Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.18.25

Good Monday morning. Welcome to the world — Brooks Allan Grissom, the son of Kristen and Mike Grissom (she is at Bascom Communications and Consulting, he is at Buchanan Ingersoll Rooney PC). Brooks was born on Aug. 14 at 10:25 a.m., weighing 8...

UN survey reveals mixed views on Libya’s path to elections

UN roadmap draws mixed reactions in nationwide Libya pollThe United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has released the results of a nationwide opinion poll that gathered responses from more than 22,500 Libyans over a two-month period. The...

Four Nigerians killed in Libya, South Africa

Two Nigerians have died in Libya under circumstances suspected to be linked to poisoning, while two others were brutally shot dead in South Africa. In Libya, the deceased, identified only as Collins and Osas, were reported to have passed away in...

Prince Andrew explicit video leak haunts King Charles, royal family

Prince Andrew gave new tension to King Charles as bombshell claims emerged about the Duke's allegedly inappropriate videos. For the unversed, the Duke of York often made it to the negative headlines due to his relationship with convicted sex...

Libya suspends Huawei’s operations over national security violations

The General Authority for Telecommunications and Informatics announced the suspension of all activities of Chinese company Huawei in Libya, citing violations of national and international laws and the need to safeguard national security. In a...

Will the US Blacklist Bar Political Leaders & Delegates from UN’s 80th Anniversary Summit?

Democracy, Editors' Choice, Featured, Global, Global Governance, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations The preambular words of the UN Charter displayed at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York. Credit: UN...

General Authority for Communications and Informatics suspends activities of China’s Huawei in Libya for violating national and international laws

What happens to trousers put in a Dublin clothes bank? One pair was tracked to Libya

A pair of trousers bought in Penneys and later put in a clothing bank in Dublin has travelled through Poland, Germany and was last seen in Libya. That is according to preliminary data from a forthcoming report tracking the journeys of new and...

Libyan Parliament Speaker Meets Cyrenaica MPs to Discuss Political Developments

Libyan House of Representatives Speaker Aguila Saleh met Sunday with members of the House of Representatives representing the Cyrenaica region, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister for Cyrenaica, Ali Al-Qatrani. The meeting, held at his office...

Brute who attacked female jogger in Ireland after UK sexual assault shows Government and Gardaí 'not in control'

A brute who sexually assaulted a woman in the UK before coming to Ireland and attacking a female jogger shows “the Government and Gardai are simply not in control”, it’s been claimed. Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín made the stark admission after the...

Libya municipal elections face security challenges amid voting delays

TRIPOLI: Hundreds of thousands of Libyans are voting in the second phase of municipal elections under heightened security measures. The elections follow delays caused by security incidents and irregularities at several polling stations. This vote...

Libya Pushes Forward With Local Elections Despite Security Threats

Libya pressed ahead with its second round of municipal council elections on Saturday, opening polling stations across the country from morning until early evening in a test of local governance under fragile security conditions. According to the...

Libya municipal elections begin

16 august 2025 - 13:51:08 MA/BBA 152 Views Panafrican News Agency Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Voting for the 2025 municipal elections (Group II) began on Saturday morning in Libya, amid tight security measures aimed at ensuring the smooth running of...

Libyans vote in local polls amid high security

Hundreds of thousands of Libyans voted on Saturday in municipal elections held under tight security after incidents at several polling stations forced delays. The elections are seen as a test of democracy in a nation still plagued by division and...

First Syrian Airlines flight takes off to Mitiga Airport in Libya

Damascus, SANA-The first flight of Syrian Airlines took off, on Sunday, from Damascus International Airport heading to Mitiga Airport in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. This step reflects the commitment of both the Syrian and Libyan sides to boost...

Libya’s HNEC states voting for municipal elections is done

(MENAFN) Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) reported that voting for the second phase of municipal council elections in 26 municipalities concluded late Saturday, with ballot counting now underway. In an official statement, the...

For these reasons, Libyans trust in Moroccan wisdom

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Libya, Hannah Tetteh, could not have finalised the new roadmap to be announced on 21 August without visiting Rabat and presenting her proposals to the Kingdom of Morocco as one...

Tight security as Libyans vote in key municipal elections after unrest

Libyans cast their votes on Saturday in the second phase of municipal elections, held under tight security after irregularities, arson attacks, and armed assaults disrupted the process. Hundreds of thousands of Libyans are voting Saturday in the...

UN envoy outlines political roadmap to PC

The UN’s special envoy to Libya, Hana Tetteh, has presented a roadmap aimed at advancing the country’s stalled political process. In a meeting with Mohamed Menfi, head of the Presidential Council (PC), Tetteh—joined by her deputy Stephanie...

UNSMIL congratulates citizens of 26 municipalities for successful conduct of local elections – calls for holding of suspended elections

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) today congratulated the citizens of 26 Libyan municipalities for the successful conduct of Municipal Council Elections today with a reported high preliminary turnout of 71%. UNSMIL said,...