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Arab League holds emergency meeting over Israel's recognition of Somaliland
The Arab League convened an emergency meeting in Cairo on Sunday, chaired by the UAE, to discuss Israel's official recognition of Somaliland. The move has been condemned by a coalition of countries in...
Turkey questions series of air incidents after Libyan jet crash
A Turkish private jet carrying Libya's army chief of staff and others crashed near Ankara on December 24, 2025. The death of Chief of Staff Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad shocked Turkey. This incident f...
Pakistan seals $4bn arms deal to sell Chinese warplanes to Libya's Khalifa Haftar: Report
Pakistan has finalized an arms deal worth more than $4 billion with General Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army to sell military equipment and Chinese-made warplanes. Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakis...
Libya's Military Chief Dies in Plane Crash in Turkey
Libyan military chief Marshal Khalifa Haftar died in a plane crash near Istanbul on February 25th, according to reports by the Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency and Libyan officials. The cause of the a...
Black box recovered from Libyan general's crashed plane
Turkish authorities recovered the cockpit voice recorder and black box from a private jet that crashed Tuesday near Ankara, killing Libya's Chief of Staff and four aides. The Falcon 50 aircraft reques...
US Accuses Wagner Group of Mining Tripoli
The United States has accused the Russian private military company Wagner Group of involvement in laying mines around Tripoli, Libya's capital city....
Turkey in 'advanced talks' to join Saudi Arabia and Pakistan defence pact: Report
Turkey is reportedly engaging in advanced talks with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for a potential defence pact that could lead to the formation of a new military bloc in the Middle East. The deal, which ...
For Israel, capture of Venezuela’s Maduro seen as setback for Iran, Hezbollah
Israel viewed the hypothetical capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces as detrimental to Iranian and Hezbollah interests in Latin America....
Libya's top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
The head of Libya's armed forces and four other high-ranking military officials were killed when their business jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Ankara, Turkey. Turkish security personnel discov...
Libya army chief and 4 others killed in Turkey plane crash
A private jet carrying Libya's military chief, General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, and four others crashed shortly after takeoff from Ankara Airport in Turkey on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of ...
Pakistan To Sell Weapons Worth $4 Billion To Libya After Asim Munir Makes Bogus Claim of Destroying Rafales, S-400 And Su-30MKI
Pakistan has concluded a significant defense deal with Libya's LNA, valued at over $4 billion, making it one of Pakistan's largest arms export agreements. The agreement was finalized during talks in B...
Ukraine Attacks Russian 'Shadow' Tanker Off Libyan Coast
A Ukrainian military naval unit launched an attack on a tanker suspected of being used by Russia for covert operations off the coast of Libya. The incident highlights the growing tension and internati...
Pakistan's $4 billion arms deal with Libya breaches UN embargo, fuels global concerns: Report
A report claims that Pakistan has entered into an arms agreement worth $4 billion with the Libyan National Army (LNA), which contravenes the United Nations' embargo. The deal is described as a grave m...
Why It Took Pakistan So Long To Sell JF-17 Fighter Jets To An Arab Country
This article discusses the delayed sale of Pakistan's domestically developed JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to an unspecified Arab country, examining potential political and military reasons behind the de...
Libya says its army chief dies in plane crash in Turkey
The chief of staff of Libya's army, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, died along with four others when the plane he was in crashed upon leaving Ankara, Turkey after an official visit....
Jet carrying Libyan army chief crashes after departing Ankara
A jet carrying the chief of the General Staff of Libya's army went missing after taking off from Ankara. Turkish authorities have initiated search and rescue operations in response....
China-Pakistan warplane deal with Libyan faction ‘may help expand Beijing’s influence’
Pakistan is selling 16 JF-17 “Thunder” fighters and additional military equipment worth over $4 billion to the Libyan National Army (LNA). This deal could potentially extend China's strategic impact i...
Turkey says electrical failure reported before Libyan military jet crash
A Dassault Falcon 50 jet carrying the Chief of Staff of Libya's army reported an electrical failure shortly before crashing near Ankara on Tuesday evening, according to Turkey’s head of communications...
Suicide Attack in Western Libya: Two Dead, Two Wounded
A suicide attack has occurred in western Libya, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries....
Militant Attack in Western Libya: Two Dead, Two Injured
A militant attack occurred in western Libya resulting in two deaths and two injuries....