Power Crisis & Protests: Libya’s heatwave and worsening electricity cuts have sparked fresh street protests in Tripoli, with demonstrators blocking roads and even storming the Mellitah oil and gas complex, forcing disruptions to gas supplies for power generation. Security & Military Unification: The Government of National Unity says eastern and western forces have started setting up a unified air operations command in Sirte, alongside plans for a national joint operations room and an Air Force Center of Excellence in Misrata. Governance Update: Mohamed Takala has been re-elected president of Libya’s High Council of State after a runoff, urging closer cooperation with the House of Representatives to push the stalled electoral track. Judicial Reform Push: UNSMIL renewed support for prison reform and judicial independence, calling for an end to arbitrary detention and protection of courts from political pressure. Benghazi Development: The Benghazi transformation initiative is inviting firms and experts to join a key event, while LNA commander Haftar inspected reconstruction and development projects, including work tied to healthcare facilities. Regional Cooperation: Libya and Algeria are drafting a cooperation framework on water security, focusing on desalination and sustainable water management. Migration Returns: IOM reports 512 migrants returned from Libya to home countries via EU-supported voluntary return flights.