Tripoli

Karachi was ranked 170th out of 173 cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2026, among the least liveable cities. It scored poorly in stability, healthcare, culture and environment, and infrastructure, with only education showing a relatively higher score. Cities like Dhaka, Tripoli, and Damascus ranked below Karachi, while war-affected Tehran and Kyiv scored slightly higher.

A Libyan official was convicted for human rights violations at a detention facility in western Libya. He was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for abuses including torture and degrading treatment. Italy deported him despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, prompting an ICC inquiry into the release.

In Lebanon, a war has displaced over a million people, with life in Tripoli being particularly affected. A young woman is helping those displaced while facing her own vulnerabilities.

The United Nations expressed deep concern over violent protests outside its offices in Libya, attributing the unrest to social media-fueled disinformation about its work in the country. Demonstrators in Tripoli blocked the UNHCR office, protesting against migrants traveling to Libya.

Libya's Zawiya refinery has resumed full operations after a two-day closure due to fighting near the facility. The refinery is located 40km west of Tripoli. Operations have now returned to normal.