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People cheer as a convoy of buses made up of activists, lawyers and medical professionals from North Africa depart from Tunisia to Gaza. Photo: AP
Israel-Gaza war

Convoy sets off for Gaza from North Africa to protest Israel’s blockade

Tunisian-led aid convoy seeks ‘the immediate lifting of the unjust siege’ on Gaza.

Hong Kong society

Rita, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, dies at 24

Wellness

Seeking seawater therapy? You might want to head to Tunisia

Africa

Police kill man who set himself on fire outside Tunisian synagogue

The Interior Ministry said the man advanced toward an officer while ablaze, and a second officer opened fire to protect his colleague.

The Great Synagogue of Tunis, Tunisia. File photo: AP
Malaysia

From Malaysia with love: France seizes tonnes of ‘aphrodisiac honey’

The packets of honey and gels, often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs, also entered France by ship from Thailand, Turkey and Tunisia.

Cinema

How a cinema truck brings big screen to small Tunisian communities

CinemaTdour’s bright red truck houses a 100-seat cinema and is bringing joy to communities who have never seen a film on the big screen.

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Africa

Tunisia’s Saied wins re-election, entrenching his power in Arab spring’s birthplace

Kai’s Saied won Sunday’s vote by a landslide – but low turnout reflected widespread discontent in the cradle of the Arab spring pro-democracy uprisings.

Supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied celebrate. Photo: EPA-EFE
Africa

Tunisia votes with opposition behind bars, Saied set for re-election

Though the birthplace of the Arab Spring, the election is seen as a closing chapter in the Tunisia’s experiment with democracy.

Food and Drinks

Where a French-Tunisian in Hong Kong eats French food, pizza and dim sum

Raised on provincial French and healthy Mediterranean food, Samy Redjeb is a fan of boat noodles, spicy Sichuan fare, dim sum, and pizza. He shares his favourite restaurants in Hong Kong.

European Union

Tunisia and EU sign pact to stem migration and combat human trafficking

. The deal follows weeks of talks and Europe’s pledge of aid to Tunisia amounting to US$1.12 billion to help its economy, state finances and migration crisis.

Tunisian President Kais Saied, centre right, shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, centre left, during a press conference with Netherlands’ Prime Minister Mark Rutte, left and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, at the presidential palace in Carthage, Tunisia on Sunday. Photo: Tunisian Presidency via AP
Wimbledon

Tunisian trailblazer Jabeur ‘going full in’ as she targets Wimbledon history

Last year’s beaten finalist says ‘old me’ would have lost semi-final after going a set and 4-2 down to Aryna Sabalenka.

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur celebrates after beating Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in the women’s singles. Photo: AP
Africa

Tunisia uncertainty after election snub, calls for president to quit

Tunisia plunged into political uncertainty after voters overwhelming snubbed elections for a neutered parliament.

Fifa World Cup 2022

Australia squeeze past Tunisia to revive World Cup last 16 hopes

Socceroos win a World Cup game for only the third time in their history with a dogged 1-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday.

Japan

Japan’s PM Kishida tests positive for Covid-19, cancels Tunisia trip

Kishida tested positive in a PCR test after developing a cough and slight fever on Saturday, but plans to continue working online.

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (left) receiving a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine in Tokyo earlier this month. Photo: AFP
European cinema

Review | The Man Who Sold His Skin: Oscar nominee follows lovers separated by war

A best international feature nominee at the 2021 Oscars, this Tunisian film boasts powerful displays from its two stars, but the rest of the cast struggles, especially Monica Bellucci.

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A still from The Man Who Sold His Skin.
Africa

Fuel ship carrying 750 tons of diesel sinks off Tunisia’s coast

Tunisia’s Environment Ministry announced the activation of the national emergency response plan, put in place over the potential threat of maritime pollution.

Africa

Tunisia sentences 16 jihadists to death over 2016 attacks

The attacks in the town of Ben Guerdane killed 13 members of the security forces and seven civilians. In addition, 55 attackers were also killed.

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Africa

Tunisian president Kais Saied dissolves top judicial watchdog

During a surprise visit to the Tunisia’s Interior Ministry on Saturday night, Saied blasted members of the judiciary, accusing some judges and magistrates of corruption and nepotism.

Members of the Tunisian security forces stand outside the closed headquarters of Tunisia’s Supreme Judicial Council in Tunis, Tunisia, on February 6. Photo: EPA-EFE
Fifa

‘Inexplicable’: Afcon ref ends Mali-Tunisia match after 89 minutes

Tunisia coach claims his players were in their ice baths when referee Janny Sikazwe asked them to return to the pitch at Africa Cup of Nations.

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