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  Shipwreck off Tunisia's coast claims 20 migrant workers' lives, 5 rescued

  World | December 19, 2024 20:59 IST

  A shipwreck in Tunisia has claimed the lives of 20 migrant workers, while 5 are reported to have been rescued. The incidents of drownings have occurred regularly in Tunisia.

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  Anant Ambani's Vantara to welcome three African elephants from Tunisia to experience new life

  India | October 31, 2024 17:18 IST

  With limited resources to provide for the elephants’ needs, a private Tunisian zoo sought Vantara's assistance in offering them a nurturing home.

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  ‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook to become the first person ever to 'run the full length of Africa'

  Trending | April 03, 2024 9:25 IST

  Ultramarathon legend Russ Cook, also known as ‘Hardest Geezer’, is nearing completion of his extraordinary quest: running the length of Africa from South Africa to Tunisia. His epic journey, titled Project Africa, spans an incredible 9,000 miles across 16 countries, captivating audiences worldwide.

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  27 migrants found dead in Libyan desert at border after possible expulsion from Tunisia

  World | August 10, 2023 17:23 IST

  Tunisia has been alleged to have forcefully expelled migrants from their territory and dumping them in the desert areas without food and water.

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  Tunisia: Boat carrying sub-Saharan Africa migrant workers sinks; 29 killed, 11 rescued

  World | March 26, 2023 23:46 IST

  It wasn’t immediately clear how many more people might also have been aboard boats that sank.

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  Fuel ship containing over 750 tons of diesel sinks off Tunisian coast amid bad weather conditions

  World | April 17, 2022 8:09 IST

  As soon as the accident was announced, the Environment Ministry announced the activation of the national emergency response plan

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  With no government, it’s worry, trust and wait in Tunisia

  World | August 02, 2021 19:05 IST

  Clues about Saied’s next moves were few, but there were some. He took action after a day of nationwide protests last Sunday over the North African nation’s deteriorating social and economic situation — topped by the raging coronavirus epidemic — and began ruling by decree.

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  More than 50 migrants reported drowned off Tunisia; 33 saved

  World | May 18, 2021 19:24 IST

  Tunisian authorities say more than 50 migrants have drowned off the coast of the North African country, while 33 others were rescued by workers from an oil platform.  

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  Several injured as explosion rocks Tunisia capital, suicide bomber blows himself up near French embassy

  World | June 27, 2019 17:33 IST

  Tunis explosion: An explosion has rocked Tunisia's capital Tunis. It was reported that a suicide bomber blew himself up near the French embassy. The culprit is on the run.

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  Tunisia bans Emirates flights over women security measures

  World | December 25, 2017 19:12 IST

  The move on Sunday came two days after Tunisian women were denied boarding their flights to Dubai on the United Arab Emirates-based carrier.

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  IS claims Tunisia attack, suspected bomber's body found

  World | November 25, 2015 22:55 IST

  Tunis: The body of a suspected suicide bomber was found at the scene of an attack on Tunisia's presidential guard, and the Islamic State group claimed responsibility today for the attack that left 13 people

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  Tunisia: At least 12 killed in blast on bus carrying presidential guards

  World | November 25, 2015 0:02 IST

  Tunis (Tunisia): An explosion hit a bus carrying members of Tunisia's presidential guard in the country's capital Tuesday, killing at least 12 people, the Interior Ministry said.The  Interior Ministry has said that the explosion was

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  Tunisia's president imposes state of emergency, says country is 'not safe' after beach attack

  World | July 06, 2015 6:59 IST

  TUNIS, Tunisia: Tunisia's president declared a state of emergency on Saturday in response to a second deadly attack on foreigners in three months, saying the country is "not safe" and risks collapse from further extremist

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  Tunisia imposes state of emergency after deadly beach attack

  World | July 05, 2015 10:28 IST

  Tunis (Tunisia): Tunisia's president declared a state of emergency on Saturday in response to a second deadly attack on foreigners in three months, saying the country is "not safe" and risks collapse from further extremist

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  President Pranab Mukherjee condemns terror attacks in Tunisia, Kuwait

  India | June 28, 2015 17:33 IST

  New Delhi:  Expressing concerns over the attacks in Tunisia and Kuwait, President Pranab Mukherjee today said that India strongly condemns all acts of terror and senseless violence.Mukherjee said India stands by the people of both the

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  Tunisia weighs new security approach as tourists flee

  World | June 28, 2015 14:41 IST

  Tunis:  Thousands of tourists fled from Tunisia on Saturday after the country's worst terrorist attack killed 38 people  including 15 Britons as the government struggles to prevent future jihadi attacks against the all-important tourism sector.New

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  Islamic State claims responsibility for terror attack in Tunisia, Kuwait

  World | June 27, 2015 18:09 IST

  Sousse (Tunisia): The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack on Tunisian beach resort that killed at least 37.This came after the militant group claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing at the Shiite mosque

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  US condemns terrorist attacks in France, Kuwait, Tunisia

  World | June 28, 2015 8:59 IST

  Washington: The US on Friday condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia, the White House said in a statement."Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of these heinous

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  Gunman kills 28 in rampage at Tunisian beach resort

  World | June 26, 2015 23:30 IST

  Sousse, Tunisia:  A young man unfurled an umbrella and pulled out a Kalashnikov, opening fire on European sunbathers in an attack that killed at least 28 people at a Tunisian beach resort — one of

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  Report: Gunmen kill 27 in attack on Tunisian coastal resort

  World | June 26, 2015 18:39 IST

  Tunis, Tunisia: Tunisia's Interior Ministry spokesman has told the state news agency that the toll in an attack on a beach resort has risen to 27.Mohammed Ali Aroui described the victims as mostly tourists but