Date: June, 30, 2022
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Russian LNG Tankers Seized by Germany
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany has taken control of three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers owned by Russian energy giant Gazprom, according to the Telegraph newspaper in the United Kingdom, citing maritime operator Dynagas LNG.
Dutch Farmers Continue Violent Protests against Limiting Nitrogen Oxide Emissions (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Protests by Dutch farmers against the government's nitrogen policy have become increasingly violent, with farmers breaking a police blockade near the home of Minister Christianne van der Wal on Tuesday evening.
Ukraine, Russia Carry Out Largest Prisoner Exchange since Start of Conflict
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ukraine and Russia carried out their largest prisoner exchange since the conflict began on February 24, according to a statement by the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Defense Ministry in a Telegram post on Wednesday.
Air Canada Plans Major Flight Cancellations This Summer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Air Canada, the nation’s largest carrier, announced Wednesday major flight cuts for this summer amid high demand, staffing shortages and numerous delays at the country’s airports.
Syria Raps UNSC’s Silence Over Israeli Strike on Damascus Int’l Airport
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syria’s permanent representative to the UN, Bassam Sabbagh, deplored the UN Security Council’s silence and inability to condemn Israeli aggression against Damascus international airport.
NATO Declares China A Security Challenge for First Time
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – NATO has listed China as one of its strategic priorities for the first time, saying Beijing’s ambitions and its “coercive policies” challenge the Western bloc’s “interests, security and values”.
US Hypersonic Missile Fails in Test in Fresh Setback for Program
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A flight test of a hypersonic missile system in Hawaii ended in failure due to a problem that took place after ignition, the US Department of Defense said, delivering a fresh blow to a program that has suffered stumbles.
Russian Forces Take Control of Lisichansk Oil Refinery
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The self-proclaimed Lugansk People's Republic ambassador to Moscow Rodion Miroshnik stated via Telegram on Thursday that the Lysychansk oil refinery was completely taken by Russian and LPR forces.
Littoral States Reiterate Commitment to Barring Foreign Forces from Caspian Sea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The five countries along the Caspian Sea underlined that their activities in the sea will be carried out on the basis of non-presence in the Caspian Sea of armed forces that do not belong to the littoral states.
Cheney: US GOP Must Choose between Loyalty to Trump or Constitution
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) told her party on Wednesday evening that it must choose between the rule of the law and its leader, recognizing that it would be “painful” for the party to accept former US president Donald Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Israeli Soldiers Injure 64 Palestinians, including Children, in Nablus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli soldiers injured sixty-four Palestinians on Thursday dawn, including children and an infant, in Nablus, located in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.
Fifth Election in Four Years Triggered After Israeli Parliament Is Dissolved
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime’s parliament, the Knesset, voted to dissolve itself, triggering new elections, as the regime sinks deeper into political uncertainty.
Iran’s FM Remembers Victims of Sardasht Chemical Bombings
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian honored the memory of those killed in chemical attacks on the country’s northwestern city of Sardasht some four decades ago.
Iran Recognizes Syria’s Right to Self-Defense in Face of Israeli Attacks, Envoy Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations said the Islamic Republic recognizes Syria’s right to self-defense in the face of Israeli attacks.
Nearly 1 in 4 of World's Population at Risk from Severe Flooding, Says Study
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Almost a quarter of the world's population are exposed to significant flood risks, according to new research published Tuesday, which warned those in poorer countries were more vulnerable.
Woman Shot, Killed While Pushing Baby Stroller in New York City
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A 20-year-old woman pushing a baby stroller on a New York City Street was shot in the head and killed, the New York police department said.
Regional Security Can Be Achieved Only through Regional Cooperation: Raisi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi said security in the region can be achieved only through cooperation of regional countries.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Calls for Easing Sanctions on Afghanistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistan's foreign minister called for an easing of Western sanctions against Afghanistan under the Taliban government, saying the basic functioning of the Afghan economy must not be endangered.
