Libya–China Trade: Libya’s High Committee for Supervising Libyan-Chinese Cooperation says bilateral trade topped $3 billion in 2025, driven largely by private-sector activity, with efforts underway to bring back Chinese firms and restart suspended projects. Energy & Industry: Libya’s NOC reports Mellitah nearly triples output from the Abu Attifel area after maintenance, with the Abu Attifel well adding 798 barrels/day and boosting gas output as technical teams replace completion equipment and re-perforate formations. Justice & Prisons (Benghazi): A study presented in Benghazi says the National Committee for Monitoring Prison Conditions and Prisoners made strong institutional and operational progress in its first phase (Jan–Jun 2026), while recommending better communications and a broader media mix. Astronomy (Libya in the path): A Bahrain-based astronomer highlights the Aug 2, 2027 total solar eclipse, noting the path of totality will cross parts of North Africa including Libya—framing it as a major scientific and tourism opportunity. Healthcare (Italy–Libya): Libya’s Health Minister met Italy’s Industry Federation to discuss localizing pharmaceutical production, medical supplies, and technology transfer, plus training and investment to strengthen Libya’s healthcare sector. EU Migration Ops (Eastern Libya): Reuters reports the EU plans a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Haftar-linked Benghazi, funded via Operation IRINI, raising questions about command, law, and where rescued migrants are taken. Libyan Archaeology: A French mission wrapped its 2026 field season, reporting new findings at Apollonia, Lathron, and Leptis Magna, including work on walls, Roman baths, Byzantine resettlement clues, and Leptis Magna water-channel systems.