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Libya’s capital descends into chaos after militia showdown

Libya

Libya’s capital descends into chaos after militia showdown

The Libyan capital, Tripoli, descended into chaos this past week as deadly clashes between rival armed groups paralyzed the city and reignited public outrage against the internationally recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) led by Abdelhamid Dbeibah.

Top US diplomat in Havana promises more sanctions on Cuba

Politics

Top US diplomat in Havana promises more sanctions on Cuba

The U.S. has more sanctions in store for Cuba, the U.S. top diplomat in Havana said on Friday, just days after the U.S. punished several Cuban judicial officials for their roles in jailing political dissidents on the island nation.

US issues orders easing Syria sanctions after Trump pledge

Syria

US issues orders easing Syria sanctions after Trump pledge

The Trump administration issued orders on Friday that it said would effectively lift sanctions on Syria, after President Donald Trump this month pledged to unwind the measures to help the country rebuild after a devastating civil war.

Russia and Bahrain in final talks over three-year LNG agreement

Bahrain

Russia and Bahrain in final talks over three-year LNG agreement

Russia is nearing the final stages of a major energy agreement with Bahrain that would see Moscow supply 1.5 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually to the Gulf kingdom over a three-year period, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

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