued oil shutdown, which is depriving Libyans of substantial revenue," the US embassy in Tripoli said. -
Libya’s energy sector paralyzed as second oil export terminal is shut
The suspension of operations at Brega terminal, which has an export capacity of 60,000 barrels per day, follows a force majeur and closure on Monday of Zueitina port and several other major sites in the "Oil Crescent" region of eastern Libya. -
Libya’s National Oil Corporation announces closure of Al-Fil oil field
Libya's National Oil Corporation announced Sunday the closure of production at a major oil field in the country's south, declaring a "force majeure". "On Saturday... the Al-Fil field was subjected to arbitrary closure attempts, due to the entry of a group of individuals and the prevention of the field's workers... -
Iraq’s National Museum reopens after three-year closure
Iraq's National Museum reopened Monday to visitors after a three-year closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic and political unrest. -
Sohar Int’l raises Tier 1 capital by $130m
The Omani bank's new rights issue has been fully subscribed. -
Ever Given sails through Suez Canal again
Ever Given, the ship that caused the closure of the Suez Canal for six long days in March, has crossed the waterway on Friday for the first time since it left Egypt after the incident.