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.
Lightning Could Worsen Wildfire East of LA Already Threatening 35,000 Homes, Buildings
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An out-of-control wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles threatened tens of thousands of buildings and forced hundreds of residents to flee Sunday amid a days-long heat wave of triple-digit temperatures.
Kenya Starts DNA Testing to Identify Victims of School Blaze
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – DNA testing was due to begin in Kenya on Monday to help identify the boys who lost their lives in a deadly school dormitory blaze last week.
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.
