Arab Investment Guarantee Corporation affirms readiness to support Tunisia in its strategic projects
Tunis, April 22 (TAP) – Director-General of the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation, Rashed Ahmed Al-Haroun, affirmed the institution’s readiness to support Tunisia in its development path by providing the necessary guarantees...»»»
Open Budget Survey 2025: Tunisia records improvement in public financial oversight
Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - The results of the Open Budget Survey 2025 (OBS 2025) revealed a mixed performance by Tunisia in the fields of transparency, public participation and budget oversight.According to the survey, which evaluates the level of...»»»
RT explores Iran’s PR campaign targeting US and Israel
One of the more surprising turns of the US-Israeli war on Iran has been the sophistication of Tehran’s multi-pronged PR response. From memes to sleek AI-generated cartoons to official messaging, pro-Iranian online content looks like anything but the product of a stiff-necked self-centered bureaucra»»»
Venezuela's repressive system still active, Amnesty International says - UPI.com
Repression in Venezuela has continued under interim President Delcy Rodriguez, Amnesty International says. File Photo by Henry Chirinos/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- Amnesty International said Venezuela has not dismantled its "repressive apparatus" nearly four months after former President Nicolás Maduro w»»»
Devin Nunes out as CEO of Trump Media amid $1 billion losses - UPI.com
Former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned from his post as CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group Wednesday as the company’s losses topped $1 billion. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- Former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned from his post as CEO of Trump Media an»»»
UAE and Syrian Presidents discuss bilateral relations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Ahmed Al Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed fraternal relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the development an»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers out – did you get lucky this time?
Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw on Wednesday, a number of participants have walked away with cash prizes, while the top jackpot once again went unclaimed. In Draw No. 260422, the winning numbers in the Days section were 18, 9, 7, 29, 13, and 15, while the Months section winnin»»»
Lebanese journalist missing after Israeli strike on southern town
Reporters Without Borders, or RSF, called on the international community on Wednesday to immediately pressure the Israeli army into allowing the rescue of journalist Amal Khalil, who works for the daily Al-Akhbar. RSF added that Khalil is currently trapped near the southern Lebanese village of al-T»»»
More than 50,000 Lebanon housing units damaged, destroyed in Israel war: govt estimate
BEIRUT: Israeli attacks on Lebanon during its latest war with Hezbollah damaged or destroyed more than 50,000 housing units in the country, a government estimate found on Wednesday. “Within about 45 days (of the war), we had 17,756 destroyed housing units and 32,668 damaged housing units,” Chadi Ab»»»
Gaza Prepares for First Local Elections in Two Decades
Deir al-Balah in central Gaza will hold the enclave’s first local elections in nearly two decades, with voting set to begin on Saturday alongside municipal polls in the occupied West Bank. A decree by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas designated Deir al-Balah as the only voting site in Gaza, citi»»»
South of Litani: A New Front Under Israel-Set Deterrence Limits
After Israel imposed a new reality on the ground following a ceasefire, a new deterrence equation has emerged, confining hostilities to the area south of the Litani River. Israeli forces continue operations in zones under their control, while Hezbollah has limited its attacks to that area, with res»»»
JFK sees near miss of Air Canada, American Airlines planes - UPI.com
Two planes flew too close together at JFK International Airport on Monday. They were Air Canada and American Airlines flights. File Photo by Graham Hughes/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it is investigating a near miss between two planes landing in New York »»»
Peru election mired in crisis as ballot dispute delays runoff and topples electoral chief
Peru's general election, held on April 12, has produced what its fragmented political system reliably delivers: no first-round winner, a disputed count and a paralysed electoral authority. With no candidate near an outright majority, a runoff on June 7 is now certain. But who will face conservative»»»
COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East
As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»
Peru election mired in crisis as ballot dispute delays runoff and topples electoral chief
Peru's general election, held on April 12, has produced what its fragmented political system reliably delivers: no first-round winner, a disputed count and a paralysed electoral authority. With no candidate near an outright majority, a runoff on June 7 is now certain. But who will face conservative»»»
Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply
The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery to expand downstream petchem portfolio with major LAB facility
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is advancing plans to build a Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) production facility with a capacity of 400,000 tonnes per year, marking a major expansion of its downstream petrochemicals portfolio. »»»
Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply
The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»
Iran's Assembly of Experts selects Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader
Iran's Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, succeeding his father, the late Ali Khamenei, Tasnim News Agency reported on April 22. The appointment was confirmed as Sunni an»»»
Iran's Assembly of Experts selects Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader
Iran's Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, succeeding his father, the late Ali Khamenei, Tasnim News Agency reported on April 22. The appointment was confirmed as Sunni an»»»
Iran's Assembly of Experts selects Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader
Iran's Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, succeeding his father, the late Ali Khamenei, Tasnim News Agency reported on April 22. The appointment was confirmed as Sunni an»»»
Tunisia-Africa : untapped export potential of $2.28 billion
Tunis, April 22 (TAP)- Tunisia has an untapped export potential of $2.28 billion (about TND 7.1 billion) to at least 36 African countries, said Senior Economist at the MENAAP (Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan) Chief Economist...»»»
Russian state agency warns Hungary's incoming government against reviewing Paks nuclear deal
An article by the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti takes a critical tone on the Paks nuclear project and cautions Hungary’s incoming leadership against revisiting the agreement, 444.hu writes on April 21. RIA ran the »»»
Putin's coal sector is running out of time and political cover
Russia's coal industry is heading toward a systemic crisis from which the Kremlin's patronage network can no longer shield it, according to a paper published this week by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The»»»
Mystery surrounds migrants U.S. wants to send to Paraguay; some rejected - UPI.com
Migrants from their their plane at the Guatemalan Air Force base after arriving on the last deportation flight of the year from the United States, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on December 30, 2025. File Photo by Alex Cruz/EPA ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, April 22 (UPI) -- Paraguay has rejected nine of the »»»
Borislav Sarafov Resigns as Acting Prosecutor General, Politicians React
After nearly 3 years in office, Borislav Sarafov resigned as Bulgaria's acting prosecutor general on Wednesday morning. His tenure was overshadowed by a lingering controversy over his legitimacy. A number of Bulgarian courts argue that, under Judicial System Act amendments effective January 21, 202»»»
Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club
London: Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday. The 41-year-old had only been in charge for just over three months after being lured away from French side Strasbourg which is affiliated to Chelsea's»»»
No: 74, 22 April 2026, Regarding the Visit of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, to the United Kingdom
H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay an official visit to the United Kingdom on 23-24 April 2026.»»»
EIB-funded projects in Tunisia at heart of meeting
Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing Slah Zouari met on Tuesday with Head of Operations Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Division at the European Investment Bank (EIB) Ulrich H. Brunnhuber, who was accompanied by a...»»»
Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club
LONDON: Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday. The 41-year-old had only been in charge for just over three months after being lured away from French side Strasbourg which is affiliated to Chelsea’s»»»
Saudi Arabia, Ericsson explore deeper tech investment, 5G expansion
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha and President and CEO of Ericsson Borje Ekholm discussed expanding the company’s investments in the Kingdom and ways to strengthen collaboration across digital infrastructure, advanced 5G, cloud networks, artificia»»»
Iran Will Not Open Strait of Hormuz Until Ceasefire With US Violated - Official
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz as long as the United States violates the ceasefire, including with its naval blockade, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday. "A full ceasefire only makes sense when it is not violated by a naval blockade an»»»
Temperatures between 13°C and 26°C on Wednesday night
Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - The weather will be cloudy on Wednesday night wil local showers expected on western heights, gradually reaching the east, midland and south, and locally very foggy in northern- and midland-coastal regions. The wind will blow...»»»
Israeli settler gunfire kills Palestinian man in West Bank
RAMALLAH: Israeli settlers shot dead a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, the Palestinian health ministry said. The ministry said 25-year-old Awda Atef Awawdeh was killed by settler gunfire in the central West Bank town of Deir Dibwan, just east of Ramallah. He is the third vic»»»
Food security: Why Guterres’s UN plan to get fertiliser flowing in Hormuz is stalling
The United Nations is pushing its proposal for a humanitarian corridor to get fertiliser and other essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively blocked since the start of the Iran war. This plan, which FRANCE 24 has seen, has yet to be approved by several countries.»»»
Palantir, Alex Karp, and the ‘technofascist’ future
American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the »»»
Man charged in connection to gun used in Shreveport mass shooting - UPI.com
The U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana alleges that Charles Ford, 56, lied to federal agents about owning the firearm that was used by Shamar Elkins on Sunday to kill eight children, between 3 and 11-years old, including seven believed to be his own. File Photo by»»»
“Israel Hayom”: ‘Israel’ will demand in Thursday’s negotiations with Lebanon the cancellation of the Lebanese law that prohibits recognizing ‘Israel’, holding meetings with it, or dealing with it - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “Israel Hayom”: ‘Israel’ will demand in Thursday’s negotiations with Lebanon the cancellation of the Lebanese law that prohibits recognizin»»»
Lajovic advances to Madrid Masters second round
MADRID - Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic is through to the second round of the Madrid Masters tournament after a 6-3, 7-6 (7-1) first-round victory over Italian Lorenzo Sonego on Wednesday. Lajovic, who won after an hour and 34 minutes of play, is now 3-3 head-to-head against Sonego. The Serbia»»»
An International Legal Coalition Has Been Launched in Brussels to File Complaints against Israeli Officials
Human Centre for Human Rights Research & Advocacy (CENTHRA) announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation with Waves of Freedom France (WOFF) in Malaysia, and Global Coalition to End the Occupation of Palestine (SANED), with the aim of establishing a framework for international legal coopera»»»
Court confirms Neymar corruption acquittal over Barcelona transfer
BARCELONA: Spain’s Supreme Court on Wednesday announced it had confirmed the acquittal of Neymar and former Barcelona presidents of corruption charges centered on the Brazil star’s 2013 transfer to the Catalan giants. Brazilian sports investment firm DIS initially took legal action in 2015, saying »»»
Bellingham says he 'owes' Birmingham after buying cricket stake
London: Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham said a debt of gratitude towards his home city of Birmingham was behind his decision to buy a minority stake in cricket franchise Birmingham Phoenix. The England midfielder has taken a 1.2 per cent holding in the Edgbaston-based Hundred team at a reported co»»»
Sheikh Hamdan visits KHDA, commends education community
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said that the UAE’s education system, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President»»»
MoPH announces Hajj vaccination requirements
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the vaccination requirements for Hajj 1447H/2026, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims to the Holy Mosque and visitors to the Prophet's Mosque. These measures aim to allow pilgrims to perform their rit»»»
OCA President holds talks with Chinese officials on strengthening Asian sports cooperation
Sanya, China: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, also the President of Qatar Olympic Committee, has met with State Councilor of the People's Republic of China HE Shen Yiqin. Director of the General Administration of Sport and President of the Chinese »»»
Syrian diplomacy gains momentum with al-Sharaa’s Antalya participation
Damascus, Apr. 22 (SANA) Director of Research and Studies at the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Obeida Ghadban, affirmed Wednesday that President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s participation in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) marks a pivotal shift in Syrian foreign»»»
Vucic speaks with von der Leyen
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held a phone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday, and noted that the discussion, which addressed key issues of the Serbia-EU relationship, had been good and open and that he had highlighted Serbia's commitme»»»
Shabab Al Ahli cry foul over Asian Champions League semifinal defeat
RIYADH: UAE side Shabab Al Ahli on Wednesday formally requested that their Asian Champions League semifinal against Japanese club Machida Zelvia be replayed, claiming that their late equalizer should have stood. The Emirati side were beaten 1-0 in Jeddah on Tuesday but a club source told AFP that t»»»
Judge dismisses FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against NBC pundit - UPI.com
FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. A federal judge in Houston tossed Patel's lawsuit against a former FBI counterintelligence official accusing him of defamation. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Phot»»»
Chairman of General Authority for Communications and Informatics urges swift transition from Internet Protocol Version 4 to IPv6
Abdelbaset Al-Baour, Chairman of the General Authority for Communications and Informatics, held an extensive meeting at the Authority’s Tripoli headquarters last Monday (20 April) with representatives of major telecommunications companies in Libya to activate Libya’s transition from the current IPv»»»