Biden Reaches Out to Republican Leaders for Support of Border Bill TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Joe Biden on Monday urged Republican leaders in the House and Senate to support a revived bipartisan bill on border security, even as House Speaker Mike Johnson declared the bill would be "dead on arrival." May, 21, 2024 - 12:16
Trump's Lawyers to Mount Defense in Hush Money Trial If Case Is Not Dismissed TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Donald Trump's lawyers will mount their defense on Tuesday in the former US president's hush money trial unless the judge overseeing the case agrees to dismiss it outright - an unlikely development. May, 21, 2024 - 16:10
1 Dead, Others Injured after London-Singapore Flight Hit Severe Turbulence, Singapore Airlines Says TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Singapore Airlines says a person has died aboard and others were injured when a London-Singapore flight encountered severe turbulence. May, 21, 2024 - 15:39
Crown Prince Reassures Saudis about King's Health, State TV Reports TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made reassuring comments about King Salman's health during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday after the royal court said on Sunday the monarch will undergo treatment for a lung inflammation, state TV reported. May, 21, 2024 - 15:47
China Commerce Ministry Bans Trading by Some US Companies TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China's Commerce Ministry said on Monday that it will prohibit some US firms from importing and exporting activities related to China, including one selling arms to Taiwan, and forbid them from making new investments in China. May, 20, 2024 - 14:48
US Judge Blocks Biden-Backed Rule Expanding Gun Background Checks TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US federal judge on Sunday blocked the Biden administration from fully implementing a new rule that would require gun dealers to obtain licenses and conduct background checks when selling firearms at gun shows and online. May, 20, 2024 - 10:59
South Africa’s Top Court Blocks Zuma from Contesting Election TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled that former President Jacob Zuma was disqualified from contesting parliamentary elections because of a prior criminal conviction. May, 20, 2024 - 15:43
Schumer Says US Senate Will Try again to Pass Border Bill TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday the Senate would once again try to pass a bipartisan border security bill this week after a previous attempt failed when enough Republicans withdrew their support at the urging of former US president Donald Trump. May, 20, 2024 - 12:44
North Korea Slams US Subcritical Nuclear Test, Vows Measures to Bolster Nuclear Deterrence TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea threatened Monday to take powerful deterrent action against the US nuclear threat, denouncing Washington for its recent subcritical nuclear test. May, 20, 2024 - 10:36
End of Zelensky’s Term to Have No Effect on Russia’s Operation: Kremlin TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The expiration of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's term of office will not affect the “special military operation”, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. May, 20, 2024 - 15:05
Trump Lawyers to Launch Final Blows at Michael Cohen in Hush-Money Trial TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Donald Trump’s lawyers are expected to launch their final blows at the credibility of Michael Cohen, the ex-lawyer and fixer who facilitated the $130,000 hush-money payment to the adult film star Stormy Daniels, as the criminal case against Trump resumes on Monday. May, 20, 2024 - 12:19
At Least 11 Injured in Overnight Shooting in Savannah, Police Say TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 11 people were injured during an overnight shooting in Savannah, US State of Georgia, on Saturday, according to police. May, 20, 2024 - 10:11
Smoking Kills 6700 People in Laos Annually TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Smoking-related illnesses kill 6,700 people annually in Laos, according to Laos' Ministry of Health. May, 20, 2024 - 14:37
Some 100,000 Affected by Climate Protest That Closes Munich Airport TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Members of the German climate activist group Last Generation breached Munich Airport's tarmac and glued themselves to a taxiway, disrupting travel for more than 100,000 passengers by forcing the airport to temporarily close on a busy holiday weekend. May, 19, 2024 - 10:16
Heavy Rains Set Off Flash Floods in Northern Afghanistan, Killing at Least 47 People TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More heavy rains in Afghanistan have triggered flash floods, raising the death toll to 47 in the country's north following weeks of devastating torrents that had already left hundreds dead and missing, a Taliban spokesman said Sunday. May, 19, 2024 - 15:08
France Mobilizes Police to Regain Control of New Caledonia Airport Road TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French police trying to restore order in the island territory of New Caledonia after days of deadly unrest have cleared dozens of barricades that had been blocking the main road linking the airport to the capital, Noumea, a French official said on Sunday. May, 19, 2024 - 12:40
Slovak PM’s Condition ‘Remains Very Serious’: Deputy TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition after surviving an assassination attempt, his deputy Robert Kalinak said on Saturday. May, 19, 2024 - 16:04
Russian MFA Describes Putin’s China Trip as Defining for World’s Future TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to China is set to determine the future of the world, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. May, 19, 2024 - 09:42
It Is Time for Ukraine to Recognize Realities on Ground, Lavrov Says TEHRAN (Tasnim) – It is time for Ukraine to recognize the realities on the ground and for the West to stop sacrificing Ukraine for its futile goals, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. May, 19, 2024 - 15:55
Three Dead, 3 Wounded in Early Morning Shooting in Ohio's Capital Columbus TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three people died and three others were wounded in an early morning shooting in US State of Ohio's capital over the weekend, authorities said. May, 19, 2024 - 12:52