Three Killed in Pakistan, Afghanistan Border Clash, Kabul Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three Afghan civilians were killed in a border clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan security forces, a spokesman for the Taliban administration in Kabul said on Tuesday.
Trump, Musk Talk about Assassination Attempt, Deportations during Glitchy Chat on X
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US president Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and promised the largest deportation in US history during a high-profile return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter — a conversation that was plagued by technical glitches.
Boris Johnson in Running for Senior Role at UK Newspaper: Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former British prime minister Boris Johnson is being considered for the role of global editor-in-chief of The Telegraph newspaper, several UK media outlets have reported.
Turkish Police Arrest Masked Man after Five People Stabbed, State Media Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish police have arrested an 18-year-old masked man after five people were wounded in a stabbing attack in the northwestern city of Eskisehir, state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Tuesday.
Police Back on Bangladesh Capital’s Streets As Strike Ends
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bangladeshi police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday, ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the abrupt ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.
Democrats Target American Swing State Voters Overseas to Win Support for Harris
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will spend over US$100,000 (S$132,000) in a first-ever push to register the 9 million Americans living abroad, working to win votes for the party’s nominee, US Vice-President Kamala Harris, in the Nov 5 presidential election.
Russian Defense Chief Sees Ukraine War as Armed Conflict between Moscow, West
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Russia-Ukraine war is actually an armed conflict with the US-led collective West, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said at the opening ceremony of the Army 2024 forum.
World Youth Unemployment Rate Lowest for 15 Years: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Global youth unemployment is at its lowest level for 15 years, the United Nations said on Aug 12, though not all regions have yet recovered from the COVID-19 slump.
Greek Wildfire Rages near Athens; Towns, Hospitals Evacuated
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A fast-moving wildfire fueled by gale-force winds raged unabated closer to Athens on Monday, burning trees, houses and cars and forcing evacuations of hospitals and at least 11 towns and villages, Greek authorities said.
Stolen Helicopter Crashes into Australian Hotel, Pilot Killed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A stolen helicopter crashed into a hotel in Australia on Monday, killing the pilot.
Bomb Blast Kills 1, Wounds 11 in Afghanistan’s Capital Kabul
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A bomb blast on a minibus in a religious-minority neighborhood of Afghanistan’s capital killed one person and wounded 11 others on Sunday, a Kabul police spokesman said.
Australia, US, UK Sign Nuclear Transfer Deal for AUKUS Subs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia said Monday it had signed a deal to allow the exchange of nuclear secrets and material with the United States and Britain, a key step toward equipping its navy with nuclear-powered submarines.
Switzerland Mulling ‘Secret Agreements’ with NATO: Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Swiss government could revise its security policy by intensifying military cooperation with NATO, representing a significant adjustment to its longstanding policy of neutrality, the Blick news outlet reported on Sunday, citing a draft of a document it reviewed.
South Korea ,US Will Start Summer Military Drills Next Week
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea and the United States will begin their annual joint military exercises next week with a focus on improving their combined capabilities to deter and defend against growing North Korean nuclear threats, the allies said Monday.
Anti-Racism Protesters Take to UK Streets following Far-Right Riots
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands gathered on the streets of the UK on Saturday at anti-racist rallies held across the nation.
Thousands Demand Halt to Rio Tinto's Lithium Project in Serbia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Belgrade on Saturday demanding a halt to Rio Tinto's lithium project in Western Serbia over fears it could pollute nearby land and water.
Two Killed, 15 Injured in Clashes in Bangladesh
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Two people were killed and 15 others were injured as a result of clashes between protesters and the military in the city of Gopalganj in the Dhaka region of Bangladesh, the Daily Observer newspaper reported.
Violent Incidents in Copenhagen "Completely Unacceptable": Danish PM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed deep concern over the recent surge in violent incidents in Copenhagen, many of which involved Swedish perpetrators.
