Date: December, 21, 2024
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VW Reaches Union Deal to Cut 35,000 German Jobs after Gruelling Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Volkswagen on Friday announced sweeping changes to its German operations, including more than 35,000 future job cuts and sharp capacity reductions in a last-gasp deal between Europe's top carmaker and unions to avert mass strikes.
16 Troops Killed, 8 Injured in Attack in NW Pakistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sixteen troops were killed and eight others sustained injuries in a terrorist attack in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the early hours of Saturday, intelligence sources confirmed.
Rival Protests in Seoul over South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Demonstrators supporting and opposing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held rival protests several hundred meters apart in Seoul on Saturday, a week after he was impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law.
Iran Loses to Netherlands at Water Polo World Cup 2025 Division 2 Semis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran lost to the Netherlands 18-7 in the semifinal round of the Men's Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2 on Saturday.
Iran Reacts to Arrest of Nationals over Alleged Link with Drone Attack on US Forces
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Foreign Ministry of Iran has demanded explanation from the ambassador of Switzerland and Italy’s charge d'affaires for the capture of two Iranian citizens in the US and Italy for alleged connection with a drone attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan in January.
Iran Condemns Assassination of Embassy Staffer in Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the assassination of a local staff member of Iran’s embassy in Damascus.
President Asks Scientific Elites to Assist in Iran’s Progress
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Iranian medalists at international science Olympiads to contribute to the efforts to build and develop the homeland.
Havadar, Mehdi Rahmati Part Ways: IPL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mehdi Rahmati resigned as Havadar coach following poor results in the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL).
Record Bird Flu Cases Spark Alarm As US Reports Severe Human Infection
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A surge in bird flu infections across humans, cattle, and birds has prompted growing concern among experts, with the United States reporting its first severe human case of H5N1 this year and California declaring a state of emergency.
Cuba Stages Protest at US Embassy over Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tens of thousands of Cubans marched in front of the US embassy in Havana on Friday to protest longstanding sanctions in the waning weeks of the Biden administration, and as the island's government worries about possibly tougher treatment under US President-elect Donald Trump.
Tel Aviv Missile Strike Leaves Dozens Injured As Yemeni Solidarity with Gaza Intensifies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A ballistic missile fired from Yemen struck central occupied Palestine early Saturday, injuring over 30 people as Yemeni Armed Forces intensified operations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Probe Urged into Murder of 2 Iranians in Northern France
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran called on the French government to launch a serious investigation into the murder of two Iranian nationals in a shooting incident in northern France.
Car Hits Christmas Market in Germany, Killing at Least 2
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A car plowed through a Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg on Friday evening, killing at least two people - an adult and a small child - and injuring over 60, Saxony-Anhalt's state premier announced.
US Senate Approves Social Security Change despite Fiscal Concerns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Congress early on Saturday passed a measure to boost Social Security retirement payments to some retirees who draw public pensions — such as former police and firefighters — which critics warned will further weaken the program’s finances.
Joe Biden Approves $571 Million in Defense Support for Taiwan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of $265 million worth of military equipment.
Marian Banned for Three Years for Doping
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para athlete Mostafa Marian for three years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code.
Iran Water Polo Advances to Water Polo World Cup 2025 Division 2 Semifinals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran booked its place in the semifinals round of the Men's Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2.
