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Libya’s rival bodies agree on unified national budget, central bank says

Libya’s central bank governor said Saturday that the eastern‑based House of Representatives and the Tripoli‑based High Council of State have reached an agreement to unify public spending through the adoption…

Tesla gets approval to roll out Full Self‑Driving in the Netherlands

Tesla has received approval to deploy its Full Self‑Driving system in the Netherlands after the country’s road authority signed off on the technology, Reuters reported. The company said it will…

Djibouti’s president declares victory in election

Djibouti’s longtime leader, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has declared victory after Friday’s election, saying he is set to begin a sixth consecutive term. “Re‑elected,” the 78‑year‑old wrote in a social media…

Six killed in strike on police post in Gaza

At least six people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a police post in central Gaza, health workers said Saturday. Several others were wounded. It was not immediately clear…

One killed in Ukraine hours before planned Easter cease-fire

One person was killed and 15 wounded in two Russian attacks in Ukraine, just hours before a planned Easter cease-fire was due to take effect. A “hostile drone strike” hit…

Easter Weekend Weather

Saturday, locally increased clouds early in the day may bring isolated showers in the mountains and the north. Skies will gradually turn mostly cloudy with mid‑ and high‑level cloud. Winds…

Sport: Anonymous reporting platform now operational

The Ethics and Sports Protection Committee has announced the launch of its Anonymous Reporting Platform, presenting it as a key tool in its effort to create a safer environment in…

Cyprus: Deep concern over Israeli strikes on civilians in Lebanon

Cyprus’ president held his fifth phone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, expressing what he called deep concern over Israeli strikes on civilians and critical infrastructure in Lebanon that have…

Cyprus continues to have some of the lowest fuel prices, Minister says

Cyprus continues to have some of the lowest fuel prices in the European Union, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has calimed. Keravnos told reporters that rising fuel costs are not a…

Cyprus has strategy to transform into energy market

Cyprus has a comprehensive strategy to transform the island into a sustainable, competitive and interconnected energy market, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou has said. Speaking at the International Conference on Climate…

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