Wildfires Scorch Greece for A Second Day, Thousands Evacuated
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Firefighters battled multiple wildfires across Greece on Wednesday, including blazes threatening villages and towns near the western city of Patras and on two tourist islands.
S. Korean Court Issues Warrant to Detain Ex-President Yoon's Wife
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A South Korean court issued a warrant to detain Kim Keon-hee, wife of former President Yoon Suk-yeol who has been kept in custody on insurrection and other charges, a special counsel team said Tuesday night.
US Judge Orders Restoration of Part of University of California Research Funds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to reinstate part of the funding it cut from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in July, as the university is facing a $1 billion settlement demand from the White House over alleged antisemitism on campus.
Malaysia's Top Court Allows Jailed Ex-PM Najib to Pursue Legal Bid for House Arrest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak won a major court battle on Wednesday that took him a step closer to being able to serve out a years-long jail term over the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal at home.
Clashes Erupt at Serbian Anti-Government Protests, with Dozens Injured
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Clashes erupted at protests in Serbia between opponents and supporters of the government in an escalation of tensions following more than nine months of persistent demonstrations against populist President Aleksandar Vucic.
Military Base in Alaska's Anchorage to Host Putin-Trump Summit: Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump, scheduled for Friday, will be held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a combined US Air Force and Army installation in Anchorage, Alaska, CNN reported, citing White House officials.
China Launches Countermeasures against Two EU Financial Institutions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China's commerce ministry on Wednesday announced countermeasures against two financial institutions in the European Union (EU) after the EU listed two Chinese financial institutions in its sanctions against Russia.
Kiev Ready to Discuss Any Kind of Ceasefire, Sees Truce as Foundational to Peace Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ukraine is ready to discuss a ceasefire, including an air truce, to spearhead real peace talks, аdviser to Vladimir Zelensky’s office Mikhail Podolyak said in an interview with Corriere della Sera.
Brazil's Lula, China's Xi Discuss BRICS, Bilateral Opportunities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping have discussed the role of the BRICS group of states and bilateral business over a phone call, according to Lula's office and Chinese state media said.
Wildfires in Spain Kill One, Force Thousands to Flee
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A man died from burns and thousands of people were forced to flee as wildfires swept through parts of Spain on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds during a searing heatwave.
Russia, Belarus to Hold Zapad 2025 Strategic Drills on September 12-16
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Russia-Belarus strategic drills dubbed Zapad 2025 will run on September 12-16, the head of the Belarusian Defense Ministry’s Department for International Military Cooperation, Assistant Defense Minister for International Military Cooperation Valery Revenko said on Tuesday.
Heatwave Scorches Parts of Europe, Fans Wildfire Threat in France
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A heat wave gripped parts of Europe on Monday, sending temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius in southern France and increasing risks of wildfires in wine country, while Bulgaria suffered blazes along its southern borders and Hungary saw record-breaking weekend temperatures.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Hopes Putin-Trump Talks Will Help to Normalize Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov expressed hope that the upcoming meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, will give an impetus to normalization of bilateral relations.
US, China Extend Trade Truce another 90 Days, Easing Tension between World’s Largest Economies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies.
Trump Announces Deployment of National Guard in Washington, DC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said at a White House press conference Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to assist in restoring law and order and public safety in Washington, DC.
West Wants to Use AI to Maintain Its World Hegemony: Russian Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Western countries want to monopolize artificial intelligence in the hope of maintaining their slipping hegemony in the information space, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the Expert news outlet.
Orban Refuses to Join EU Statement on Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has not signed a statement on the Ukrainian settlement by EU leaders in which they, among other things, supported Kiev’s policy course on Eurointegration.
Peace Deal Cannot Be Made without Ukraine: EU Leaders
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Any peace deal must respect international law and cannot be imposed without Kiev's consent, leaders of the European Union (EU) said Tuesday, ahead of a meeting between US and Russian presidents.
