Following queues at petrol stations last week during the Eid al-Adha (feast of sacrifice) holiday, the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, confirmed the continued and full availability of fuel supplies, noting that distribution operations sometimes face logistical obstacles related to the lengthy supply chain between loading and unloading ports. Suleiman revealed […] The post Libya’s recent fuel crisis: A dramatic surge in fuel demand from the usual 6.5 million litres to 9.5 million litres daily: NOC Chairman Suleiman appeared first on LibyaHerald.

On the background of queues at petrol stations over the Eid-al-Adha (feast of sacrifice) holidays last week, Tripoli based Libyan Interior Minister, Major General Emad Trabelsi, pointed out that the Ministry of Interior is currently monitoring suspected 394 gas stations in the western region, while more than 500 non-compliant stations have been closed and will […] The post Fuel distribution and smuggling crisis: More than 500 non-compliant petrol stations closed and will not be allowed to reopen – Interior Minister Trabelsi appeared first on LibyaHerald.

Alberta will vote in a referendum over whether to separate from Canada, but how is the US President involved?

The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country's long-term national interests.

The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.

Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

Rubio says US has not offered Iran sanctions relief just for reopening the Strait of Hormuz US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Tuesday that the Trump administration has not offered Iran sanctions relief just for opening the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio also said that any sanctions relief would be based on Tehran meeting conditions relating to its nuclear program. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks over notes as he testifies during a Senate hearing concerning the fiscal year 2027 budget for the State Department, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on 2 June 2026. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

Italian activists escalate Mediterranean port protests over Gaza genocide Submitted by Dalia Ismail on Tue, 06/02/2026 - 14:33 Campaigners launch protests by land and sea over transfer of equipment through Italian ports Vessels from the port of Cetraro sailing towards Gioia Tauro (Dalia Ismail/MEE) Off Pro-Palestinian activists have launched a new campaign at the port of Gioia Tauro in southern Italy aimed at disrupting military supplies involved in the Gaza genocide. The new action dubbed “Global Intifada Disarm” was launched during a maritime and land demonstration at the port as five boats from the Thousand Madleens to Gaza initiative approached the Calabrian port in a symbolic protest against Italy’s war economy and supply chains. The 29 May mobilisation, called by grassroots trade unions and the Movement of Young Palestinians in Italy, saw demonstrations across the country, from ports and logistics hubs to factories identified by campaigners as being linked to military production and supply chains connected to Israel. In Calabria, the focus was Gioia Tauro, one of the Mediterranean’s most important ports. The maritime component began the day before, when vessels departed from the nearby port of Cetraro and sailed towards Gioia Tauro. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “We are maintaining a presence at the port of Gioia Tauro to denounce the collaboration of the Italian government, institutions and multinational corporations, particularly MSC [Mediterranean Shipping Company], in the genocide of the Palestinian people," said Antonio Viteritti of La Base Cosenza, speaking from the Global Intifada boat. He said 16 containers carrying dual-use ballistic steel, which can be used in missile production, were currently being held on the docks of this port. “For months we have been reporting the presence of this material, yet we have received no response regarding a definitive halt from the authorities," he added. "We also recall that two shipments of weapons destined for Israel were seized in this port one year ago." Activists hold a placard reading: 'No to the war supply chain - let's stop the war of genocide' (Dalia Ismail/MEE) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two days before the mobilisation, boycott and divestment campaign BDS Italy informed trade unions and local networks that the container vessel MSC Manasvi was expected to arrive in Gioia Tauro to load eight containers that had previously been placed under scrutiny. According to campaign organisers and activists on board, the ship remained offshore for several hours before turning back to sea without taking on the containers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The episode added to concerns raised by campaign groups about the movement of military-related and dual-use cargo through the Calabrian hub. Italy suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel Read More » Earlier this year, the No Harbour for Genocide campaign, supported by BDS Italy, raised concerns about a shipment of ballistic steel originating in India and transported on vessels operated by MSC, one of the world’s largest container shipping companies and operator of Gioia Tauro’s main terminal, as reported by the Italian magazine Altreconomia. Following those reports, Italy’s Finance Police and Customs Agency inspected eight containers at the port on 18 March. Authorities launched technical assessments to determine whether the material was intended for civilian use, dual-use applications or military purposes. Following the inspections, Five Star Movement MP Stefania Ascari submitted a parliamentary question calling for government clarification regarding the shipment and the controls carried out at the port. “It was important to keep the spotlight on Gioia Tauro because media attention and public pressure are what prevent these containers from being moved quietly to Israel months later, at night, without anyone knowing – as may have happened in the past without our awareness,” said Peppe Marra, regional secretary of the USB union in Calabria. Activists hold a demonstration at Gioia Tauro (Dalia Ismail/MEE) His remarks reflect broader concerns among unions and solidarity groups about transparency and accountability in the management of strategic port infrastructure and the movement of cargo ships. Calabrian activists also argue that challenging military supply chains is closely linked to wider issues of labour exploitation and economic inequality in southern Italy. “The Mediterranean is not Israel’s, it is ours. It belongs to all those communities in the Global South that struggle every day for dignified work, quality healthcare, safe territories that are increasingly affected by climate change, and above all for a world free from war,” said Roberto Panza of La Base Cosenza, speaking aboard one of the vessels. How a Gaza-bound aid convoy unravelled attempting to enter Haftar-controlled eastern Libya Read More » “From Calabria, we are launching a call to action called Global Intifada Disarm, which aims to act within territories to disrupt military supply chains and map all ports and cargo vessels transporting military or dual-use materials." The 29 May strike formed part of a wider wave of mobilisation in Italy since the beginning of the genocide in Gaza and the departure of the Global Sumud Flotilla last autumn. In recent months, demonstrations, university occupations, dockworkers’ actions and solidarity initiatives have taken place across the country, involving students, workers and grassroots unions. Organisers describe a growing convergence between labour struggles and pro-Palestinian mobilisation across different sectors of society. In Gioia Tauro, organisers framed the protest as part of this broader pattern of mobilisation, combining opposition to the genocide with demands for greater transparency over the movement of military and dual-use goods through Italian infrastructure. Israel's genocide in Gaza Gioia Tauro, Italy News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet is set to return to space with fellow spaceman Arnaud Prost in 2027. It comes as part of an agreement between the French government and American space company Vast announced at Choose France Summit.

If you tried and failed to get tickets to see Celine Dion in Paris this fall, all is not lost. Due to what the concert organiser called “exceptional demand,” the singer has added ten new dates in May of 2027. This will be Celine Dion’s first concert residency since 2020 – and since being diagnosed with a rare neurological disease called Stiff Person’s syndrome.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia appointed on Saturday a former high court judge as the country’s new anti-graft czar to replace its outgoing chief who was dogged by allegations of abuse of power and illegal shareholding. The appointment of Abdul Halim Aman comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government faces increased scrutiny on promises made to tackle corruption in the Southeast Asian nation.

NEW DELHI: Gun battles between rival ethnic groups in India’s troubled northeastern Manipur state killed three men, police said, the latest unrest in the far-flung region. Manipur has seen periodic clashes for nearly three years between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the mainly Christian Kuki community in which more than 250 people have been killed. “In a heavy exchange of fire … three individuals sustained fatal bullet injuries,” Manipur police said in a statement late Friday.

When labour pains struck Sudanese refugee Maude Ahmad Fadala, there was no clinic nearby, no transport and no money to reach a hospital. Hours later, weakened by illness and stranded on a dirt road in northern Central African Republic, she gave birth with only her sister by her side.

Hollywood wished a breathy "Happy Birthday" to Marilyn Monroe on Monday as Tinseltown celebrated 100 years since the birth of one of its most famous daughters.