Date: May, 23, 2024
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Found: 26 News
Iran’s President Raisi to Be Laid to Rest in Shrine of Imam Reza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The streets of Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad leading to the holy shrine of the eighth Shiite imam are jam-packed with mourners attending late President Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral procession.
Chinese Embassy in UK Denies Allegations That Beijing Supplies Lethal Arms to Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Recent statements made by UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps that China is allegedly providing or preparing to provide Russia with lethal weapons are "groundless," the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom said in a statement on Thursday.
Two-Thirds in US Fear Violence Could Follow Election, Poll Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two out of three Americans say they are concerned that political violence could follow the Nov. 5 election rematch between Democratic US President Joe Biden and his Republican predecessor Donald Trump, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
Nine Dead after Political Rally Disaster in Mexico
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nine people have been killed and at least 50 injured after part of a stage collapsed at a political rally in Mexico on Wednesday, according to authorities.
Putin, King of Bahrain to Hold Talks in Two Sessions: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin's talks with Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa will be held today in the Kremlin first with their inner circles and then over an official breakfast, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Arab States Hail European Trio’s Decision on Palestine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three Arab countries, namely Iraq, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia welcomed recent decisions made by three European countries to recognize the State of Palestine.
Caretaker FM Lauds Amirabdollahian’s Successful Policies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Caretaker Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Baqeri paid tribute to late Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian for his effective and fruitful endeavors in the diplomatic field.
ICJ Order on Additional Measures in Genocide Case against Israel Expected Friday
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is scheduled to deliver its order Friday on a request for additional provisional measures in the genocide case against Israel.
South Korea, China, Japan to Hold First Summit in 4 Years on May 26-27
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will hold their first trilateral summit in more than four years in Seoul on May 26-27, Seoul’s presidential office said on May 23.
Resistance Front Officials Convene in Tehran: Exclusive
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The representatives of the region’s anti-Israeli resistance groups held a meeting in Tehran, attended by senior commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Beijing Launches ‘Punishment’ Drills around Taiwan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has kicked off a series of joint exercises around Taiwan designed to serve as a “punishment” and “warning” to separatist forces seeking independence of the island, it announced in a press release on Thursday.
Macron Says French Troops Will Stay in New Caledonia ‘As Long As Necessary’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French President Emmanuel Macron has said French soldiers will remain in New Caledonia “as long as necessary” after more than a week of unrest triggered by French plans to change electoral rules in the Pacific island territory.
Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer to Hit Campaign Trail As UK Election Race Begins
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Labor Party rival Keir Starmer will kick off their election campaigns in earnest on Thursday, a day after Sunak surprised the nation by calling a vote for July 4.
Egypt Willing to Broaden Ties with Iran: Top Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Egypt expressed his country’s readiness to strengthen and promote relations with Iran during a visit to Tehran.
President Raisi’s Funeral Held in Birjand before Burial in Mashhad
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A massive funeral service for late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was held in the eastern city of Birjand on Thursday before his burial in the holy city of Mashhad.
Ayatollah Khamenei Visits Family of Late President Raisi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei paid a visit to the house of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on May 22 to offer condolences to his family.
Ukraine Wants to Provoke NATO into Clash with Russia: Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Kiev government is taking provocative actions aimed at embroiling the United States and other NATO members into a head-on collision with Russia, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said.
Iran Loses to Serbia in 2024 Volleyball Nations League
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Serbia defeated Iran 3-1 (27-25, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) early Thursday.
