Tunisia shuts offices of opposition party Ennahdha April 18, 2023 at 01:02AM

Tunisian authorities closed the offices of opposition party Ennahdha, which was the largest party in the dissolved parliament, a day after arresting its leader Rached Ghannouchi. This comes amid the arrest of over 20 opposition figures, including politicians, former ministers, businessmen, and trade unionists, since early February, who President Kais Saied claims were "terrorists" involved in a "conspiracy against state security.

Putin makes rare visit to Ukraine frontline regions April 17, 2023 at 11:19PM

President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to two frontline regions in Ukraine – Kherson and Lugansk – has been met with strong rebuke from Kyiv. Although the timing of the visit is not known, it is believed to have taken place recently. Since his visit, Russian forces have been accused of firing on the central market area of Kherson, injuring six people. The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing since February 2022 and much of the fighting is now focused around the town of Bakhmut. The recent surge follows months of relative calm.

Taiwan to buy 400 US anti-ship missiles intended to repel a China invasion April 17, 2023 at 11:42PM

Taiwan will buy up to 400 land-launched Harpoon missiles from Boeing Co. The contract marks the first mobile, land-launched version deal after previously purchasing its ship-launched varieties.

China says 'political manipulation' behind US arrests April 17, 2023 at 11:23PM