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Libya's Zawiya Oil Refinery Back Online

Libya's Zawiya Oil Refinery Back Online

May 11, 2026 · Emily Ross

Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, 40km west of Tripoli, has resumed full operations after a two-day shutdown due to nearby fighting. The refinery's closure was a res

Flotilla Reaches Turkey Ahead of Gaza Mission

Flotilla Reaches Turkey Ahead of Gaza Mission

May 11, 2026 · Emily Ross

More than 30 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla have arrived in Marmaris, Turkey, ahead of a planned voyage to Gaza. Activists from multiple countries are g

Treading Carefully in the Strait

Treading Carefully in the Strait

May 11, 2026 · Emily Ross

A new game, Bottleneck, simulates the tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that's been on edge recently. The game puts players in charge of

Somali Migrants Fear Return Home

Somali Migrants Fear Return Home

May 10, 2026 · James Parker

Minnesota's Somali community remains gripped by fear and uncertainty despite a recent court ruling. A US judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy

Hezbollah Attempts to Disrupt Israel Talks

Hezbollah Attempts to Disrupt Israel Talks

May 9, 2026 · David Chen

The United States believes Hezbollah is actively working to undermine discussions between Israel and Lebanon. State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggott reveal