DPRK Strengthens Sovereignty under Destructive Forces’ Heavy Pressure: Medvedev
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continues to strengthen state sovereignty and independence under "destructive forces’ unprecedented pressure," the leader of the United Russia party Dmitry Medvedev said.
France Asks EU to Let It Delay Submitting Budget Deficit Plan, La Tribune Reports
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – France has asked the European Commission to extend beyond Sept. 20 its deadline for submitting a plan to reduce its public deficit to ensure coherence with Paris' 2025 draft budget, La Tribune du Dimanche said on Sunday.
British Airways Weekend Cancellations Exceed 200 Flights with More Axed on Sunday
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Airways has canceled dozens of flights to and from its main base at London Heathrow for a third day in a row.
Trump Threatens Lawyers, Donors, Election Officials with Prison for 'Unscrupulous Behavior'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US president Donald Trump, who makes frequent claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen through rampant fraud, warned Saturday that he would attempt to imprison anyone who engages in "unscrupulous behavior" during the 2024 race results.
Venezuelan Opposition Presidential Candidate Leaves Country for Asylum in Spain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has left the country for asylum in Spain, the Venezuelan government said on Saturday.
George Bush Won’t Formally Endorse Candidate in 2024 US Election: Reports
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US president George W. Bush does not plan to formally endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, his office told multiple outlets on Saturday.
Deaths, Injuries after 3 Accidents Involving Small Planes in Germany
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three people in Germany died in two separate plane crashes in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia on Saturday, while two more were injured when a light aircraft crashed in Hesse, in a third in incident further south.
Multiple People Reported Hit in Latest Case of Mass Shooting in US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Multiple people were shot Saturday along Interstate 75 in a rural area of southeastern Kentucky, authorities said.
Typhoon Yagi Weakens after Killing Dozens in Vietnam, China, Philippines
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, after wreaking havoc in northern Vietnam, China's Hainan and the Philippines, claiming dozens of lives, according to preliminary reports.
Algerian Candidate Hassani Cherif's Campaign Says It Recorded Election Violations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Algerian presidential candidate Abdelaali Hassani Cherif's campaign said in a statement on Sunday that it had recorded cases of violations in the country's Saturday presidential election, initial results of which have yet to be announced.
Algeria Votes with Tebboune Eyeing Easy Re-Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Algerians began voting on Saturday in a presidential election widely expected to bring a second term for the incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune who is hoping for a high turnout.
Thousands Protest in France After Macron Picks Barnier as Prime Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest President Emmanuel Macron's decision to appoint centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister with left-wing parties accusing him of stealing legislative elections.
Kremlin Spokesman Denies Russia Meddles in US Elections
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied US allegations that Russia is interfering in American elections.
Judge Delays Trump Hush Money Sentencing until after Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A New York judge on Friday delayed former US president Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money criminal case until after the Nov. 5 election, writing that he wants to avoid the unwarranted perception of a political motive.
North Korea Sends Hundreds More Trash Balloons South: Seoul’s Military
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea has floated hundreds more trash-filled balloons southward, Seoul’s military said Saturday, the latest salvo in the two countries’ tit-for-tat campaigns of provocation and propaganda.
Trump Pledges to Scale Back Use of Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has promised to drastically reduce the use of sanctions by the US if he wins the election in November.
2024 Summer Breaks Global Temperature Records
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The summer of 2024 has set new temperature benchmarks globally, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) released Thursday.
500 Evacuated from Mountain in Central Germany As Wildfire Breaks Out
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Some 500 people are being brought to safety from the a mountain in northern Germany due to a forest fire, a spokesman for the Harz district said on Friday as the blaze continued to spread despite efforts to control it.
