Tunis, Nov 28 (TAP) – The Tunisian stock market ended the week of November 24–28, 2025 on a negative note.The benchmark Tunindex fell by 0.7% to 13,171.35 points, with a solid trading volume of TND 50.9 million, according to broker Tunisie...»»»

The United Nations committee on torture says there is evidence that Israel is operating a "de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture". The committee regularly reviews the records of all countries which have signed the convention against torture, taking testimony from their governmen»»»

Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Industries reported last Tuesday (25 November), that its Minister Nasr al-Din Milad al-Fazzani, received members of the organizing committee for the Fesania Desert Rally, where he affirmed his full support for holding the second edition of t»»»

Andriy Yermak, who was President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, resigned Friday amid a corruption probe. No charges have been filed against him. File Photo by Ukrainian President Press Office/ UPI | License Photo Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief o»»»

Russian police detain a protester during a rally in Moscow on Feb. 25, 202, against the entry of Russian troops into Ukraine. Russia has designated Human Rights Watch as an “undesirable” foreign organization," the nation's Ministry of Justice announced Friday. File Photo by Maxim Shipenkov/EPA Nov.»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has offered its heartfelt condolences and expressed solidarity with the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka after a devastating cyclone left dozens dead, displaced thousands, and caused widespread destruction. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its si»»»

Tunis, Nov 28 (TAP) — Chief Executive Officer of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Secretary-General of the Arab-Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Programme Adeeb Youssef Al Aama affirmed the institution’s willingness to...»»»

Doha: The feature-length documentary "Khartoum," directed by Ibrahim Snoubi Ahmed, Timia Mohamed, Rawya Alhaj, Philip Cox, and Anas Saeed, was screened at the Doha Film Festival 2025. The film explores the lives and destinies of its subjects in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, during times of both p»»»

The Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA) announced yesterday that it is launching a direct subsidised shipping line to Sub-Saharan Africa ports. The LEDA said it has been engaged in several discussions with Libyan shipping companies as well as the Moroccan authorities to cooperate in facilita»»»

Tunis, Nov 28 (TAP) — The Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Club IA France–Tunisie aimed at accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the Tunisian automotive...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Events that are taking place in Kiev indicate a profound crisis, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Earlier in the day, Zelensky signed a decree dismissing the head of his office, Andriy Yermak. "Events are taking place in Kiev that indicate a profound political cris»»»

Airbus has issued a global safety alert for its A320-family aircraft after internal analysis found that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to flight-control systems. The company has identified a substantial number of in-service jets potentially affected. According to the manufacturer»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban flew to Moscow in the early hours of November 28 to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to guarantee Hungary’s energy supply for the winter and the coming year at affordable prices. Posting on social media, Orban said Hungary relies on Russian gas and»»»

The massive truck snarl-ups that have plagued the Russian-Kazakh border for several weeks are due to a crackdown by Russia on illegal imports, according to information provided by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, state-owned Russian news agency T»»»

The Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB) announced in a statement to the media on Friday that the banking system is fully prepared to ensure a smooth transition to the euro during the holiday period and New Year’s Eve. The ABB explained that the technical switch of banking systems to the euro is »»»

The massive truck snarl-ups that have plagued the Russian-Kazakh border for several weeks are due to a crackdown by Russia on illegal imports, according to information provided by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference in Kyrgyz capital, state-owned Russian news agency TASS reported»»»

The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) reported yesterday that it received last Wednesday (26 November), the Nigerian Chargé d’affaires. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of LAIP, members of the High Committee for the Libya Africa Transit Corridors Project, and the Director of the Afri»»»

Tunis, Nov. 28 (TAP)- Dense clouds are forecast on Friday night in the north with scattered showers in the far northwest.The weather will be temporarily cloudy elsewhere, growing very cloudy in eastern coastal areas with scattered showers, the...»»»

Tunis, Nov 28 (TAP) — The Tunis Stock Market closed the session of Friday, November 28, 2025, on an optimistic note.The benchmark index rose by 0.39% to 13,171.35 points, in a sustained trading volume of TND 22.1 million, according to analysis by...»»»

Moscow: Russia today banned the activities of several international organisations on its territory, including Human Rights Watch. Moscow authorities issued a list of "undesirable" organisations, including Human Rights Watch, the World Wildlife Fund, Greenpeace, Transparency International, and the E»»»

Türkiye has been re-elected to the IMO Council following the elections held today (28 November) during the ongoing 34th Session of the IMO Assembly in London. Türkiye has successfully maintained uninterrupted representation on the Council since its first candidacy in 1999. Today’s outcome once agai»»»

Afghans living in the US have condemned Wednesday's "deeply tragic" deadly shooting attack in Washington DC, while stressing that the suspect - who moved to the US from Afghanistan four years ago - does not represent them. The alleged gunman, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered America under »»»

Tunis, Nov. 28 (TAP) - A joint plenary session of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) to examine the draft Finance Law (PLF) for 2026 began on Friday.The agenda includes the...»»»

Dubai: As part of the National Month campaign and the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, the Firdaus Women’s Orchestra will present a special musical evening on Tuesday, December 2, at the House of Arts in Expo City Dubai. The performance is organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Governmen»»»

Tunis, Nov 28 (TAP) — An ambitious national programme to promote Tunisian olive oil in 2026 was reviewed with the aim of strengthening its presence in international markets and diversifying export destinations.Meeting at the Exporter’s House,...»»»

Recent events have confirmed that US President Donald Trump is the ultimate political pragmatist. Since his inauguration in January, Trump has endured ongoing criticism from portions his MAGA base – due in large part to his failure to end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Trump won the presidency »»»

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has urged the country’s air force to remain “ready and resolute” in defending the nation, after US President Donald Trump threatened land operations in the region. The Pentagon has deployed warships to the Caribbean and carried out strikes on small Venezuelan boa»»»

The Foreign Ministry expressed deep sympathy for the people of Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam as they face devastating floods and extreme weather, offering condolences for the loss of life and livelihoods and wishing strength and a swift recovery to all affected. “Our thought»»»

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday warned Bulgarian citizens to obtain up-to-date information when travelling to Giessen, Germany, on account of a state of emergency declared there. The advisory has been published on the Ministry's website. The state of emergency applies to the per»»»

Barcelona, Spain: Spain on Friday called for the implementation of the two-state solution to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Alvarez, speaking at the 10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean in Barcelona, ​​affirmed that a just and lastin»»»

London: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says second-placed Chelsea "fully deserve" to be considered Premier League title contenders as he prepares his team for Sunday's game at Stamford Bridge. Arteta's men are currently six points clear of the second-placed Blues after 12 games of the season. They ar»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday attended a high-level session that explored the UAE’s long-term vision for building an integrated artificial intelligence ecosystem. The discussion brought together senior leaders, experts, and officials to outline how t»»»

Tunis, Nov. 28 (TAP) - A joint plenary session of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) to examine the draft Finance Law (PLF) for 2026.»»»

A UN committee urged Israel on Friday to set up an independent investigatory commission to probe claims of torture of Palestinians, and warned the situation had "gravely intensified" since the start of the Gaza war. The United Nations Committee against Torture said it was "deeply concerned about re»»»

Tunis, Nov 28 (TAP) — Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ben Ayed on Friday received United States new Ambassador to Tunisia Bill Bazzi.The meeting offered an opportunity to reaffirm the...»»»

Beirut: Lebanon has filed a complaint with the UN Security Council against Israel's ongoing violations and incursions in southern and eastern Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained in a statement Friday that the complaint was filed in response to Israel's new and serious violat»»»

1 of 2 | The issues related to the South China Sea are discussed at the Maritime Institute of Malaysia South China Sea Conference on Nov. 17 and 18 in Kuala Lumpur. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Blandin WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- A wave of maritime conferences across Southeast Asia and China this fa»»»

Deputy Foreign Minister Nikolay Pavlov received copies of the letters of credence from Japan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Bulgaria, Chikahisa Sumi, on Friday, the ministry’s press centre announced. At the meeting, both sides expressed their strong appreciation for the continued positive developm»»»

Kosovo will begin producing domestically made ammunition in late 2026, after the government approved the expropriation of property of the former agricultural industrial complex KBI Ereniku near Gjakova, to build the country’s first Defence Industrial Zone. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the»»»

The Israeli army said Friday it had found the bodies of nine Palestinian fighters recently killed in its attempts to dismantle the tunnel network in the southern Gaza Strip. During operations in eastern Rafah, soldiers "located nine additional terrorists who had been eliminated in the underground t»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first official visit to Israel in December at a time of heightened tensions in the region, the German government said on Friday. The German leader will arrive in Israel on December 6 and meet with his Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visi»»»

Palestinian student Razan Shawar has travelled for 24 hours to showcase her team's AI-powered invention at World Robot Olympiad in Singapore, telling AFP innovation -- not war -- should be why people hear about her country. The 15-year-old high school student from Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied W»»»

Demonstrators across multiple Syrian cities condemned on Friday the deadly Israeli attacks on the south of the country during rallies to mark one year since the start of the offensive that toppled former ruler Bashar al-Assad. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa had called on Thursday for Syrians to »»»

The OPCW Conference of States Parties, convened in The Hague, authorized the Executive Council to review the suspension of Syria’s rights and privileges. The move was based on a draft resolution submitted by Syria in cooperation with Qatar’s delegation and sponsored by 45 countries. The resolution »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accepted the resignation of Andriy Yermak, his long-time chief of staff and the power behind the throne, after anti-corruption investigators raided his home and office on November 28. Yermak is the latest figure from Zelenskiy’s inner circle to fall in th»»»

Tunis, Nov. 28 (TAP) – Tunisia's Ambassador to Japan Ahmed Chafra paid Friday a working visit to the prefecture of Saitama. The visit fits within efforts to strengthen decentralised cooperation and preparations for the observance of the 70th...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended on Friday a UAE National Day reception at the country's embassy in Belgrade and noted that Serbia and the UAE shared a sincere and lasting friendship based on mutual trust, respect and a vision of a successful and prosperous future for the two »»»

The European Union's commitment to the Western Balkans is a key strategic factor in terms of the region's security environment, political progress and economic development. For Bulgaria, ensuring the security and prosperity of countries in the Balkan region is a priority issue, Deputy Defence Minis»»»