China’s Xi Calls for Preventing Escalation of Ukraine Conflict
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Any side effects or escalation of the Ukraine crisis should be prevented, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said at the BRICS Summit in Kazan.
Wife of Pakistan's Ex-PM Imran Khan Granted Bail in State Gifts Case, His Party Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A court in Pakistan granted bail to the wife of former prime minister Imran Khan in a case pertaining to the illegal sale of state gifts, his party said on Wednesday - a relief for the embattled politician who could see his spouse released from prison for the first time in months.
Trump Alleges UK ‘Interference’ in US Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign has filed a complaint over alleged election meddling in the upcoming US election by the UK’s ruling party.
Shootout in Mexico’s Sinaloa State Kills 19, Local Cartel Leader Arrested
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A shootout near the capital of Mexico’s Sinaloa state killed 19 suspected gang members, while one local cartel leader was arrested, Mexico’s defense ministry said on Tuesday, as intra-cartel violence intensifies.
DPRK Top Leader Inspects Strategic Missile Bases: KCNA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has inspected strategic missile bases, calling for the country's strategic missile force to keep counteraction posture in response to the ever-increasing threat by the United States, state media reported.
Britain, Germany to Bolster Defense Cooperation with New Agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain and Germany will sign a defense agreement on Wednesday, the first of its kind between Europe's two biggest spenders on defense, which includes a commitment to develop new deep-strike weapons.
Building Collapses during Heavy Rains in Southern India city, Killing at Least 5 Workers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A seven-story building under construction collapsed in southern India during heavy monsoon rains, killing at least five workers and trapping three others, police said Wednesday.
Putin, Maduro to Hold Talks at BRICS Summit on Wednesday: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro will hold talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit on Wednesday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Nearly 40 Countries to Take Part in BRICS Plus/Outreach Format in Kazan: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Representatives of almost 40 countries will take part in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format meeting on the last day of the summit in Kazan, the Kremlin press service reported.
Thousands Evacuate in Bologna As Heavy Rain Batters Parts of Italy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Several thousand people have been forced to evacuate their homes due to heavy rain in northern Italy.
Prominent Democrat Wants Musk Investigated over $1mn Pledge to Voters
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has suggested that police should investigate Elon Musk after the pro-Trump tech billionaire offered money to people who backed his petition in support of the US Constitution.
Lavrov Slams Biden's Words about US Readiness for Nuclear Talks with Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Joe Biden's call for talks on nuclear arms control without preconditions is nothing but a deception, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
More than 1 Million Voters Cast Early Ballots in North Carolina
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nearly 1.01 million North Carolinians have already voted in the November general election, state officials reported Sunday.
Pakistan Lawmakers Change Constitution to Strengthen Influence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistan’s ruling coalition approved a set of changes in the Constitution early Monday morning, in a show of strength in parliament by cutting the powers of the top judiciary to appoint its chief.
Preliminary Results in Moldova Put Anti-EU Side Ahead in Referendum
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Preliminary results in Moldova show voters saying no in a referendum on whether to enshrine in the country’s constitution its path towards the 27-nation European Union.
Two Dead As Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Greek Island
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A boat carrying undocumented migrants capsized during the night off the Greek island of Samos, leaving two people dead, while 22 were rescued, coast guard officials said Monday.
2 Killed, 38 Injured in Flash Flooding in New Mexico
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least two people have been killed, 38 injured and nearly 300 rescued after overnight flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall swamped roads and homes in Roswell, a city in the southeastern US mountain state of New Mexico, authorities said on Sunday.
UK Waging ‘Aggressive War’ against Russia: Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin told the BBC that the UK government is using Ukraine to wage a proxy war against Russia.
