Italian Coastguard Vessel Picks Up Migrants from Albania to Transfer Them to Italy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Italian coastguard vessel collected migrants held in reception centers in Albania on Saturday to transfer them to Italy, after a court ruling dealt a blow to Rome's plans to house migrants picked up at sea outside the EU.
Hamas Confirms Martyrdom of Yahya Sinwar
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Khalil Hayya, head of Hamas in Gaza, issued a statement on Friday confirming the killing of the group’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, by Israeli forces in Gaza, a day after the Israeli regime announced it.
Iran Reported to Be Ready to Negotiate with France on Ceasefire in Lebanon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French newspaper Le Figaro has quoted Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying in an interview that Tehran would be willing to engage in concrete negotiations with Paris on the implementation measures of Resolution 1701.
Iconic Female Mountaineer Calls for Novices to Be Regulated
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A British mountaineer who set the record as the youngest female to climb all the 14 tallest mountains in the world said inexperienced climbers should not be allowed to climb the highest peaks because they run the risk of endangering their lives and others.
Hezbollah's Operations Room Declares New Phase in War with Israel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon has intensified confrontation with Israeli occupation forces, causing significant casualties and equipment losses, including the destruction of tanks and drones, while transitioning to a new escalatory phase.
Israel Claims Hamas Chief Sinwar Killed in Gaza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime has claimed that it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, an assassination that -if confirmed- would spell uncertainty for the Palestinian group in Gaza.
Bangladesh Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-Leader Hasina
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Bangladeshi court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for exiled ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August after she was toppled from power by a student-led revolution.
UN Report Says 1.1 Billion People in Acute Poverty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than one billion people are living in acute poverty across the globe, a UN Development Program report said Thursday, with children accounting for over half of those affected.
Japan's Ruling LDP at Risk of Losing Majority in Election, Media Polls Show
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan's ruling party may lose its majority in the lower house, according to media polling ahead of the Oct. 27 election, meaning it would likely have to rely on coalition partner Komeito to stay in power.
Extent of Brexit Impact on City of London Revealed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The City of London, the historical financial district within the British capital, has lost around 40,000 jobs since the country left the European Union in 2016, the local mayor said.
Harris Close on Trump’s Heels, Latest Poll Shows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is trailing Republican Donald Trump by just one point in the latest public opinion poll from Rasmussen Reports.
US Announces $425 mln Military Assistance Package for Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Joe Biden announced a new military assistance package for Ukraine worth $425 million, including air defense equipment, the White House said in a statement.
EU, West Losing Ukraine Conflict: Hungarian PM Orban
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Union and Western countries are losing the conflict in Ukraine, as evidenced by the situation on the battlefield, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in an interview with Germany’s The Pioneer news website during his October 14 visit to Berlin.
Scholz Says Nothing Changes in Germany’s Position, Decisions on Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that nothing in Germany’s position and decisions on Ukraine will change after Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky publicly presented his plan to settle the conflict.
North Korea Says Its Revised Constitution Defines South Korea as 'Hostile State' for First Time
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea confirmed Thursday that its recently revised constitution defines South Korea as “a hostile state" for the first time, two days after it blew up front-line road and rail links that once connected the country with the South.
Russia-China Cooperation on Rise despite External Pressure, PM Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow and Beijing are stepping up economic cooperation and launching joint investment projects despite unprecedented external pressure, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said.
World Rapidly Moving into 'Age of Electricity,' Says IEA Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The world is rapidly transitioning to an electric energy system, driven by a growing reliance on clean sources, according to an annual report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday.
Nigeria Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Almost 100: Police
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has killed at least 94 people and left 50 injured, police said on Wednesday.
