Libya Energy & Industry: Libya’s power grid strain is again in the spotlight as heatwaves and protests expose weaknesses in electricity delivery, with knock-on effects for water access and industrial stability. Oil & Trade Links: Georgia’s Kulevi refinery says it is diversifying crude supplies away from Russia, including planned Libyan-origin cargoes, as EU sanctions pressure reshapes Mediterranean feedstock flows. Water & Infrastructure: Reports highlight water stress tied to power shortages, including authorities’ moves affecting wells in the Great Artificial River—an issue that can quickly hit logistics, construction, and food supply chains. Agribusiness & Health: In southern Libya, authorities report preventive measures to contain foot-and-mouth disease, including livestock movement bans, disinfection, and market closures to protect herders and slaughterhouse operations. Migration & Border Economy: EU “return hub” plans are drawing fresh anger in Tripoli as residents block UNHCR/IOM offices, warning that externalized migration management could lock Libya into a long-term containment role. Construction & Heritage: Archaeologists deciphered 626 ancient Greek stonemason marks on Libya’s Gate of Tauchira, offering new detail on how major stone projects were organized and funded in antiquity.