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A massive blaze was ignited at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery after a drone strike hit a gasoline tank, which was located 47 kilometers west of Tripoli. Separately, a senior military officer associated with Khalifa Hifter’s forces was killed by a car bomb in Benghazi. These attacks are part of ongoing instability and drone strikes targeting critical energy infrastructure in the nation.

A drone strike hit a gasoline tank at the Zawiya oil refinery in Libya, causing a massive fire that burned through Tuesday morning. Separately, a senior military officer was killed by a car bomb in Benghazi, amid multiple attacks on the country's critical energy infrastructure. The strikes highlight the fragile security environment across the oil-rich nation.

Protesters stormed the Mellitah Oil & Gas complex in western Libya, disrupting gas supplies and risking a nationwide blackout. The incident is part of ongoing protests against power outages, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah's government. Libya remains divided since the 2011 uprising, with rival administrations in the east and west.

Protesters in Tripoli, Libya, have shut down roads and ministries as a civil disobedience campaign over power cuts expands to more areas.

The Trump administration plans to allocate nearly $41 million to restore the U.S. Embassy in Libya, aiming to address regional security and counter Russian influence. The funding will bolster a satellite office in Tripoli to establish a permanent diplomatic presence after a 14-year absence, with Libyan officials from conflicting regions having recently met with top administration officials.

The Trump administration plans to allocate $41 million to reopen the U.S. Embassy in Libya after a 14-year absence, citing strategic security interests and Russian influence. The funding will enhance security at a Tripoli satellite office and support a permanent diplomatic presence, following similar moves in Venezuela and Syria.

US envoy Massad Boulos has been working to bridge Libya's political divide between rival leaders. Authorities in Tripoli and the UN mission in Libya have not responded to AFP's requests for comment.

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.