Libya’s Tripoli based Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, affirmed his Ministry’s orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment. His affirmation came during a meeting held with the Mayor of Jadu Municipality, in the presence of members of the Municipal Council, and directors of the competent departments and offices at […] The post Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry’s orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment appeared first on LibyaHerald.

‎The Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation said last Sunday (25 May) that it is continuing to work to strengthen the plan of the Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers through the employer, in accordance with organizational, security and health controls and under the supervision of the competent authorities.‎ ‎The project aims to reduce informal […] The post Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers appeared first on LibyaHerald.

The US and Iran appear closer to a broader agreement, but disputes over sanctions relief remain.

A Gaza City school taught children how to perform the entire Hajj, as Palestinians miss the pilgrimage for a third year.

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.

Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.

US Green Card applicants who 'benefit' economy may be exempt from new policy Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/26/2026 - 20:43 Trump administration decided last week that immigrants could no longer adjust their status while remaining in US A view of the US Capitol dome in Washington, DC, on 20 May 2026 (Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters) Off US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that some would-be immigrants deemed an "economic benefit" to the country may be allowed to adjust their status to a Green Card without having to fly home first.  It follows outrage from immigration attorneys and advocacy groups after the Trump administration on Friday decided that potentially tens of millions of visa holders in the US, including international students, temporary workers, refugees, and even those with American spouses, could no longer file paperwork to obtain a Green Card while remaining in the US. They would now have to leave the country, apply through an embassy, and wait for what could be years before the case is resolved. Responding to a question from CBS News, USCIS spokesperson Zach Kahler said that "people who present applications that provide an economic benefit or otherwise are in the national interest will likely be able to continue on their current path, while others may be asked to apply abroad depending on individualised circumstances".  It remains unclear what the criteria are to become a boon to the US economy and interests. And last week, Kahler had already indicated that some "extraordinary circumstances" would be considered for some applicants. He did not elaborate further. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Adjustment of status is an extraordinary matter of discretion and administrative grace not designed to supersede the regular consular processing of immigrant visas," the policy memo said. The document is guidance provided to immigration officers who assess applications.  The immediate impact could result in family separation and the loss of career opportunities for those seeking to adjust their non-citizen status in the US. "We've seen throughout this administration that they like to take what I call a 'fire, ready, aim' approach, especially when it comes to immigration," Steven Brown, a Houston, Texas-based immigration attorney, told Middle East Eye.  It may get harder to secure US green card if you come from a travel ban-listed country Read More » "They'll put something out, get all the headlines, realise 'we kind of screwed up', and then work it back a little bit till it's more of a tenable solution to what's going on."  Brown acknowledged that the way the policy memo is written marks a "huge shift in immigration policy", but can also be just as easily undone if a different administration comes into the White House in 2029. US embassies and their consular officers also do not have the same resources to carry out the kind of scrutiny of applicants that the Trump administration wants, compared to USCIS, which is an agency within the Department of Homeland Security, Brown noted.  "If we just take the idea of national security and vetting, I think USCIS is better positioned to do that vetting in terms of resources, in terms of what documentation they have, and how they know to interpret that information...USCIS would have [the] institutional knowledge." In response to the new guidance, the American Immigration Lawyers Association wrote on X last week that both Republican and Democratic administrations alike "have implemented [the adjustment of status] process for decades, and courts have repeatedly upheld it. Reversing settled law by memo is legally questionable and needlessly chaotic." The policy is expected to be challenged in court.  US Politics News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

IRGC says 25 ships crossed Hormuz under Iranian coordination In a statement carried by Tasnim news agency, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said 25 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with its navy and after receiving Tehran’s permission. The vessels included oil tankers, container ships and other commercial vessels, the statement said. “Any aggression will be responded to with crushing blows,” the IRGC added.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the French Open second round in style as Naomi Osaka lit up Roland Garros with fashion flair, while sixth seed Daniil Medvedev suffered another early Paris exit on a sweltering day that tested players and fans alike.

FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Reggie Washington, American jazz bassist and founding member of the Black Lives collective. Sonny Rollins, one of Jazz's greats, has passed away at age 95. Often called the Saxophone Colossus after his ground breaking 1965 album, Rollins left a lasting mark on jazz.

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.

Senegal’s newly elected speaker of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has spoken publicly for the first time since taking up the post, sharply criticizing the appointment of the country’s new prime minister.

French prosecutors have asked a Paris appeals court to sentence former president Nicolas Sarkozy to seven years in prison, and to ban him from public office for five years.