Mercenaries from the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization seen as being close to Vladimir Putin, are fighting in Libya, UN diplomats said Wednesday, citing an experts' report on the country's arms embargo. It was the first time the UN has confirmed claims first made in US media...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday welcomed Iraq's formation of a government after months of instability, and extended a waiver on Iran sanctions to ease pressure on the new leader. In a phone call with Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhemi, Pompeo congratulated him on taking office...

Iraq’s former spy chief was sworn in as prime minister by lawmakers early Thursday after weeks of tense political negotiations as the country faces a severe economic crisis spurred by plummeting oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic.  The majority of 255 legislators attending the...

At least three civilians were killed when militias loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar shelled Libya’s capital Tripoli on Wednesday, said an official. Amin al-Hashimi, media advisor to the Health Ministry, also said that another 19 civilians, including children, were wounded in the attack....