Mother’s Day in Tunisia: Tunisians mark Mother’s Day on May 31, aligning with France, Morocco, Algeria and Senegal, while Egypt and parts of the Gulf celebrate on different dates—an easy reminder that one “holiday” can carry many layered histories. World Cup culture: With FIFA roster deadlines looming, Tunisia is drawn into Group F (Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia), while coverage keeps spotlighting how the tournament is becoming a global cultural show, from fan zones to artist-made posters. Arts & memory: Tunisia’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs paid tribute to actress Malika Hablani, recalling her major TV dramas, and a new look at Abbas Suleiman’s “Hamouda’s Final Days” turns the spotlight on wandering, loss and identity in Tunisian fiction. Fashion & heritage: Azzedine Alaïa’s archive legacy is revisited through a Dior-Alaïa dialogue, while a Tunisia-focused Summer 2026 color guide ties runway palettes to local heat and occasions. Public life & rights: Tunisia’s civic space is under pressure as authorities intensify a crackdown on NGOs, with Inkyfada facing dissolution proceedings. Health & society: Russell Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation expands community mental health education in Los Angeles, partnering with local women-led groups. Food safety rumor: After the Meknassi tragedy, watermelon blame spread online—health authorities say the fruit isn’t the cause, but hygiene after cutting remains the real takeaway.