Oil prices rose more than one percent on Thursday, supported by higher fuel demand as a major storm swept through Florida and concerns about possible disruptions to Middle East supplies. By 13:30 GMT, Brent crude futures rose $1.2, or 1.6 percent, to $77.78 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose $1.16, or 1.6 percent, to $74.40 per barrel. The United States, the world's largest oil producer and consumer, is facing another major storm, Hurricane Milton, which hit Florida, where supplies ran out at about a quarter of gas stations, helping support crude prices. Prices rose this month after Iran fired more than 200 rockets at Israel on October 1. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Al-Sayeh Engages with WHO Libya Office on Health Initiatives
October 9, 2026
Abu Dhabi:Al-Sayeh Haider Al-Sayeh, Head of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), met with WHO Representative Shible Sahbani to discuss methods for strengthening national disease control efforts, aiming to enhance health services for the Lib…