Diwali Fireworks Could Worsen Air in New Delhi, despite Fewer Farm Fires
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Fireworks set off during celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, could further worsen air quality in the Indian capital this week, officials said on Tuesday, offsetting a reduction in burning of farm waste in nearby states.
US Says N. Korea Sent 10,000 Troops to Join Russian War in Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An estimated 10,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia to train and fight against Ukraine in “the next several weeks”, the Pentagon has announced.
China Again Warns EU against Separate Talks with EV Makers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China renewed warnings to the European Union that if the bloc conducts separate negotiations with electric vehicle companies while in talks with China, that would "shake mutual trust" and interfere with the overall negotiations, Chinese commerce ministry said on Monday.
Kremlin Says No Intention to Meddle in Georgia’s Affairs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia does not interfere in Georgia’s internal affairs, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, commenting on the situation around Saturday’s parliamentary election in the country.
I Don’t Want War with Russia: Vance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US is not at war with Russia and should not seek one, Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance has said, when asked whether he would brand President Vladimir Putin an “enemy” of America.
Swiss President Says Deal with EU Possible This Year despite Immigration Hurdle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Swiss president voiced optimism on Monday that a deal with the European Union could still be reached by year-end on updating their relationship, despite a lack of agreement on issues like immigration.
Social Democratic Party Wins Lithuania's Parliamentary Runoff: Preliminary Results
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lithuania's opposition Social Democratic Party (LSDP) won the parliamentary election runoff on Sunday, according to preliminary results of the Central Electoral Commission.
US Elections: Musk Says He Can Cut $2 Trillion from Budget at Trump Rally
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Elon Musk claimed he can eliminate at least $2 trillion from the federal budget, laying out his vision for substantial government spending cuts if former US president Donald Trump wins the presidency.
Japan PM Vows to Stay On despite Election Debacle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed Monday to stay in office despite his gamble of snap elections backfiring, with the ruling party’s worst result in 15 years.
Georgian President Rejects Election Results
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili on Sunday rejected the results of parliamentary elections as grossly rigged.
North Korea Blames South's Military for Drone Intrusion
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea's defense ministry blamed South Korea's military for sending drones into its territory for political purposes, calling it an infringement upon the country's sovereignty, state media KCNA said on Monday.
Norway to Buy US Air Defense Missiles for More than $360 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Norway has agreed with US authorities to buy AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air defense missiles for more than 4 billion Norwegian crowns ($362.91 million), the Norwegian military said on Monday.
UN Security Council to Hold Meeting on Ukraine on October 30
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Ukraine on October 30, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, who currently presides over the Council, told reporters.
Demonstrators across Italy Call for An End to War Worldwide
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in seven Italian cities on Saturday calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, Ukraine and all global conflicts.
Putin Says Response to Attacks with Long-Range Weapon on Russian Territory Considered
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia’s Defense Ministry is considering various options of response to possible attacks with long-range weapons on Russian territory, President Vladimir Putin said.
Thousands Protest in Lisbon against Police Violence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of people took to the main avenue of downtown Lisbon on Saturday to protest police violence, several days after a policeman shot a Cape Verde-born Portuguese resident, triggering a wave of unrest.
Far Right Tipped to Gain Ground As Jaded Bulgarians Vote Again
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bulgarians began voting Sunday in their seventh election in less than four years, with dim hope of an end to political turmoil that has favored the country's far right.
Georgian Dream Party Wins Elections with 54.24% of Votes: Electoral Commission
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Georgian Dream, which is the ruling party in Georgia at present, is winning at parliamentary elections with 54.24% of votes, according to data of the Central Electoral Commission after manual counting of votes from 97% of polling stations.
