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This week's agreement was a first step towards a 'comprehensive settlement of the Libyan crisis', the UN's mission in the war-torn country said.
The UN's Libya envoy said she was "quite optimistic" about a prospective ceasefire.
Libya arrests senior coastguard official over human trafficking
Abd al-Rahman Milad is the first senior coastguard official to be arrested over human trafficking.
Flights resume between Libyan capital and Benghazi
Flights between Libya's capital Tripoli and Benghazi resumed amid an easing of tensions between the UN-recognised government and rival ...
EU sanctions senior Putin aides over Navalny, Libya
The EU sanctioned Putin's inner circle over the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny and Kremlin meddling in Libya's civil war.
Iran's dilemma in Nagorno-Karabakh
Analysis: Sharing borders with Armenia and Azerbaijan, Iran is walking a geopolitical tightrope with the crisis.
UN urges Libyans to prioritise national interest in talks
Libyan rival parties should place the national interest before political ambitions, the United Nations envoy said on Monday.
Fashion brands panic after Saudi 'Made In Turkey' ban
Brands such as Mango might switch suppliers after a Saudi boycott of Turkish goods.
Libya oil field resumes production as rivals face talks
Libya's state oil firm gave the green light Sunday for production to resume at a major oil field, as the UN announced 'face-to-face" talks ...
UN Libya rights probe postponed due to cashflow problems
The UN has postponed an inquiry into human rights violations in war-torn Libya until next year due to a severe lack of funding.
Could the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict spark a proxy war?
Analysis: As war returns to Nagorno-Karabakh, there are fears that Armenian-Azeri fighting could draw in regional powers.
'Cautious optimism' as conference pushes Libya peace
Germany's foreign minister voiced "cautious optimism" over efforts to end the conflict in Libya, as top diplomats sought to foster a peace drive.
Saudi chambers of commerce calls for Turkish goods boycott
Saudi Arabia appears to be calling for an official boycott of Turkish goods.
Turkey pledges 'full solidarity' with Libya unity govt
Turkey stands in full solidarity with Libya's UN-recognised government, the Turkish president said on Sunday.
Russian plane flies Syrian fighters into Libya despite ceasefire
Haftar's key backer Russia has been flying in Syrian fighters to Libya's Sirte, sparking fears that he may launch an offensive on the port city ...
Key players meet virtually to push for Libya ceasefire
The UN is helping to chair a virtual meeting between Libyan leaders in an attempt promote a ceasefire.
UN registers Turkey-Libya maritime deal: Turkish ministry
Turkey says last year's agreement outlining a Turkish and Libyan Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Eastern Mediterranean is registered with ...
UN says Libya peace talks have been successful
The UN has said that peace talks between Libya’s two rival administrations, which took place in Egypt, have been "positive" and pave the way for ...
UAE weapon deliveries to Haftar 'escalated' since arms embargo
The UAE has been sending weapons to aid Libyan militia leader Khalifa Haftar in his failing campaign to take Tripoli.
UAE announces bid for UN Security Council seat
The UAE is seeking a seat on the UN Security Council.
UN condemns clashes in Libya capital, urges security reforms
The clashes broke out late Thursday between two militias loyal to the Tripoli-based and UN-recognised Government of National Accord, with the ...
Libyans caught between fear of pandemic and scepticism
Without running water or electricity, instructions for Libyans to self-isolate bring their own set of problems.
Germany presses Russia to release UN report on Libya
The widely leaked report accuses a Kremlin-linked military contractor of violating the UN's arms embargo on Libya.
Explosions and gunfire over Tripoli
Conflict in western Libya continues as factions grapple for power.
The IS self-declared 'emirate' in Libya, fell to government forces in 2016.
Kazakhstan suspended three airlines for violating a UN embargo on supplying arms to war-torn Libya.
The EU made the 'wrong decision' by imposing sanctions on a Turkish firm.
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