Intense Heat Grips Eastern, Western Japan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Eastern and Western Japan are experiencing intense heat, with some areas expected to reach temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius.
Poland Set for Knife-Edge Presidential Runoff As Far Right Surges
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The centrist and nationalist hopefuls contesting Poland's presidential election runoff began trying to win over the supporters of eliminated candidates on Monday, in a major test of the coalition government's pro-European policies.
Starmer to Host First UK-EU Summit since Brexit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts European Union (EU) chiefs on May 19 for a landmark summit designed to usher in a closer relationship, five years after Brexit.
China Fully Respects Denmark's Sovereignty on Greenland, Foreign Minister Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China fully respects Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity on the Greenland issue, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Danish counterpart on Monday, urging the European nation to reciprocate over China's own sovereignty concerns.
Trump to Carry Out Tariff Threats If Nations Don’t Negotiate in ‘Good Faith,’ US Treasury Chief Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump will impose tariffs at the rate he threatened last month on trading partners that do not negotiate in “good faith” on deals, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in television interviews on Sunday.
FBI Identifies Suspect in Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An FBI official said on Sunday investigators have identified a suspect connected to a bombing near a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, and said he held "nihilistic ideations."
Heavy Rains Kill 5 in China's South, Authorities Issue Disaster Alerts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Heavy rains in China's southern Guangdong and Guangxi provinces killed five people and left several missing over the weekend as authorities issued alerts for severe rain, mountain flooding and geological disasters in the south of the country.
Indonesia Searches for 19 People after Landslide at Gold Mine in Papua
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Indonesian rescue teams were searching for 19 people missing after heavy rain caused a landslide at a gold mine in its easternmost region of Papua, officials said on Monday.
Putin, Trump Expected to Talk over Phone
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected on May 19 to hold his third conversation with his US counterpart Donald Trump since the beginning of the year.
Centrist Dan Wins Romanian Presidency over Hard-Right Pro-Trump Rival
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Romania's centrist Bucharest mayor, Nicusor Dan, won the country's presidential election on Sunday in a shock upset over a hard-right, nationalist rival who had pledged to put Romania on a path inspired by US President Donald Trump's politics.
Moscow Hits Back at Romania’s Election Meddling Claims
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed allegations from Romania that Moscow interfered in the second round of the country’s presidential elections.
Presidential Election Kicks Off in Poland
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Polish presidential election is underway in what will likely be a tight contest pitting critics of the EU against those supporting deeper integration. A runoff will be held on June 1 if no candidate secures a majority in Sunday’s first round.
World Health Organization Looks Ahead to Life without US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hundreds of officials from the World Health Organization will join donors and diplomats in Geneva from Monday with one question dominating their thoughts — how to cope with crises from mpox to cholera without their main funder, the United States.
Mogadishu Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 10 at Army Recruitment Drive
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 10 people were killed on Sunday after a suicide bomber targeted a queue of young recruits registering at the Damanyo military base in the Somali capital Mogadishu, witnesses said.
Building Fire Kills 17, Injures Others in Southern India
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a fire that broke out at a building near the historic Charminar monument in southern Hyderabad city, officials said Sunday.
California Fertility Clinic Bombing An 'Act of Terrorism', FBI Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – One person was killed and at least four other people were injured after a vehicle exploded outside of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, US State of California, on Saturday morning, in what the FBI called an "intentional act of terrorism."
Second Arrest for Arson Attacks at British PM's Home
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A 26-year-old man was arrested on Saturday at London Luton Airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.
Indian Space Agency’s Satellite Mission Fails Due to Technical Issue in Launch Vehicle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Indian space agency’s mission to launch into orbit a new Earth observation satellite failed after the launch vehicle encountered a technical issue during the third stage of flight, officials said Sunday.
