- 21 February, 2026
Tensions rise in the East Mediterranean
Libya– The Libyan Presidential Council, led by Mohammed Younis Al-Menfi, decided to suspend the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Najla al-Mangoush, from her
Iran grants access to IAEA to inspect the “suspected” nuclear sites
Libya– A dangerous news emerged from the G20 in Rome: During the summit, Erdogan officially stated, and in no uncertain terms, that Ankara refuses to
Libya Oil Ministry welcomes the arrest of NOC officials
Libya–The Libyan Attorney General and Public Prosecution Office announced Tuesday that it had ordered the arrest of a National Oil Corporation board member (NOC). In
Ethiopia declares a state of national emergency as the rebels close in on the capital.
Ethiopia– As reported by government media, Ethiopia’s cabinet declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after Tigrayan rebels captured two important towns in an apparent
Moroccans protest against Covid-19 passport requirement mandate to enter indoor facilities
Morocco–Morocco had announced to only allow people inside indoor facilities when they get both the doses of the vaccines, also being called a coronavirus passport.
Crisis deepens as Saudi Arabia expels Lebanese ambassador over Yemen row
Lebanon– Saudi Arabia has expelled Lebanese ambassador and given an ultimatum of 48 hours to leave the country. The decision was taken on Friday after
As the lira collapses on the markets, Erdogan renounces the expulsion of ten ambassadors
Turkey–Yesterday, the Turkish Sultan Recep Tayyip Erdogan had to withdraw his decision to expel ten Western ambassadors to avoid the country’s financial collapse. The Turkish
Iran announces the resumption of nuclear talks in Wien
Iran–Iran has agreed to resume negotiations in Vienna on its nuclear program, starting in November. The chief negotiator, and deputy foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani,
Libya will not be divided, Prime Minister Dbeibah says
Libya–The Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Abdel Hamid al-Dbeibah, addressed a speech to the Libyan people in the historical eastern region
Turkey, Erdogan expels 10 ambassadors. Sassoli: “Authoritarian drift”
Turkey–The ten Western ambassadors in Turkey who had signed an appeal to release the anti-Erdogan philanthropist Osman Kavala, detained for over four years, will be