Turkey's intel chief hosts Libya delegation amid unification push: What to know The visit by Libya’s high-level delegation came as US-led efforts gathered pace to broker a power-sharing arrangement between the country’s rival camps. Turkey
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Israel’s Netanyahu to discuss Iran, Lebanon with Trump Oman proposes Hormuz management plan; Iraq's Zaidi pays first visit to Turkey; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis In Libya, maritime dispute could complicate Turkey’s backing of US unity push Turkey and the US increasingly share an interest in stabilizing Libya through a Tripoli-Benghazi power-sharing deal, though their alignment may hinge on the durability of any such deal and Washington's stance on Ankara's disputed 2019 maritime agreement. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Qatar says no direct Iran-US talks in Doha Saudi FM visits Beijing; Iraq’s premier expands anti-corruption crackdown; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Israel orders strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Iran oil shock jolts Libya’s fortunes, but old fault lines complicate national recovery By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis US, Turkey boost Libya coordination, but unity push faces political hurdles By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Turkey supports Libya's Tripoli forces amid deadly battles Turkey hosted two rival Libyan premiers in Istanbul in bid to strike a conciliation between the clashing parties. Turkey
After years of hostility, Turkey forges ties with eastern Libya Turkey’s hosting of the head of Libya’s eastern-based parliament sets a meaningful landmark in its bid to reshape its Libya policy. Turkey
Cairo quiet as Ankara reaches out to eastern Libya Cairo and Ankara are at odds over Libya and the wider Mediterranean region, but Ankara’s recent contacts with Cairo’s allies in eastern Libya might encourage rapprochement between the two regional powers. Libya
Libyan court rules Gadhafi's son eligible to run for president The court's decision comes a week after Libya's electoral commission disqualified Saif Al-Islam Gadhafi and 24 other candidates for president. Libya
Libya's ex-interior minister registers to run for president Bashagha joins a growing list of candidates that so far includes renegade leader Khalifa Hifter, eastern-based parliament speaker Aguila Saleh and the son of late dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Libya
Libyan strongman Hifter announces presidential run Libya's former eastern-based commander Khalifa Hifter declared his candidacy for the Dec. 24 elections, saying he'll seek to "lead our people in a fateful stage." Libya
How Ankara-Abu Dhabi detente could affect Libya Negotiations between Turkey and the UAE have focused mostly on increased trade, but several factors may lead Abu Dhabi to back away from supporting the Libyan insurgency. Legacy: Gulf
World powers warn Libya election obstructors could face sanctions World leaders gathered in Paris on Friday for a high-level conference aimed at ensuring Libya's elections go ahead as planned. Libya
Libya Stabilization Act could have major impact on war-torn country If signed into law, the bill — which orders a probe into war crimes and torture — would also threaten sanctions to those who provide arms to Libya's warring factions. Libya
Libya’s parliament passes key elections legislation The breakthrough follows concerns last month that the House of Representatives' vote of no confidence could be further thwart progress towards national reunification. Libya
UN probe finds Libya's warring parties likely committed war crimes A team of investigators appointed by the Human Rights Council said the rival factions, foreign fighters and third countries involved in Libya's war have likely committed war crimes and crimes against humanity since 2016. Libya
