Emergency Warning Issued over Bushfire in Southeast Australia amid Heatwave
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An emergency warning has been issued for a bushfire burning west of Melbourne in Australia's second-most populous state.
South Korea’s Acting President Moves to Reassure Allies, Calm Markets after Impeachment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea’s acting president, Han Duck-soo, moved on Sunday to reassure the country’s allies and calm financial markets a day after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and suspended from his duties over a martial law attempt.
Britain Joins Trans-Pacific Pact in Biggest Post-Brexit Trade Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and Canada on Dec 15 as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.
Seoul Calls on Moscow Not to Discuss Improvement of Bilateral Ties amid Yoon’s Impeachment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has advised Moscow, which it accuses of holding illegal military cooperation with North Korea, against discussing bilateral relations with Seoul amid the latest developments in the southern Korean Peninsula, Yonhap reported.
Four Killed in A Shooting in Northern France, Suspect Claims Fifth Victim
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two security agents and two migrants were killed in a shooting in Loon-Plage near the northern city of Dunkirk, French media reported on Saturday, citing security sources.
Trump Taps Truth Social CEO Nunes to Lead Intelligence Board
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday named ally Devin Nunes, a former US lawmaker who now runs Trump’s Truth Social social media platform, to serve as chairman of President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.
At Least 11 Killed After Cyclone Chido Slams into France’s Mayotte
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 11 people have died after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte islands, the most severe storm to hit the French archipelago in 90 years, according to authorities.
Person Arrested After Trying to Jump Fence outside White House
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A person was arrested after attempting to climb a temporary fence near the White House this morning, according to a US Secret Service spokesperson.
US Louisiana Christmas Parade Shooting Injures Woman, Child
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A woman and a child were injured after gunshots rang out during a Christmas parade on Saturday night in downtown Baton Rouge, the capital city of the southern US state of Louisiana.
Canada to Make Robust Response to Proposed US Tariffs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Canada will make a robust response if US President-elect Donald Trump imposes steep tariffs on Canadian goods, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Friday.
South Korea’s Yoon Faces Second Impeachment Vote over Martial Law Bid
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A defiant South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote on Saturday over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a move that shocked the country, split his party and imperiled his presidency half way through his term.
Russian Assets Worth around 3.5 bln Euro Blocked in Germany: Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany’s authorities have frozen Russian assets worth around 3.5 bln euro within the EU’s sanctions regime by now, a source in the Federal Ministry of Finance said.
Bank of America, Goldman to Donate Undecided Amounts to Trump's Inaugural Committee
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bank of America, the second-largest US lender, and investment bank Goldman Sachs plan to contribute to US President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committees, but have yet to decide on the amount, spokespeople for each bank said Friday.
Thai Police Detain 2 Suspects After A Bomb in A Border Province Killed 3, Injured Scores
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thai police on Saturday said two suspects were in custody as authorities investigated a bombing in the north that killed at least three people and injured dozens of others.
Georgia Ruling Party Loyalist Kavelashvili Elected as President: Commission
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Georgia's ruling party on Saturday elected the country's president in a controversial election process amid a constitutional crisis and after weeks of mass pro-EU protests.
Washington Does Not Rule Out Sanctions on Chinese Banks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Washington’s administration does not rule out the possibility of imposing sanctions against individual Chinese banks for transactions that are allegedly related to Russia’s defense industry, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
One Dead, Dozens Missing in Greece Migrant Boat Sinking
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – One man died late Saturday when a migrant boat sank off Crete, Greece’s coast guard said, leaving 40 people reportedly missing while 39 survivors were rescued.
Georgia to Hold Presidential Election on Saturday
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Georgia will hold its presidential election on Saturday. The country’s new president will for the first time be elected by an electoral college and not through a popular vote.
