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Arab World  Tunisia’s President Kais Saied reiterated his country’s adherence to its sovereignty and rejected US intervention in its internal affairs. (EPA)

US Stresses Need for Economic Reforms in Tunisia

Tunisia's President Kais Saied held talks with the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf at Carthage Palace on Tuesday. …

Mongi Saidani (Tunis)
Business Japan will consider financial assistance to Tunisia once an International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal is reached. (Reuters)

Japan Says Financial Aid for Tunisia Hinges on IMF Deal

Japan will consider financial assistance to Tunisia once a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reached, head of the Japan International…

Mongi Saidani (Tunis)
Business Baths of Antoninus Pius is one of the most popular Roman structures for tourists in Carthage (dpa)

Tunisia’s Tourism Grows by 80% in 8 Months

Since the beginning of the year through August 20, Tunisia's Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts has reported an increase in returns of 80 percent, reaching 2…

Mongi Saidani (Tunis)
Arab World Police patrol in the town of Hara Sghira near the Ghriba synagogue of the Tunisian resort island of Djerba on May 19, 2022. (AFP)

Tunisia Refutes Reports it Wants to Normalize Ties with Israel

Tunisia’s Foreign Ministry refuted reports by Israeli media that it was holding talks with Tel Aviv to normalize relations with it. In a statement, it…

Mongi Saidani (Tunis)
Arab World UN Special Adviser on Libya Stephanie Williams (UNSMIL)

Williams Praises ‘Valuable’ Discussion on Disarmament in Libya

The meetings of Libya’s Joint Military Commission (5+5) has continued for the second day in a row in Tunis, co-chaired by UN Special Adviser on Libya Stephanie…

Mongi Saidani (Tunis)
Arab World Tunisia’s Ennahdha party leader Rached Ghannouchi, EPA

Tunisian Judiciary Accuses Ghannouchi of Attacking State Security

Fatima Bouqtaya, spokeswoman for the court in the Tunis suburb of Ariana, said that the charges facing Rached Ghannouchi, the speaker of Tunisia’s now…

Mongi Saidani (Tunis)
Arab World Caption: Tunisian President Kais Saied (AFP)

Saied Promises Tunisians a New Republic Based on Popular Referendum

Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced creating the National Consultative Commission for a New Republic, tasked with drawing up a draft constitution. …

Mongi Saidani (Tunis)
Business A carpet vendor displays his stock at a traditional market in Tozeur. (AFP file photo)

Tunisia Expects 9.7% Deficit in 2022 Budget

Tunisia’s budget deficit will expand to 9.7% of GDP this year, compared to a previously expected 6.7%, due to the stronger dollar and sharp increase in grain…

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