Oil prices continued their strong gains in trading on Monday, after recording their largest weekly increase in more than a year on Friday, amid increasing risks of a regional war in the Middle East. By noon on Monday, Brent crude futures rose 94 cents, or 1.2%, to $78.98 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose $1.09, or 1.51%, to $75.51 a barrel. Brent rose more than 8% last week, its largest weekly increase since January 2023, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 9.1%, its largest weekly increase since March 2023. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
U.S. and Egypt Collaborate on Libyan Reunification and Regional Stability
November 4, 2026
Tripoli:U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos engaged in discussions with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, focusing on efforts to advance Libya’s reunification. The talks included progress toward establishing unif…