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Myanmar Junta Airstrike on Rakhine Hospital Kills at Least 33
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 33 people were killed on Wednesday after Myanmar junta aircraft bombed a public hospital in Mrauk-U township in Rakhine state, the Irrawaddy reported on Thursday.
Risk of Nuclear Conflict ‘Highest since Depths of Cold War’: UN Disarmament Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The world is entering a new arms race fueled by intensifying great-power rivalry, and the threat of nuclear use has reached its most dangerous level in decades, the UN disarmament chief said.
US, Japan Hold Joint Air Drills after China-Russia Patrols
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan and the United States have conducted a joint air exercise in a show of force following recent Chinese-Russian military patrols and a diplomatic dispute.
Russia to Pursue Goals in Ukraine Regardless of Predictions for Conflict's End: Lavrov
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow will pursue its goals in Ukraine regardless of predictions for the end of the conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Baby Dies in Flooded Gaza Tent amid Heavy Rains
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A displaced Palestinian baby girl died overnight in a tent flooded by persistent severe weather in Gaza.
Iran's President Hails ‘Bright Future’ with Kazakhstan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that Iran and Kazakhstan have not only a glorious past but also a bright future ahead, as he received an honorary doctorate from Nazarbayev University in the Kazakh capital.
Pakistan Military Court Sentences Ex-Spy Chief Faiz Hameed to 14 Years in Prison
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A military court on Thursday sentenced a former spy chief of Pakistan to 14 years in prison, more than a year after court-martial proceedings began against him on multiple charges, including engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secrets Act, the military said.
Iran's Pezeshkian Calls for Removal of Banking Obstacles to Boost Trade with Kazakhstan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday urged the swift removal of banking and financial barriers with Kazakhstan, saying the step was essential to unlock far greater economic potential between the two countries.
Iran’s Women Team Climbs in FIFA World Ranking
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s women’s football team climbed in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking.
Iran, Kazakhstan Expand Partnership with Multi-Sector Accords
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Kazakhstan signed 14 cooperation documents on Thursday during an official visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, aiming to expand ties across multiple sectors.
Iran Unveils Advanced Plasma Therapy Systems at Medical Congress
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran on Thursday unveiled the latest plasma therapy systems for medical applications during the second Iranian Congress of Plasma Medicine held at Shahid Rajaie Heart Hospital in Tehran.
Iran’s Aghaei Nominated for IOC Executive Board
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Executive Board (EB) decided to nominate Iran's badminton player Soraya Aghaei Haji Agha, a member of the IOC Athletes' Commission, as a candidate for IOC membership.
Iran Holds Second National Plasma Medicine Congress in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Second Iranian Plasma Medicine Congress opened at Shahid Rajaei Heart Hospital in Tehran on Thursday, with senior government, scientific and medical officials in attendance.
Russian Wrestling Head Mikhail Mamiashvili Comes to Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President of the Russian Wrestling Federation Mikhail Mamiashvili arrived in Tehran, Iran on Thursday.
US Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker Denounced by Iran as ‘Piracy in Caribbean’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian embassy in Caracas on Thursday condemned the United States’ seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker off the South American country’s coast, calling the operation “piracy in the Caribbean Sea” and a clear breach of international law.
Iceland Pulls Out of 2026 Eurovision After Israel’s Entry Approved
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iceland withdrew from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was cleared to take part, joining several European states that have halted their participation over Israel’s criminal actions in Gaza.
Iran Criticizes Global Aid Cuts As Afghan Refugee Costs Climb to $10 Bln
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran criticized the international community on Monday for failing to meet basic commitments to support Afghan refugees, warning at a UN Security Council session that severe reductions in aid will leave the country absorbing an increasingly unsustainable financial burden.
Iran Comes 32nd at 2025 World Women's Handball Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran lost to Kazakhstan 24-19 in the Placement Match 31/32 of the 2025 President’s Cup.
