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Libya Summons US Diplomat After Trump Calls Country 'Terror-Infested'

Libya has summoned a senior US diplomat to protest President Donald Trump's description of the nation as 'terror-infested' during a recent rally.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 26 Oct 2026 · updated 3h ago

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How the odds moved · South Africa / South African
0%50%100%18%20 Oct, 12:31 UTCnowThe Hill: Trump praises 'proud, resilient' Libyan people after labeling country 'terror-infested' · 26 Oct, 13:30 UTCbusinessinsider.com: From “shithole countries” to “terror-infested”: Trump’s descriptions of African nations draw fresh backlash from Libya · 26 Oct, 06:40 UTC

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TimeChance of yes
now18%
26 Oct, 12:25 UTC18%
25 Oct, 23:35 UTC21%
25 Oct, 17:10 UTC22%
23 Oct, 20:28 UTC20%
22 Oct, 15:57 UTC19%
21 Oct, 18:27 UTC21%
20 Oct, 12:31 UTC33%

The story so far

2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 26 Oct 2026. businessinsider.com published first, on 26 October at 06:40 UTC; The Hill followed 6h 50m later. The most recent article, from The Hill, appeared on 26 October at 13:30 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The Hill (major outlet), businessinsider.com.

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  • South Africa / South African — the market puts it at 18%, with $267 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Nov 2026. The outcome is Yes if Donald Trump mentions South Africa or a related term after October 1, 2026, and before November 1, 2026. The outcome is No if he does not mention it during that specific window. Readers often mistake the date of the linked news story for the relevant timeframe instead of the future resolution period.
  • Israel — the market puts it at 9%, with $178 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jan 2027. The outcome is Yes if Donald Trump physically travels to and stays inside Israel between now and January 1, 2027. Otherwise, the outcome is No. Readers often mistake the linked news story about arms sales for the resolution criteria, but only Trump's physical presence matters.

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  1. Trump praises 'proud, resilient' Libyan people after labeling country 'terror-infested' The Hill ·
  2. From “shithole countries” to “terror-infested”: Trump’s descriptions of African nations draw fresh backlash from Libya businessinsider.com

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  • Kalshi South Africa / South African 18% −2 $267 24hends 1 Nov 2026

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  • Kalshi Israel 9% $178 24hends 1 Jan 2027

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