Biden ‘Not Confident’ of Peaceful Transition of Power in US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Joe Biden said he doubts that power will be transferred peacefully in January 2025, after the November presidential election, whether it is won by a Democrat or Republican.
Bangladesh Expecting Interim Government After Weeks of Strife
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Bangladesh is set to get a new, interim government headed by Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus on Thursday, after weeks of tumultuous student protests forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India.
UK PM Expects Rioters to Be Sentenced by End of Week
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he expects those arrested for participating in the riots that broke out following a stabbing attack in the city of Southport to be sentenced by the end of the week.
At Least 29 Members of Bangladeshi Former Ruling Political Party Perish Overnight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The bodies of former members of ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League political party have been discovered in several Bangladeshi cities, the Dhaka Tribune reported.
Fugitive Ex-Catalan Leader Plans Return to Spain despite Threat of Arrest over Failed Secession Bid
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalonia who fled Spain after organizing an illegal independence referendum in the wealthy Spanish region nearly seven years ago, announced that he plans to return home on Thursday despite the likelihood he will be arrested.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Slams EU as 'Lie Factory'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto sees the EU as a "lie factory" for obstructing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's peace initiative, supporting the halt of oil transit, and making accusations regarding migration policy.
Philippines Holds Joint Patrols with US, Canada, Australia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Philippines launched on Wednesday two days of joint sea and air exercises with the United States, Canada and Australia, a joint statement said, as Beijing presses its territorial claim over the South China Sea.
Wildfire Torches Hillside Homes in Southern California
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A wind-driven wildfire on a hillside above the southern California city of San Bernardino burned several homes and forced evacuations before it was brought under control on Tuesday, firefighters reported.
US Threatens NATO State with Sanctions over Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkey will face “consequences” if it continues to allow the sale to Russia of American civilian products with military applications during its conflict with Ukraine, a high-ranking US Commerce Department official has told the Financial Times.
Hotel Collapse in Western Germany Kills One, Traps Eight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Part of a hotel in western Germany collapsed late on Tuesday, killing one person and burying eight others, with rescuers trying to pull them from the rubble on Wednesday, authorities said.
Bangladesh President Dissolves Parliament, Frees Former PM Zia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bangladesh’s president dissolved Parliament on Aug 6, paving the way for the formation of an interim government, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising.
Spain's Catalonia to Elect New Leader as Ex-Leader Puigdemont's Arrest Looms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The parliament of Spain's Catalonia region is expected to elect a new leader this week, although the event may be upstaged by the return of its former leader from self-imposed exile, despite a pending warrant for his arrest.
US Secret Service Fears another Assassination Attempt on Trump: Senator
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Secret Service agents fear that the situation with the attempted assassination of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump could be repeated, Senator Josh Hawley, who represents the state of Missouri, told Fox News.
6,000 Police at Ready to Quell UK Riots: Government
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The UK government said on Tuesday that 6,000 specialist police officers were ready to deal with far-right rioting that broke out following the murder of three children, triggering a week of violence.
French Police Probe Ransomware Attack on Olympic Venue
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French cybercrime police are investigating a ransomware attack against the Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris where Olympic events including fencing and Taekwondo are being held, Paris prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Top Russian MP Warns of Tragic Consequences Globally amid US-EU Coordination in Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US and EU leaders may push the world to tragic consequences as they coordinate the military operation in Ukraine and send weapons to the country, Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said.
Thousands of Supporters of Pakistan’s Imprisoned Ex-Prime Minister Khan Rally to Demand His Release
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister rallied Monday in the country’s volatile northwest to mark the first anniversary of his arrest and demand his immediate release, officials said.
Four Killed After Storm Debby Hits Florida Coast
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least four people were killed as Tropical Storm Debby drenched Florida on Monday, threatening southeastern US states with heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding.
