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The coming collapse: Trump's fever dreams
Donald Trump has eliminated many of the impediments to his lust for unlimited power. Unfortunately for the people of the United States and for the rest of the world, this has quickly led to accelerating catastrophic consequences. Trump unleashed...

US tariffs LATEST: Cyril Ramaphosa negotiating with Donald Trump
South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs. This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets. This...

Tunisian-Moroccan medical student gets 10 year sentence on terror charges
The case of Mohamed Jihad Mejdoub, a 22-year-old medical student with dual Tunisian and Moroccan nationality, has triggered sharp condemnation from rights groups and legal observers in Tunisia, following his initial conviction in May to ten years...

Tunisia – Jendouba: Significant improvement in tourism indicators since June 1
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The regional tourism delegate of Jendouba, Issa Al-Marouani, confirmed that the region’s tourism sector has seen significant improvement since the start of the summer season, from June 1 to July 20, 2025, with a...

UK travellers warned as two airlines plan to start charging for hand luggage
UK travellers are being warned that two airlines are set to start charging for hand luggage. KLM and Air France will be testing a new 'basic' ticket on select European Union routes with passengers only allowed to bring a small personal item on...

BCT: Transfers from Tunisians Abroad and Tourism Revenues Exceed 5.8 Billion Dinars
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Transfers from Tunisians residing abroad (TRE) and revenues from the tourism sector have generated a combined budget of over 5.8 billion dinars since the beginning of the year and up to July 20, 2025, according...

Countries on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
27 For a smoother travel experience, there are three things you must have top of your mind: is your passport valid and in date? is your travel insurance still valid and covers the places you intend to visit and the activities you plan to partake...

Tunisia and Malaysia arrest dozens of queer people in escalating crackdowns
Police in the Malaysian state of Kelantan arrested 12 men during a raid on a “gay party,” the regional news site Sloboden Pecat reported. The arrests follow 20 that occurred in the state capital of Kota Bharu in June, amid a nationwide crackdown...

Saudi Arabia latest update on temporary work visas issuance and expired visit visas
Saudi Arabia has lifted the pause on the issuance of Temporary Work Visas (TWV) for nationals of Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. The pause remains in effect for...

These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
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19 irregular Bangladeshis repatriated from Tunisia
A total of 19 irregular Bangladeshi migrants were repatriated from Tunisia and arrived in Dhaka on Thursday with the support of Bangladesh government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The returnees, who had been staying in...

Theology students from Türkiye improve Arabic skills in Tunisia
Theology faculty students from Türkiye are taking the opportunity to improve their language skills through an Arabic language training program held in Tunisia. In the program conducted at the Burgiba Language Institute, students receive practical...

Etihad Airways' First Airbus A321LR: Redefining Short to Medium-Haul Travel
Etihad Airways has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR. The aircraft, which was handed over to the Abu Dhabi-based UAE flag carrier at the multinational European planemaker's facilities in the north German city of Hamburg...

Foreign Office warns 'all but essential' travel to British holiday favourite
It's the height of the summer holiday season for Brits, and for those that booked their flights months ago, or people who are nabbing last-minute deals, they're all warned against "all but essential" travel to parts of a holiday hotspot. This is...
The WCPE String Quartet Live Performance
June 1st, 2025 12:01 AM | June 1st, 2025 Suite No. 7 in G minor, HWV 432 George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) David Russell Telarc 33223 7:03 AM | June 1st, 2025 Sing For Joy Various Rev. Alexandra M. Jacob, host 12:01 PM | June 1st, 2025 Seven...

19 Bangladeshis repatriated from Tunisia
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 25 July, 2025, 00:23 Nineteen irregular Bangladeshi migrants were repatriated from Tunisia on Thursday with the support of Bangladesh government and the International Organization for Migration. The returnees,...

Wine Watch: Sicilian wines for summer, at home or abroad
This summer, our resident wine expert, Vicky Hampton, is taking us on a wine-fuelled journey through southern Europe to three top holiday destinations for Dutch travellers. In July, we covered Spanish whites from Rueda to Rioja; in August, we’re...

Operations Manager, Tunisia
Contract type: Target start date of October 2025, expected to run until September 2026 Note: The role may be closed earlier if we appoint a successful candidate before the deadline.) Remuneration: $3000 to $4000 USD a month. Final salary level...

Map shows Thailand-Cambodia border where UK tourists warned to ‘take extra care’
Smoke rises from a convenience store at a gas station, amid the clashes between Thailand and Cambodia (Picture: Reuters) Fighting is again raging along the long-disputed border region between Thailand and Cambodia, raising concerns for British...

Tunisia–Turkmenistan: Towards a strengthened partnership ahead of two major UN summits
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, received a phone call from Raşit Meredow, Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and...