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Tragedy on Libya’s Coast as Migrant Bodies Wash Ashore

  FILE PHOTO: Migrants aboard an overcrowded boat are approached by the crew of the migrant search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 5, operated by the German NGO Sea-Watch, during a rescue operation in the Search and Rescue (SAR) zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya. At least five migrants, including two women, were found washed ashore in the coastal town of Qasr al-Akhyar, east of Libya’s capital, Tripoli. Local police reported that the bodies were discovered along the Emhamid Al-Sharif shore, a location where residents first spotted them and alerted authorities.  According to police investigator Hassan Al-Ghawil, a child’s body had also briefly washed ashore but was pulled back into the sea by strong waves, prompting the coast guard to continue searching the area. All of the recovered individuals were described as dark‑skinned, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous Mediterranean crossings.  The incident highlights the persistent huma...

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Common Credit Card Mistakes





 Here are some common credit card mistakes that even high-credit score mavens make:

1. Carrying a balance: Carrying a balance on your credit card can lead to high-interest charges and negatively impact your credit score 1.

2. Using most or all of your credit limit: Using most or all of your credit limit can increase your credit utilization ratio, which can negatively impact your credit score 1.

3. Taking cash advances: Cash advances usually come with high fees and interest rates, making them an expensive way to borrow money 1.

4. Making late payments: Late payments can lead to late fees, increased interest rates, and negatively impact your credit score 1.

5. Chasing rewards: Chasing rewards can lead to overspending and carrying a balance on your credit card, which can negatively impact your credit score 1.



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