
Date: February, 19, 2025
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Found: 34 News


FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers: Aghajanpour among Players to Watch
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Teams will be shifting into high gear as the qualification to FIBA Asia Cup 2025 heads into the home stretch with Window 3 fast approaching.

Iran Defeats Uzbekistan in 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2025 Group C tie at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Wednesday.

Iran Praises Qatar’s Role in Gaza Truce
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The president of Iran appreciated Qatar for playing a constructive role in the achievement of a ceasefire in Gaza.

US, Russia Push Forward with Peace Talks, Excluding Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it had agreed to further discussions with Russia to address the war in Ukraine after an initial meeting that notably excluded Kiev.

Trump's Approval Rating Slips As Americans Worry about Economy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump's approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more Americans worried about the direction of the US economy as the new leader threatens a host of countries with tariffs, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

IRGC Ground Force Unveils New Gear in Drill
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force unveiled a series of new military equipment and weapons on the sidelines of a large-scale war game in Iran’s southwestern regions.

Russia, US Need to Clean Up Legacy of Biden Administration: Lavrov
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow and Washington need to clean up the legacy of former US President Joe Biden's administration, which ruined the foundation of long-lasting cooperation between the two countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the State Duma.

Israeli Forces Attack Lebanese Army Site As Ceasefire Violations Continue
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli forces opened fire on a Lebanese army position in southern Lebanon on February 19, a day after most Israeli troops withdrew from the country while maintaining a presence in five border locations.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Attends APA Meeting in Baku
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has taken part in the 15th Plenary Session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Bangladesh Clashes Leave Nearly 150 Students Injured
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 150 students have been injured in Bangladesh during clashes at a university campus, a sign of serious discord between groups instrumental in fomenting a national revolution last year.

Zambia Suspends Export Duty on Gemstones
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Zambian government announced Tuesday the suspension of export duty on gemstones and emeralds after market players complained about its reintroduction.

Less than 7% of Clean Water Levels Available in Gaza, Oxfam Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israel’s destruction of critical water and sanitation infrastructure in Gaza has created a “dangerously critical” situation, with less than seven percent of pre-war water levels available in the worst-affected areas, Oxfam reported on Monday.

US, Israeli Espionage Networks Dismantled in Mazandaran Province
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the IRGC's Karbala headquarters in Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran announced the dismantling of espionage and infiltration networks linked to US, Israeli, and other hostile intelligence services operating in the province.

Algiers Slams French Minister’s Visit to W. Sahara
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Algeria on Tuesday denounced a visit by French Culture Minister Rachida Dati to Western Sahara, after Paris recognized Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory, as “objectionable on multiple levels.”

Bakhtiarizadeh to Remain Esteghlal Coach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh will continue as the head coach of the Esteghlal football team.

Iran-China Oil Flows Surge As Traders Circumvent US Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Oil shipments from Iran to China have significantly increased this month, as traders overcame logistical challenges stemming from tighter US restrictions, enabling a backlog of cargoes to reach the world’s largest crude importer.

IRGC Unveils Portable Air Defense Missile
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force unveiled a new air defense missile fired from trucks.

Trump Orders Firing of All ‘Biden-Era’ US Attorneys
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said on Feb 18 that he has ordered the firing of all remaining US attorneys nominated by his predecessor Joe Biden.
