Iran, Tunisia talk on parliamentary ties
Iran’s ambassador in Tunis and Tunisia speaker of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People emphasized enhancement of ties between the parliaments of the two countries.
Explosion near US embassy in Tunisia kills one
A policeman has been killed and several others have been wounded in an explosion outside the US Embassy in the Tunisian capital, Tunis.
Habib Jemli Tasked with Forming New Government
Tunisia's recently elected President Kais Saied has tasked agricultural engineer Habib Jemli with forming a government after the Ennahdha party nominated him for the prime minister's job
Iran 5th at 2019 FIVB U19 Boys’ C’ship
Iran overpowered Asian arch-rival Japan 3-1 (28–26, 23–25, 25–16, 25-23) in the 5th place playoff match of 2019 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U19 World Championship on Friday.
Tunisia Hit by General Strike, amid Economic Tensions
Workers around Tunisia are on strike to demand higher pay in a standoff with a government struggling to reduce unemployment, poverty and social tensions. Marathon last-minute negotiations between the government and union umbrella group UGTT failed to avert Thursday’s strike by public sector workers. The stoppage is expected to affect airports, ports, hospitals and other […]
Kane relief as last-gasp England escape with Tunisia win
Harry Kane said he hopes World Cup officiating will improve after rescuing England with two goals in a last-gasp 2-1 victory over a physical Tunisia side on Monday. Kane got England out of jail with an injury-time winner at the Volgograd Arena to ensure Gareth Southgate’s side claimed all three points from their opening Group […]
Tunisia Match A Good Opportunity for Iran’s Preparation: Carlos Queiroz
Iran national football team’s coach Carlos Queiroz said the friendly match against Tunisia is a good opportunity for Team Melli for preparation for the 2018 World Cup. Iran has been scheduled to meet Tunisia in a friendly match on Friday. The match will take place at the Hedi Ennaifer stadium in Le Bardo district, west […]
Tunisia name France-born quartet for Iran friendly
Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul has named four France-born players, including Leicester City defender Yohan Benalouane, in his 28-man squad for this month’s World Cup warm-up matches against Iran and Costa Rica. Former France youth internationals Seifeddine Khaoui, Ellyes Skhiri and Mouez Hassen, who all pledged their futures to the Carthage Eagles this year, have been […]
Iran to play Tunisia on March 23
According to Tunisian media reports, Tunis will host Iran on March 23 at Stade Hedi Ennaifer in Le Bardo, west of Tunis. Iran will play Tunisia because of similarity of the team with Morocco. Carlos Queiroz’s team have been drawn in the 2018 World Cup Group B along with Spain, Morocco and Portugal. Team Melli […]
Tunisia bans Emirates flights after women denied entry
Tunisian Transport Ministry says ban will not be lifted ‘until company operates flights in accordance with international law’. Tunisia suspended all flights of the Emirates Airlines on Sunday, a United Arab Emirates (UAE) owned airline, said the Tunisia Transport Ministry. “The Ministry of Transport has decided to suspend Emirates Airlines’ flights to and from Tunisia […]