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Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur welcomes first child in Dubai
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Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur gave birth to her first child on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Dubai. This intimate and symbolic moment comes for the athlete who has proudly represented Tunisia on the global tennis stage. Jabeur had announced her pregnancy in November 2025 with a video alongside her husband and physical trainer, Karim Kmoun, stating they were "preparing the most adorable comeback ever" and expecting a baby boy in April. Since then, the champion has taken a deliberate break from the demanding tennis circuit to recenter herself. This withdrawal was not solely due to pregnancy but also a desire to recover and preserve her well-being after challenging months marked by injuries and a deeper, more silent fatigue. Jabeur has openly discussed the emotional toll and invisible pressures of high-level sports, acknowledging the difficulty of recognizing mental strain and the importance of not always pushing forward at all costs. This period of reflection has allowed her to find inner peace, a state she hadn't fully experienced amidst the constant demands of tournaments. She has learned to decouple her happiness from victories, accept her emotions, and prioritize herself. The birth of her child solidifies this personal transformation, marking a return to essentials. For her fans, this reveals another side of the champion: a woman who, after conquering the courts, is now building her balance away from the spotlight. While speculation about her return to competition may aris
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Tunisia's inflation rate remained stable at 5.5% in May 2026, consistent with the April 2026 figure, according to the National Institute of Statistics. This follows a period of fluctuation, with inflation at 5% in March and February 2026, 4.8% in January 2026, and 5.2% in August 2025. A year prior, it was 5.9% in March 2025, 5.7% in February 2025, and 6% in January 2025, peaking at 7% in July 2024. While the overall pace of price increases has slowed, significant rises persist in certain categories, particularly food, which remains a primary concern for Tunisian households. The stability at 5.5% is partly attributed to the consistent 8.2% increase in "Food and beverages" prices, while "Clothing and footwear" saw a slight slowdown from 9.3% in April to 9.1% in May. Conversely, tobacco prices accelerated from 0.4% to 0.8%, and hotel and restaurant services increased from 6.2% to 6.3%. Food products continue to outpace general inflation, with "Food and beverages" prices rising 8.2% year-on-year. Lamb saw the highest increase at 21.8%, followed by poultry at 15.6%, and beef at 14.1%. Fresh vegetables, fresh fish, and fresh fruits also experienced increases exceeding 10%. Other notable increases include dried fruits at 6%, cereal derivatives at 5.8%, chocolate and confectionery at 5%, and salts and condiments at 4.3%. Mineral water, beverages, and juices rose by 3%. In contrast, some items saw price reductions: edible oils decreased by 6.1%, eggs by 4.6%, and dried vegetables by 0
Videos circulating on social media show a significant increase in jellyfish on Tunisian beaches, leading to concerns about their impact on marine life and the upcoming tourist season. Some reports link this proliferation to the decline of natural predators like tuna and sea turtles. The presence of the Portuguese Man O' War, a venomous marine organism often mistaken for a jellyfish, has also caused alarm among beachgoers. While jellyfish observations are not new in Tunisia, specialists from the National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies INSTM have noted their regular appearance. INSTM researchers clarify that the Portuguese Man O' War is not a true jellyfish but a siphonophore, with its presence on Tunisian coasts primarily due to winds and marine currents from the Atlantic. However, scientists attribute the overall increase in jellyfish to marine ecosystem degradation, including overfishing, rising water temperatures, and increasing marine pollution. The decline of fish species due to overfishing reduces predators and competitors for jellyfish, promoting their growth. Sea turtles, which prey on jellyfish, face threats such as accidental capture, habitat destruction, light pollution, and plastic pollution, often mistaking plastic bags for food. Marine pollution, including plastic waste, untreated wastewater, and industrial discharges, disrupts marine habitats, weakens species, and reduces biodiversity, allowing opportunistic species like jellyfish to thrive. This
Must ReadThe national administrative body of the Tunisian General Labor Union UGTT met on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Tunis, focusing on the deterioration of purchasing power, the stagnation of social dialogue, and rising tensions across various sectors. The union expressed full support for the announced strike in the banking sector, protesting the exclusion of banking agents from salary increases planned for 2025. The UGTT views this exclusion as undermining collective bargaining and social dialogue, which it considers essential for preventing tensions and ensuring stable professional relations. The organization also called for salary negotiations in the private sector for 2025, criticizing the government and some employers for failing to honor social commitments. The UGTT highlighted the continuous decline in the purchasing power of employees, retirees, and a large portion of the population, attributing it to rising prices, speculation, and insufficient measures to protect citizens from the cost of living. The union warned that the lack of concrete responses to salary demands could further fuel social discontent. Furthermore, the UGTT criticized the non-application of several sectoral, regional, and collective agreements, and denounced an increase in tensions within public and private companies, citing abusive dismissals, harassment, and targeting of workers and union members. The union also raised concerns about the deteriorating quality of public services, including health, educati
Must ReadA video depicting the assault of sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia has sparked widespread controversy. The footage shows men entering a residence occupied by migrants, with a visibly distressed, partially undressed pregnant woman pleading with her attackers, while other migrants appear terrified. Individuals can be heard laughing, insulting, and shouting commands like "get them out" in Tunisian dialect. The video's circulation led to outrage online, with many condemning the humiliating acts. However, some publications attempted to discredit the video, claiming it was fabricated to harm Tunisia's image, suggesting it was filmed in Sudan with an added Tunisian soundtrack. These claims were supported by a screenshot of a search result linking the video to a humorous Sudanese content titled "Tamboul Tembelet Belil." A thorough verification of the video, analyzing both visual and audio elements, found no evidence of artificial sound addition; the movements and speech align perfectly. The visual content, showing a crying, shocked pregnant woman and terrified migrants, contradicts any notion of a humorous or festive scene. Furthermore, comparisons confirmed that the video in question is distinct from the Sudanese "Tamboul Tembelet Belil" content. The argument that the video is fake, based on a search result, is a misinterpretation. The verification concludes that the video is not a fabrication, and the images and sound are coherent, depicting a real scene. While the exact date and loc