Court Confirms Sentence for Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An appeals court in Bosnia-Herzegovina confirmed Friday an earlier court ruling that sentenced the Bosnian Serb president, Milorad Dodik, to one year in prison and banned him from politics for six years over his separatist actions as tensions mount in the fragile Balkan state.
Israeli Attacks Kill Starving Palestinians in Gaza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 10 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Friday.
Delta Flight Diverted Due to Turbulence; 25 Hospitalized: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis after encountering severe turbulence, US local media reported on Thursday.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas Resigns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas on Thursday informed the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party's board of his decision to resign.
Medvedev Reminds Trump about Dangers of ‘Walking Dead’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev issued a pointed warning to US President Donald Trump, urging him not to ignore the peril posed by those he labels "dead."
Pakistan Opposition Leader Given 10 Years for Imran Khan Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The opposition leader in Pakistan's parliament was among more than 100 people convicted Thursday over nationwide protests in support of Imran Khan in 2023, his party said.
Myanmar Junta Ends State of Emergency in Election Run-Up
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Myanmar’s junta ended the country’s state of emergency on Thursday, ramping up preparations for a December election being boycotted by opposition groups and criticized by international monitors.
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-President Yoon Again
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A South Korean court on Thursday issued a fresh arrest warrant for former president Yoon Suk Yeol, enabling prosecutors to forcibly bring him in for questioning after he refused to appear at his summons multiple times.
EU Armies Way below NATO Targets: Military Commissioner
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – European NATO members’ armed forces are operating at just half the strength required by the bloc, the EU’s top defense official has warned, stressing the need to reduce dependence on US suppliers to drive down the costs of the military buildup.
US F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes in California, Pilot Ejects Safely
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An F-35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California, the US Navy said on Wednesday.
Clock Ticks on US Tariff Hikes As Trump Expands Trade Wars
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Time is running short for governments to strike deals with Washington to avert tariff hikes that Donald Trump has vowed against dozens of economies — and the US president continues to expand his trade wars.
Portugal, Spain Fight Wave of Wildfires
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Thousands of firefighters struggled to put out a dozen wildfires raging in northern Portugal and central Spain through the night and into Wednesday, in the largest wave of blazes in the Iberian Peninsula so far this year after weeks of summer heat.
China Says to Hold Military Drills with Russia in August
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese and Russian forces will hold joint military exercises next month, the Chinese defense ministry announced on Wednesday.
Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Second Ceasefire Violation in Two Days
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thailand’s military accused Cambodian forces on Wednesday of breaching a ceasefire agreement at three separate locations along the disputed border, warning that continued aggression could compel Thai forces to respond more decisively.
Eighteen EU Members Apply for A Total of $147 Billion from Defense Fund
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Eighteen European Union states have so far shown an interest in taking out loans worth a total of at least 127 billion euros ($147 billion) from a fund aimed at boosting the bloc's defenses, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
Trump Says US Intends to Impose 25% Tariffs on Goods from India
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US administration intends to impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from India, US President Donald Trump told reporters on board his plane en route from Aberdeen to Washington.
An Explosion, Fire at A Nebraska Plant Are Preventing A Search for 3 Missing People
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Firefighters in eastern Nebraska battled a fire for hours following an explosion Tuesday at a wood pellet manufacturing plant, but authorities said they have been unable to get close enough to search for three people believed to be missing.
Trump Approval Rating Sinks to 40%, Lowest of His Term, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped one percentage point to 40%, the lowest level of his second term in office, as Americans remained concerned about his handling of the economy and immigration, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
