Tunisia
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
At least two dead, six reported missing after migrant shipwreck off Tunisia's coast
Tunisia extends 'Sumud 4' flotilla activists' detention to 10 months, little international outcry
'Defiance': A memoir of survival in a torn-apart Syria - review
As African migration to Europe spikes, Tunisia takes center stage in Italy’s foreign policy agenda
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed agreements with Tunisian President Kais Saied, aiming to enhance economic relations and address irregular migration.
Pascale's Kitchen: Tu Bishvat & the Tunisian Festival of Sons
Below, I am bringing you two recipes for cookies that are made especially for the Festival of Sons and are perfect for serving on Tu Bishvat.
Prominent critic of Tunisia's Saied gets suspended jail term
Rights groups have urged authorities to free detainees. President Saied has described them as terrorists and traitors and says judges who free them would be abetting their crimes.
Tunisia says escaped Islamist convicts believed to be behind bank robbery
President Kais Saied said this week that what happened was not an ordinary escape, but rather a smuggling operation that was planned for months with the aim of causing chaos in the country.
Five Islamist convicts escape from Tunisian jail
The interior ministry published the names and photos of the escaped convicts and urged citizens to contact the police if they see them.
Historic synagogue in Tunisia heavily damaged in anti-Israel riots
A video taken Wednesday shows heavy damage to the site, including to the fenced-off grave of a 16th-century rabbi.
US Embassy in Tunisia to close two days due to expected pro-Palestinians protests
Demonstrations will also take place on Friday, as Hamas leaders called for a day of support throughout the Arab world.
Tunisia detains Abir Moussi, prominent opponent of president
In front of the La Goulette police station, dozens of angry Moussi supporters protested, shouting slogans against Saied amid a heavy police contingent who cordoned off the building.
Tunisia hints Israel behind devastating Storm Daniel due to 'Zionist name'
"Zionism's growing influence has penetrated:" Tunisian President Kais Saied appeared to blame Zionism for floods that devastated Libya's Derna.
Since Tunisia’s Saied seized control, the country’s economic situation continues to deteriorate
IMF loans stall as Saied rebuffs its demands for reform; meanwhile, Europe offers aid to buy influence.
