This week we are focusing on the standoff between Tunisia and the IMF over a bailout package.In the second part of our program we are discussing impunity by Western countries that are exporting toxic pesticides to Africa.

Syria and Tunisia agree to strengthen cooperation in different sectors as the two Arab countries move to re-establish relations.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories, 02:00 GMT on April 18, 2023.

The Tunisian police arrest Rached Ghannouchi, head of the opposition Ennahda Party, take him to "unknown destination."

Tunisian football player Nizar Issaoui, 35, has died from burns suffered after setting himself alight earlier this week as a protest against "police injustice"

Syria and Tunisia have agreed to resume their diplomatic relations after a decade.

Tunisians take to the streets in the capital Tunis on Sunday demanding the release of about 20 opponents of President Kais Saied who have been arrested in recent months amid anti-government protests.

Top diplomats of Syria and Tunisia conferred on re-opening of embassies and appointing ambassadors. 

Tunisian President Kais Saied says he has decided to restore diplomatic ties with Syria which were cut off almost a decade ago.

International human rights groups on Thursday rebuked Tunisian President Kais Saied for making “racist remarks” against migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, calling for an independent probe into attacks fuelled by his rhetoric.