US Trade Court Blocks Tariffs in Major Setback for Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US federal court blocked most of Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs from going into effect, boosting markets on Thursday even as the White House appealed against the decision by "unelected judges".
Early Voting Starts for South Korea Election Triggered by Martial Law
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Early voting in South Korea’s presidential elections began on Thursday, with both main candidates casting ballots in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s ill-fated suspension of civilian rule last year.
Manitoba Urges Thousands to Evacuate As Canada Wildfires Spread
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Manitoba declared a state of emergency and urged thousands of people in northern and eastern parts of the province to evacuate on Wednesday, as wildfires spread in Central and Western Canada.
Russian, Chinese Diplomats Discuss Ukrainian Settlement: MFA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin discussed the Ukrainian conflict settlement at a meeting in Beijing, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.
Trump Says Harvard Should Have 15 Percenct Cap on Foreign Students
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that there should be a cap of around 15 percent on foreign students at Harvard University, while continuing to pressure it to submit its list of foreign students.
Tens of Thousands Demonstrate in Nepal Seeking Restoration of Ousted Monarchy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the abolished monarchy be restored and the former king be made the head of state of the Himalayan nation demonstrated in Nepal Thursday.
Navy Plane Crashes in South Korea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A navy plane has crashed in the southern city of Pohang in South Korea, a local government official said on Thursday.
Amnesty Says over 10,000 Killed in Two Years in North, Central Nigeria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of people killed in violence committed by extremist groups and criminal gangs topped over 10,000 in two years in central and northern Nigeria, Amnesty International said Thursday.
Turkey Using All Diplomatic Means to Reconcile Russia, Ukraine: Erdogan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ankara is in constant contact with Moscow and Kiev and will use all its diplomatic capabilities to resolve the conflict, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
Streets Blocked, Barricades Burned As General Strike Roils Colombia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Colombia’s main cities Wednesday, part of a two-day “general strike” called by embattled leftist president Gustavo Petro, who is trying to push through major labor and healthcare reforms.
Kremlin on Trump's 'Playing with Fire' Comments: Putin Puts National Interests First
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Kremlin, commenting on remarks by US President Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin was "playing with fire" by refusing to engage in ceasefire talks with Kiev, said on Wednesday that national interests were paramount to the Russian leader.
Trump Administration Moves to Cut All Remaining Federal Contracts with Harvard
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump's administration plans to terminate the federal government's remaining contracts with Harvard University, according to a letter sent to federal agencies on Tuesday.
Announcement Regarding New Round of Russia-Ukraine Talks to Be Made Soon: Lavrov
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow will insist that Kiev abolish all discriminatory laws in Ukraine at a new round of direct talks to be announced soon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at an international meeting of high representatives in charge of security issues.
Trump Says ‘Golden Dome’ Free for Canada If It Joins US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could join his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system for free — but only if it becomes part of the United States.
US Mall Mass Shooting Suspect at Large: At Least 5 Injured
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A gunman shot and wounded five people at a Connecticut mall on Tuesday (May 27, 2025), prompting an evacuation and a massive police response, and officials say they are still searching for the suspect.
Musk ‘Disappointed’ by Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Elon Musk voiced his disappointment with US President Donald Trump’s recently passed tax and spending bill, saying it undermines efforts to reduce the federal deficit.
Five Teens Killed, Four Hospitalized after Stabbing Attack in Siberia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Five teenagers were killed and four were hospitalized as a result of a stabbing attack in Siberia’s Irkutsk Region, the local department of the Russian Investigative Committee said.
Kenya Begins Translocation of Black Rhinos to Boost Conservation of Iconic Species
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Kenya's wildlife authorities have begun the translocation of 21 critically endangered eastern black rhinos to the Segera Conservancy located in Laikipia County, about 250 km north of Nairobi, the country's capital.
