Tunisia's president announces the launch of "national dialogue" but rules out the participation of the opposition in the talks.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 1000 GMT, April 5, 2022.

Pakistan will head to snap elections after Prime Minister Imran Khan accused the United States of attempting to oust him.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet describes the recent military coup in Sudan as "deeply disturbing," calling on the country's military leaders to "step back."

Sudan's military is reportedly still negotiating with the country's ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok to reach a new power-sharing deal, following the recent coup that plunged the African country into political crisis.

Tunisia's influential General Labor Union (UGTT) and two political parties have turned down an offer to discuss the country’s political crisis with a visiting US congressional delegation, insisting they reject any foreign meddling in local crisis.

Lebanon’s new prime minister-designate is very likely to step down, less than a month after he was named to the post by parliament.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin submits resignation after months of political infighting within his coalition government.

Regional and Arab countries have reacted to the latest developments in Tunisia after President Kais Saied suspended parliament and dismissed the government of Hisham Mashishi.

The leader of Tunisia’s biggest political party, Ennahda, has accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supporting the political crisis in the North African country.