Iran Confirms Release of National Jailed in Sweden TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Iran confirmed on Saturday that former Iranian official Hamid Nouri has been released from prison in Sweden. 3 hours ago
Iranian Olympiad Medalists Meet Leader in Tehran TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A number of medal winners of national and international scientific Olympiads met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday, June 15, 2024. 4 hours ago
Russia, Egypt to Conduct Joint Naval Exercises in Mediterranean TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two warships of the Russian Pacific Fleet will participate in joint naval exercises with the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday. 4 hours ago
Noshad Alamiyan Secures Paris 2024 Spot in Latest World Rankings TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian table tennis player Noshad Alamiyan secured his spot in the 2024 Olympic Games. 5 hours ago
Cuba Rejects US Naval Presence in Its Territory TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Cuba has strongly condemned the presence of a US nuclear submarine at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, located in the southeastern part of the island, which Cuba considers illegally occupied territory. 5 hours ago
EU Divided on New Sanctions against Russia TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The EU has failed to agree on a new round of sanctions against Russia due to Germany’s opposition to the proposed plan to punish companies doing business with Moscow, Reuters reported on Friday night, citing EU diplomats. 5 hours ago
Thousands to March across France against Far Right TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Demonstrations were expected in Paris and several other French cities on Saturday to protest against the far-right National Rally's (RN) surge in last Sunday's European elections. 5 hours ago
North Korea Building Roads, Walls inside Demilitarized Zone TEHRAN (Tasnim) - North Korea’s military has been building roads and walls inside the Demilitarized Zone that separates it from the South, the Yonhap news agency reported Saturday. 6 hours ago
Iran, Sweden Agree on Prisoner Swap with Oman’s Mediation TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Sultanate of Oman has reportedly mediated in an exchange of prisoners between Iran and Sweden. 6 hours ago
Iran Suffers Second Loss in 2024 Junior AHF Cup TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s U-21 hockey team lost to Oman 2-1 in the Men's Junior AHF Cup 2024 on Saturday. 6 hours ago
Israeli Raids in West Bank Spark Clashes, Detentions TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Clashes erupted in several West Bank communities as Israeli forces conducted multiple raids, resulting in injuries and detentions, according to local sources. 6 hours ago
Iranian Rowers Win Medals at 2024 Asian Canoe U-23 Championships TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian rowers claimed several medals at the 2024 Asian Canoe Sprint Junior & U-23 Championships on Saturday. 7 hours ago
WHO Voices Alarm over Escalating Health Crisis in Occupied West Bank TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern regarding the deteriorating health situation in the occupied West Bank, calling for urgent measures to safeguard civilians and healthcare facilities. 8 hours ago
G7 Decision to Use Seized Russian Assets for Kiev’s Needs is Illegitimate: Envoy TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The decision of the Group of Seven (G7) to use proceeds from Russian assets seized in the West for the needs of Ukraine is an illegitimate step, Russian Ambassador in Washington Anatoly Antonov said in a comment. 9 hours ago
1 Dead, 4 Hospitalized Following Fort Lauderdale Shooting TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police in Fort Lauderdale, US state of Florida, said a man had died and 4 others remained hospitalized following what appeared to be a drive-by shooting on Friday evening. 9 hours ago
US Supreme Court Overturns Gun Control Rule TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Only Congress has the authority to expand the machine gun ban to ‘bump stock’ devices, the US Supreme Court ruled on Friday, in a gun rights case technically about bureaucratic overreach. 9 hours ago
Trump Marks His 78th Birthday by Tearing into 81-Year-Old Biden as Frail, Confused TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US president Donald Trump marked his 78th birthday on Friday night by addressing a fawning crowd in Florida and repeatedly dismissing his opponent in November’s election, 81-year-old President Joe Biden, as too frail to handle a second term. 10 hours ago
Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Constant Renunciation of US, Israel TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei emphasized that the renunciation of the Zionist regime and the US by Muslims must continue beyond the time and place of Hajj, prevail in all Islamic countries worldwide, and be extended to the general populace. 10 hours ago
German Education Minister Faces Calls for Resignation over Palestine Sanctions TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 2,000 academics have demanded the resignation of Germany's education minister, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, following her attempt to sanction scholars supporting pro-Palestinian students' right to protest. 10 hours ago
Ramaphosa Reelected as South African President TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), was reelected by the National Assembly on Friday as the nation's president for the next five years. June, 15, 2024 - 10:32