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Libya's political crisis has led to a significant reduction in oil production, with eastern authorities halting over 500,000 barrels per day amid a leadership dispute over the central bank. Governor Sadiq al-Kabir has fled to Istanbul, while the Tripoli government attempts to install a new leadership, exacerbating economic instability.
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Egypt and Turkey are enhancing their bilateral relations following a significant meeting between Presidents Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The leaders aim to boost trade to $15 billion and address regional issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the political crisis in Libya. This marks a thaw in relations after years of tension.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Italy discussing migration strategies with PM Giorgia Meloni. He expressed interest in Italy's significant reduction in illegal crossings and its controversial asylum processing deal with Albania, while facing backlash from within his party regarding collaboration with Meloni's right-wing government.
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Keir Starmer is in Italy to discuss migration strategies with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Amid rising tensions over Labour's approach to asylum policies, Starmer aims to learn from Italy's recent successes in reducing boat crossings. The visit follows tragic incidents in the Channel, raising urgent questions about the UK’s immigration strategy.