Trump Slams Use of Biden’s Autopen as One of Biggest Scandals in American History
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The use of former US president Joe Biden’s autopen by White House officials has become one of the biggest scandals in US politics, incumbent US leader Donald Trump said.
Cologne Starts Its Biggest Evacuation since 1945 to Defuse WWII Bombs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 20,000 residents were being evacuated from part of Cologne’s city center on Wednesday as specialists prepared to defuse three unexploded US bombs from World War II that were unearthed earlier this week.
Istanbul to Remain Venue for Moscow-Kiev Talks: Senior Russian Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The question of choosing an alternative venue for Russia-Ukraine talks is not even being raised, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said.
Trump Says China’s Xi ‘Hard to Make A Deal with’ amid Trade Dispute
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, is tough and “extremely hard to make a deal with”, days after he accused China of violating an agreement to roll back tariffs and trade restrictions.
1 Dead, 5 Injured in Toronto Shooting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A man was killed and five others injured after a shooting that took place Tuesday evening near a Yorkdale mall in Toronto, according to local police.
Ukraine Would ‘Suck Up Every Euro’ as EU Member: Hungary
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ukraine would be a huge drain on EU resources if it became a member of the bloc, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned.
South Koreans Vote in Snap Election to Pick New President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Koreans headed to the polls Tuesday in a snap election being held to pick a new leader, months after President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office for declaring martial law.
Trump Asks US Supreme Court to Allow Mass Federal Layoffs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to halt a judicial order blocking mass job cuts and the restructuring of agencies, part of the Republican president's campaign to downsize and reshape the federal government.
EU Unlikely to Prepare New Sanctions on Russia by Mid-June: Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – European Union countries are unlikely to prepare the 18th package of sanctions on Russia by the G7 summit, set to be held in Canada on June 15-17, the EUObserver online newspaper reported, citing European diplomats.
Man Killed in Stabbing in Australia's Sydney
TEHRAN ( Tasnim) – A man was killed in a stabbing in western Sydney described by police as a "gruesome" attack.
China Says ‘Firmly Rejects’ US Claim of Violating Tariff Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China said Monday it “firmly rejects” claims by the United States that it had violated a deal to lower crippling tariffs between the world’s two largest economies.
More Americans Say Neither Party Has Strong Leaders: Poll
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Americans are more likely to say neither party has strong leaders than they are to attribute the characteristic to either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party, according to the latest CNN/SSRS poll.
Polish Eurosceptic Nawrocki Wins Presidential Vote, Electoral Commission Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Polish nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki won the second round of the country's presidential election with 50.89% of the votes, the electoral commission said early on Monday on its website.
UK Increasing Defense Spending to Ensure Armed Forces' Combat Readiness: PM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Kingdom is increasing its defense spending in order to ensure the combat readiness of its armed forces amid growing tensions in Europe, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
Lavrov, Rubio Discuss Situation around Ukrainian Crisis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The situation around the Ukrainian crisis was the focus of a phone call between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Russian foreign ministry said.
At Least 34 Dead in India's Northeast after Heavy Floods
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 34 people have died in India's northeastern region after heavy floods caused landslides over the last four days, authorities and media said on Monday, and the weather department predicted more heavy rain.
Gunmen Kill 25 in Restive Central Nigeria State
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Gunmen over the weekend killed 25 people in two attacks across north-central Nigeria’s Benue state, local authorities said Monday, the latest violence in a region known for deadly land disputes and reprisals.
1 Dead, 11 Wounded in Shooting at North Carolina Party
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – One person was killed and 11 other people were wounded in a shooting Sunday morning at a party in western North Carolina, according to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office.
