Trump announces 'expected' Iran deal for Sunday, Tehran remains cautious
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US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday, June 13, 2026, that an agreement with Iran was expected to be signed on Sunday, while Iranian authorities indicated that no immediate conclusion was anticipated. Trump posted on Truth Social that the signing was scheduled for Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz would be "open to all" once the deal was concluded. These statements follow recent indications from officials that an agreement to end the Middle East conflict might be near. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country is mediating, suggested a peace deal could be reached "within the next 24 hours," noting the parties were closer to a compromise than ever. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaïl Baghaï, interviewed by Irna, tempered this optimism, stating that a signing was not expected on Sunday but rather "in the coming days." Reports from both sides also highlight persistent disagreements on the content of the proposed text. The Iranian agency Mehr published a draft agreement with fourteen points, including recognition of Iran's right to enrich uranium and the quick unblocking of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets abroad. Donald Trump, for his part, affirmed that the United States would recover enriched uranium held by Iran to "dilute and destroy" it, whether in Iranian or American territory. The US President also presented the agreement as a guarantee against Tehran acquiring a nuclear weapon, asserting that Iran would no longer seek to obtain o
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The Tunisian Football Federation FTF has released a set of recommendations for Tunisian supporters attending the World Cup 2026 match against Sweden at Monterrey Stadium. Fans are advised to arrive early, as gates open at 5 PM, to avoid long queues and strict security checks. Due to potential rain, umbrellas are prohibited, and the FTF suggests wearing caps or hooded clothing instead. Prohibited items include flares, firecrackers, pyrotechnic devices, bottles, and containers. The federation also stated that political banners or slogans will not be tolerated. The FTF warned that any misbehavior could lead to sanctions under Mexican law and have sporting and financial repercussions for the Tunisian team and federation. The FTF urged supporters to demonstrate good citizenship, respect, and responsibility to ensure the event's success and maintain the Tunisian public's positive reputation at international competitions. The match between Tunisia and Sweden is scheduled for June 15, 2026, at 3 AM Tunisian time. This game will be the first encounter between the two teams in over 23 years, with their only previous match being a friendly in February 2003.
Must ReadTunisia's trade deficit reached 10.41 billion dinars by the end of May 2026, marking a 24.5% increase compared to May 2025 and a 62.5% increase from May 2024. This figure follows a record deficit of 21.8 billion dinars at the end of 2025. The import coverage rate decreased to 73% in May 2026, down from 76.2% in May 2025 and 80.7% in May 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics. Exports rose by 5% to 28.17 billion dinars in the first five months of 2026, while imports increased by 9.6% to 38.58 billion dinars during the same period. Growth in exports was driven by mechanical and electrical industries +6.1%, agri-food industries +20%, particularly olive oil sales, and the energy sector +37.7% due to increased refined product sales. Conversely, exports declined in mining, phosphates, and derivatives -31.8%, and textiles, clothing, and leather -6.2%. All import categories saw increases, with energy products up 35.1% and food products up 20.1%. Exports to the European Union, representing 71.5% of total exports, increased to 20.13 billion dinars. Exports to France and Italy grew, while those to Germany and the Netherlands decreased. Exports to Arab countries saw increases with Egypt and Saudi Arabia but fell with Morocco, Algeria, and Libya. Imports from the European Union, accounting for 44.2% of total imports, reached 17.05 billion dinars, with increases from France and Italy, and decreases from Belgium and Spain. Outside the EU, imports from Turkey and India rose,
Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger are experiencing disruptions in several regions worldwide since the early afternoon of Friday, June 12, 2026. Users are reporting difficulties accessing Meta's services, including issues with displaying posts, refreshing news feeds, and sending or receiving private messages. Many users in Tunisia and globally have also noted unexpected disconnections and an inability to load certain content. Reports on outage tracking platforms are increasing, indicating a significant number of affected users, though the exact scale of the incident is still unclear. Meta has not yet provided detailed communication regarding the cause of these disruptions or an estimated time for service restoration. Notably, Threads, another Meta platform, appears to be functioning normally despite the issues affecting Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.