Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days
The Tunisian coastguard said it had intercepted more than 2,500 migrants and arrested dozens of human smugglers following a major crackdown.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Swiatek lifts first US Open title
World No 1 Iga Swiatek eased past Tunisian Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6(5) to grab her first US Open title and second Grand Slam victory of 2022 on Saturday.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Tennis - Serena's doubles campaign ends due to partner Jabeur's injury
Tunisian Ons Jabeur, ranked third in the world in singles, has injured her right knee.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Tunisian police fire tear gas on protesters asking to close a garbage dump
Closure of controlled landfill this year in Agareb caused thousands of tons of household waste to accumulate for about a month.
Tue Nov 09 2021
France urges Tunisia to name new PM as crisis simmers
Saied's moves followed protests by Tunisians who are fed up with years of economic malaise and political paralysis since the 2011 uprising.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Tunisian Islamists move to ease tensions, unions demand roadmap
Tunisia faced its worst political crisis in a decade of democracy after Saied sacked the prime minister and froze parliament.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Tunisian democracy in turmoil after president sacks government
A move denounced as a coup by the country's main parties, including Islamists.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Tunisian president sacks prime minister, freezes parliament
President Kais Saied said he would assume executive authority with the assistance of a new prime minister.
Mon Jul 26 2021
At least 23 African migrants drown in shipwreck off Tunisia, NGO says
At least 23 migrants from Africa drowned in a shipwreck off Tunisia as they tried to cross from Libya to Italy, and 70 were rescued.
Wed Jun 02 2021
At least 39 die as two migrant boats sink off Tunisia
The coastline near the Tunisian port city of Sfax has become a major departure point for people fleeing conflict and poverty in Africa.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Tunisian doctor plays violin to boost virus patients' morale
The reaction of the patients was immediate smiling, clapping and some with their fists up celebrating the impromptu 'concert'.
Mon Feb 22 2021
New arrest after France church attack, security tightened
A new suspect is in custody Friday in the investigation into a gruesome attack by a Tunisian man who killed three people in a French church.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Tunisian man beheads woman, kills two more people in Nice church
A knife-wielding Tunisian man shouting "Allahu Akbar" beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday before being shot and taken away
Fri Oct 30 2020
Tunisian PM resigns triggering political crisis
Saied must now choose a new candidate for prime minister, but parliament is deeply fragmented among rival parties and a failure to build another coalition would trigger an election.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Tunisia has beaten coronavirus: Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh
Fakhfakh made the statement on a local TV channel, saying Tunisians should be proud of themselves for beating the virus.
Mon Jun 15 2020
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024