Tunisia’s water, power crisis fuels growing protests against Saied: What to know A utility crisis is giving momentum to opposition forces challenging Saied’s grip on power. Tunisia
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran threatens ‘devastating’ response as US ramps up sanctions Syrian Kurds announce integration with Damascus; US Treasury issues Hezbollah Iran-linked sanctions; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
From Egypt to Lebanon: What’s at stake for regional states on Trump’s visa ban list? The State Department claimed that citizens from the affected countries are more likely to use social welfare services at a high rate. Algeria
Over 200 hospitalized in Tunisia’s Gabes as anger over pollution crisis grows President Kais Saied is facing one of his biggest challenges yet as demands for the closure of the city’s phosphate processing plant increase. Tunisia
Analysis Middle East braces for Trump's tariffs: Gulf gains, North Africa strains as both hedge By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Trump tariffs, BRICS threats unlikely to erode Middle East’s trade war edge By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Tunisia's Ennahda party shaken by resignations, political crisis The Islamic Ennahda movement is facing a wave of resignations that are depriving it of its historical leadership and popular base after being the country’s ruling party since 2011. Tunisia
Tunisia's Saied appoints female prime minister amid coup claims Two months after sacking his former prime minister, Tunisian President Kais Saied has named Najla Bouden Romdhan as the country's next premier. Tunisia
Absence of government, parliament negatively affects Tunisia’s economy The complex political and economic scene in Tunisia is deepening concerns over the negative economic repercussions on the sovereign ratings of the economy and the business and investment climate, as political experts warn of an unprecedented economic disaster. Tunisia
Tunisian president tries to reassure those who fear for democracy Although President Kais Saied asserted that he would respect the constitution, some political parties and governmental organizations expressed their concerns about his monopolization of power. Tunisia
Tunisia places senior Ennahda figure under house arrest Anouar Maarouf, the former communications and technology minister, was reportedly informed by Tunisian authorities that he has been placed under house arrest. Tunisia
Tunisian lawmaker arrested after Facebook posts criticizing Saied Yassin Ayari had accused the Tunisian president of staging a "coup against the constitution." Tunisia
Tunisia's president names new interior minister as critics slam 'coup' Ridha Gharsallaoui's appointment as interior minister comes days after the Tunisian president suspended parliament and fired his prime minister. Tunisia
Is Tunisia’s fragile democracy under threat? In the midst of stifling political, health and economic crises, Tunisian President Kais Saied decided to sack the prime minister and suspend parliament in a move some described as a “coup.” Tunisia
The Takeaway: The roots of Tunisia’s political crisis are economic Also: United States, Iraq stay focused on Islamic State; Gulf eyes solar energy; Russia’s Syria policy puzzles Israel; Afghan refugees trigger backlash in Turkey; Erdogan puts spotlight on Cyprus ghost town. Tunisia
Leading Tunisian Islamist party under investigation for alleged foreign funding Tunisia's largest party, Ennahda, is accused of accepting funding from abroad for its political campaigns, as political turmoil continues in the North African country. Tunisia
Tunisians decry coup, while president's supporters claim 'second revolution' On the streets of Tunis, rumors and anticipation of July 25 demonstrations have been circulating for weeks. Tunisia
US 'concerned' by Tunisia turmoil, no determination if 'coup' underway White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that the administration will wait for the State Department to conduct a legal analysis before determining whether the situation in Tunisia constitutes a coup. Tunisia
