Libya's Rival Factions Approve Joint Budget After Decade of Division

In a significant turn for a country mired in division since 2014, Libya’s rival legislative bodies have agreed on a unified state budget for the first time in over a decade. The Central Bank of Libya announced the landmark decision on Saturday, marking a rare moment of collaboration between the eastern-based House of Representatives and the Tripoli-based High Council of State. Governor Naji Issa hailed the agreement as a critical test of Libya’s ability to bridge deep internal divisions. The las