Date: February, 28, 2021
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First Black Hole Ever Discovered Is More Massive than Thought
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new study on the first black hole ever detected has proved our understanding of it to be wrong after half a decade. The new information reveals that the scientists may have been off with their estimates by as much as 50 percent.
Iran Summons Turkish Envoy over Interior Minister’s Comments on PKK
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador of Turkey in protest at the recent comments from Turkish Minister of Interior Suleyman Soylu who claimed Iran and Iraq host PKK members.
Dozens Held over Kazakh Political Prisoner Protest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police in Kazakhstan detained dozens of protesters on Sunday who were calling for the release of political prisoners in line with a resolution passed by the European Parliament.
Iran Wins Four Medals at Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers & Coaches Memorial
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers claimed four medals at the Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers & Coaches Memorial.
Iran Bars Travelers from 32 Countries to Contain Pandemic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has imposed travel bans on passengers from 32 high-risk countries to tackle the spread of coronavirus and its new strains, an official said.
Protest in Portland Turns Chaotic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least two arrests were made after a mostly peaceful protest in Portland, US state of Oregon, turned violent.
Yellow Vest Protesters March in Paris against Macron Policies (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Over a hundred 'Yellow Vest' protesters took to the streets of Paris on Saturday to express their disapproval of President Emmanuel Macron's government.
Russia Launches Satellite to Monitor Climate in Arctic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia launched its space satellite Arktika-M on Sunday on a mission to monitor the climate and environment in the Arctic amid a push by the Kremlin to expand the country's activities in the region.
Thousands of Argentinians Take to Streets to Protest ‘VIP Vaccinations’ Scandal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Argentina on Saturday to protest the “VIP vaccinations” scandal that forced the health minister to resign.
Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Exceeds 60,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran surpassed 60,000 on Sunday, while nearly 1.4 million COVID-19 patients have recovered across the country.
Attack on PMU Forces to Prove Very Costly for US: Iraqi Resistance Groups
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Denouncing a recent US aerial assault against positions held by anti-terror Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) on the Syrian border, Iraqi resistance groups stressed that the attack will prove to be very costly for Washington.
Iran Welcomes India-Pakistan Ceasefire Statement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed an announcement by Pakistan and India about their decision to strictly observe the 2003 ceasefire along the Line of Control (LOC), the line that marks where the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir is divided.
Iran President Underlines Importance of Non-Oil Exports in Combating Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on local manufacturers to focus on non-oil exports and expanding access to world markets as an effective instrument for defeating the sanctions.
Shahabeddin Azizi Khadem Elected New President of Iran Football Federation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Shahabeddin Azizi Khadem was elected as the new president of Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) on Sunday.
Eight Arrested at Anti-Lockdown Protest in Denmark
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Danish police said they arrested eight people in an anti-lockdown demonstration in Copenhagen late Saturday.
Spokesman Gives Details of Yemen Strike on Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for Yemen’s army provided more details of a recent attack on targets in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh.
Hundreds Rally in NYC to Protest Racist Attacks on Asian Americans (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An anti-racism rally was held in New York on Saturday in response to a recent wave of attacks against Asian Americans which took place as the Chinese community celebrated the Lunar New Year.
Bulgaria to Skip NATO's Poseidon Naval Drills As Sailors Get COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bulgaria will not participate in NATO's Poseidon 2021 drills in the Black Sea due to its navy servicemen having contracted the coronavirus, Rear Adm. Mihai Panait, the navy chief of Romania, which hosts the drills, said on Saturday.
