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Libya has increased its oil production tenfold, but this is still below the levels of the Gaddafi era, experts say.
Johnson congratulated Biden on his inauguration and "the two leaders looked forward to deepening the close alliance between our nations".
Muslim groups submit UN complaint over France's 'structural Islamophobia'
A collective of organisations has called on the UN to take action and put an end to anti-Muslim actions and policies in France.
US Committee urges release of report on Khashoggi's killing
Publishing the report would ensure that Washington officially recognises Riyadh as responsible for the killing of journalist, Jamal Khashoggi.
US State Department reopens file on Houthi terrorist designation
The new US State Department is reexamining the designation of the Houthi movement as terrorists, amid fears of a worsening humanitarian crisis ...
Maduro sent letter to Iran's leader accrediting US fugitive
A Colombian businessman was carrying a letter from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accrediting him to Iran's supreme leader, according to a new court filing.
Russia welcomes US offer to extend nuclear pact
Russia and the US are conducting diplomacy, with President Joe Biden at the helm.
Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
With toxic smog blanketing Tehran skies and the country buckling under the pandemic, social media has been rife with speculation. Soon, fingers ...
Morocco signs direct flight agreement with Israel
The two states agreed to normalise ties in December last year.
Libya submits candidates for unified executive authority
Candidates have put themselves forward for positions in Libya's upcoming Presidency Council and the offices of prime minister.
Why designating Yemen's Houthis as terrorists is a mistake
Analysis: Designating the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organisation could choke humanitarian supplies to Yemen and torpedo diplomatic efforts ...
IS claims Baghdad twin bombing that killed 32
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a twin suicide bombing that killed 32 people and wounded 110 in Iraq's capital Baghdad.
10 more bodies found in Libya mass grave
Ten more bodies were found in mass graves in war-torn Libya, the country's UN-recognised government said.
Trump's 'time ran out' for Mauritania, Indonesia normalisation deals
The two Muslim-majority nations were 'next in line' to normalise ties with Israel, two senior officials said this week.
Ilhan Omar hails Biden presidency as a 'new day'
Just hours into his presidency, Joe Biden reversed key Trump administration policies.
UN announces talks on new Syria constitution
Geir Pedersen has announced that the Constitutional Committee will resume talks in an effort to find a political solution to the crisis in Syria.
Libya, Niger, Zimbabwe pay up for UN voting rights
Libya, Niger and Zimbabwe have recovered their right to vote at the UN General Assembly after paying off some debts.
Israel and UAE agree renewable energy deal
Israeli and Emirati companies have signed an inaugural agreement on renewable energy.
Biden signs multiple orders, including to end Muslim ban
US President Joe Biden signed a series of executive orders to reverse decisions by his predecessor Donald Trump, including the ban on entries ...
Death toll from Sudan's Darfur clashes rises above 200
The death toll from recent violence in Sudan's Darfur region has risen above 200.
France's Macron welcomes Biden back to Paris climate accord
French President Emmanuel Macron praised new US President Joe Biden's decision to return to the Paris climate accord.
World leaders congratulate US President Biden
World leaders extended their congratulations to US President Joe Biden.
What Biden's presidency means for the Horn of Africa
Analysis: Biden may have no choice but to make difficult decisions against the backdrop of Ethiopia's civil war, the Nile Dam dispute, as well ...
Israel injures Palestinian man during overnight attacks on Gaza
The Israeli military injured a Palestinian man in the besieged Gaza Strip when a shell hit his home in a refugee camp.
Joe Biden's upcoming administration will review categorising Houthi rebels as terrorists.
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