Hundreds Flee after Philippine Volcano Warning
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hundreds of people fled their homes in the Philippines on Wednesday after a volcano spurted harmful gases, an official said, as experts warned of a potential eruption.
Czech Police Threaten Government with Protest Plans
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Czech police officers have threatened weeks-long protests over stagnating salaries, after claiming that government concessions on the issue are insufficient.
Flash Flood Sweeps Away Hamlet As Vietnam Storm Toll Rises to 141 Dead
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A flash flood swept away an entire hamlet in northern Vietnam, killing 16 people and leaving dozens missing as deaths from a typhoon and its aftermath climbed to 141 on Wednesday.
Germany Tightens Controls at All Borders in Immigration Crackdown
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany's government announced plans to impose tighter controls at all of the country's land borders in what it called an attempt to tackle irregular migration and protect the public from threats such as extremism.
Moscow to Respond to All US Sanctions against Russian Media: Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned Washington that Russia will respond to any of its sanctions against the Russian mass media.
Russia Taking Defense Measures amid NATO Exercises in Finland: Senior Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia's main priority is to protect the country and its people, and as it watches NATO drills being conducted in Finland near the Russian border, this comes into focus, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said.
Indian State Imposes Curfew after Ethnic Clashes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Authorities in India’s strife-torn northeastern state of Manipur imposed a curfew on Tuesday after violent rallies staged to condemn the latest round of killings in ethnic clashes.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Vows to Exponentially Boost Nuclear Arsenal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country is now implementing a nuclear force construction policy to increase the number of nuclear weapons “exponentially,” state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.
Wildfires Tear through Western US during Heatwave
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Wildfires fueled by soaring temperatures in the western United States have scorched thousands of acres, forcing hundreds of families to flee, US officials said on Sept 9.
Yerevan, Baku Agree Upon 13 Articles, Preface of Draft Peace Agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan have managed to agree on 13 articles and preface of the draft peace agreement, and Yerevan proposes to sign the already agreed points, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during the Yerevan Dialogue 2024 international forum.
First Televised Debates between Trump, Harris to Be Held in USA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US presidential candidates - former US president Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris - will hold their first televised debate after being officially nominated for the highest state office by the Republican and Democratic parties.
Pakistan Police Detain Several Lawmakers of Jailed Imran Khan’s Party
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistani police detained several lawmakers and leaders of former prime minister Imran Khan’s party in raids a day after it held a major rally in the capital to demand his release, the party and police said on Tuesday.
Russia to Join China in Military Drills
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Russian military will dispatch naval and air forces in September to participate in drills in the waters and airspace of the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk organized by the Chinese military, China's Ministry of National Defense announced Monday.
Poll Suggests Trump, Harris in A Tie Ahead of First Presidential Debate
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US presidential race remains neck-and-neck according to polls released two days before Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hold their first – and potentially only – televised debate.
Typhoon Yagi Leaves 46 Dead in Vietnam, Pounds Factories
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and widespread damage to infrastructure and factories as it churned westwards, preliminary government estimates showed on Monday.
Algeria Declares President Tebboune Election Winner with 95% of Vote
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Algerian authorities declared President Abdulmadjid Tebboune the overwhelming winner of Saturday's election on Sunday, but a rival candidate alleged irregularities in the count and fewer than half of registered voters cast ballots.
Russia Works for Preventing Major War in Middle East: Lavrov
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Middle East is on the verge of a major regional war and Russia is working with all sides for preventing it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a session of the Strategic Dialogue between Russia and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Persian Gulf.
China Says Ties with Philippines at A Crossroads over South China Sea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China called on the Philippines to "seriously consider the future" of a relationship "at a crossroads" in a Monday commentary published by the People's Daily, the newspaper of the governing Communist Party, amid tensions in the South China Sea.
