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Explosion near Libya's Zawiya power station knocks generating units offline

The incident comes days after the company said an attack on the South Zawiya substation caused a complete outage and cut power to wide areas south of the city.

A fuel tank after fire was extinguished at the Zawiya oil complex following drone strikes, in Zawiya, Libya, August 12, 2026.
Libyan army vehicles take part in the "Dara' al-Karama 2" military exercises, conducted by the Libyan National Army (LNA), under the command of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, in the Ras al-Alba region in southeastern Libya on May 16, 2026.

Libya military intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bombing, officials say

(From L-R) US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos, Libyan National Army Deputy Commander Lt.-Gen. Saddam Haftar, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Washington, June 29, 2026.

Rubio, eastern Libya General Saddam Haftar discuss unifying country’s military, economy, politics

SOLDIERS WATCH as a US destroyer conducts an operation with the Israeli Navy.

Israel Navy commandos, submarines train to protect Eilat from invasion


Libya's Bashagha quits Tripoli after clashes

A plan to hold an election in December collapsed amid arguments among major factions and prominent candidates over the rules and the parliament.

 Members of the Libyan internationally recognised government forces fire during a fight with Eastern forces in Ain Zara, Tripoli, Libya April 28, 2019.

Lebanon’s most left behind protest in Tripoli

The poorest continue to lead demonstrations in one of the most disadvantaged parts of the country.

Members of the Lebanese police gather outside Baabda prison, Lebanon, November 21, 2020.

Turkey warns Libya's Haftar and supporters against attacking its forces

Both sides have stopped short of withdrawing forces from the frontline, as demanded by the truce.

Turkey's Defence Minister Hulusi Akar attends a NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 12, 2020.

Libyan forces loyal to Tripoli gov't try to build on military momentum

A member of Libya's internationally recognised government forces carries a weapon in Ain Zara, Tripoli, Libya October 14, 2019. Picture taken October 14, 2019.

Libyan Foreign Minister: We hope for normal relations with Israel

Tripoli's government enjoys the support of Russia, France, Egypt, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, among others.

Libya's eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar salutes as he participates in General Security conference, in Benghazi, Libya, October 14, 2017

Car bomb explodes in Libya's Benghazi, killing 3 U.N. staff

The attack came as the United Nations was brokering a truce in the capital Tripoli, where the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) force launched a surprise attack in April.

Libyan National Army (LNA) members, commanded by Khalifa Haftar, head out of Benghazi to reinforce the troops advancing to Tripoli, in Benghazi, Libya April 7, 2019

Air strike on south Libyan town kills at least 43

"The air strike resulted in 43 killed and 51 wounded. This is only an initial toll of casualties."

Libyan National Army (LNA) members, commanded by Khalifa Haftar, head out of Benghazi to reinforce the troops advancing to Tripoli, in Benghazi, Libya April 7, 2019