Trump Declares ‘Unprecedented Mandate’ after Winning Presidency for Second Time
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US president Donald Trump declared the country had delivered him and Republicans an “unprecedented mandate” as he took a victory lap early Wednesday after multiple outlets projected he would win the White House.
Putin Still Open to Dialogue with US: Kremlin Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is still willing to engage in dialogue with the United States, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said, adding that it will be clear whether Washington's stance on this changes in January 2025.
Russia Rejects Links to Bomb Scares at Polling Places in Key US States
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow described as “malicious slander” reports that fake bomb threats directed at polling locations in four battleground states in the US election – Georgia, Michigan, Arizona and Wisconsin – originated from Russian email domains and were part of an interference operation.
At Least 89 People Missing from Floods in Eastern Spain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims.
US Capitol Police Arrest Man Carrying Torch, Flare Gun on Election Day
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Capitol Police said on Tuesday that officers have arrested a man who attempted to enter the Capitol building smelling like fuel and armed with potentially dangerous devices.
Republicans Retake Control of US Senate after Democrats Lose Majority
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Republicans have recaptured the US Senate, achieving what was billed in advance as the most attainable goal for the party in this year’s elections.
China Hopes for Peaceful Coexistence with US: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China hopes for peaceful and mutually beneficial coexistence with the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a briefing, commenting on the US presidential election.
Pilots Missing As Military Jet Crashes in Vietnam, State Media Reports
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two pilots were missing in Vietnam after a Russian-made Yak-130 light combat training aircraft crashed on Wednesday in the central province of Binh Dinh, state-affiliated newspapers reported.
Polls Begin to Open in US, with Millions to Cast Their Ballots to Elect Next President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Americans are starting to cast their ballots Tuesday as polling stations begin to open across the US with the future of the American presidency coming down to a nail-biter race between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Ukraine Planned to Seize Russian Nuclear Power Plant, Moscow Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ukraine planned to seize a nuclear power plant during its large-scale incursion into Kursk Region, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said, adding that officials in Kiev had incorrectly assumed that a potential accident would only be harmful to Russia.
Irish PM to Call General Election This Week
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said on Tuesday that he plans to call a parliamentary election later this week, likely setting up a polling date for the end of the month.
Trump Calls Harris A ‘Disaster’ As He Concludes Final Day of Campaigning
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US president Donald Trump delivered a final pitch to the American people, making four stops in three different states to denounce his opponent, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, as a “disaster”.
Canadian Ports Lock Out Dock Foremen following Strike Notice
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Maritime employers in Canada's British Columbia locked out more than 730 dock foremen across the country's west coast ports, including the largest port, Vancouver, in a labor dispute on Monday afternoon.
Boeing Factory Workers Vote to Accept Contract, End More than 7-Week Strike
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Unionized machinists at Boeing voted Monday night to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash.
North Korea Launches Multiple Short Range Ballistic Missiles towards Sea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the eastern sea Tuesday, South Korea's military reported.
Thousands Protest Alleged Election Fraud in Georgia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Several thousand Georgians protested in Tbilisi on Monday over alleged election rigging by the governing party and foreign interference in last month’s parliament election, which the opposition denounced as “stolen.”
‘Panic Buttons,’ SWAT Teams: US Braces for Election Unrest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Panic buttons for poll workers, special weapons teams deployed on rooftops, and hundreds of National Guard personnel on standby.
Indonesia, Russia Navies Hold First Joint Drills in Java Sea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Naval forces of Indonesia and Russia began their first joint military training drills in the Java Sea on Monday, the Indonesian navy said, which analysts say shows the Southeast Asian country's willingness to befriend any country.
