Date: September, 27, 2023
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Brazil Police Carry Out Raids as Part of Jan. 8 Riots Probe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brazil's federal police said on Wednesday they were carrying out fresh raids and arrests as part of an investigation into the Jan. 8 riots in Brasilia, in which supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings.
Vafaei Victorious in Snooker British Open
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hossein Vafaei of Iran defeated English snooker player Oliver Brown 4-2 in the Last 64 of the British Open.
IRGC to Use New Satellite’s Data for Intelligence Purposes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new Iranian imaging satellite that was launched into orbit on Wednesday will help the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps fulfill its intelligence requirements, the IRGC commander said.
Turkey Conducts Drone Strikes inside Iraq
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish intelligence has reportedly carried out a counterterrorism operation aboard, targeting a member of the PKK terrorist group, identified as Mazlum Öztürk in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah region, according to Turkish security sources.
McCarthy: It Is 'Wrong' to Add $6.2Bln for Ukraine Aid to US Spending Bill
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), is convinced it is "wrong" to include Ukrainian aid worth billions of dollars in a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
Taekwondo Athlete Barkhordari Takes Bronze at Hangzhou
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian taekwondo athlete Mehran Barkhordari won a bronze medal in the 2022 Asian Games on Wednesday.
Some US Republican Donors Now Eye Haley as Best Hope against Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley appears to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' faltering campaign, with more donors saying they are looking more closely at her candidacy as an alternative to frontrunner Donald Trump.
Iran Football into 2022 Asian Games Quarterfinals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iran U-23 football team defeated Thailand 2-0 in Round of 16 of the 2022 Asian Games on Wednesday.
2022 Asian Games: Taekwondo Athlete Mirhosseini Bags Bronze
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian taekwondo athlete Melika Mirhosseini Vakili earned a bronze medal in the women’s -67kg of the 2022 Asian Games on Wednesday.
Hunter Biden Payments from China List Joe's Home as Beneficiary Address, Panel Reveals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Hunter Biden in 2019 received two payments wired from China totaling $260,000 with US President Joe Biden's Delaware home listed as the beneficiary address, the House Oversight Committee said citing records it obtained through a subpoena.
Iran’s Rezaei Claims Bronze in Taekwondo at Hangzhou
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Taekwondo athlete Matin Rezaei claimed a bronze medal in the 2022 Asian Games on Wednesday.
Iran Handball Advances to Main Round at Hangzhou
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s men’s handball team drew 23-23 with Saudi Arabia in Group D of the 2022 Asian Games on Wednesday.
North Korea Accuses US of Fomenting ‘Asian NATO’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea accused the US of making 2023 an “extremely dangerous year,” saying its actions are trying to provoke a nuclear war and denouncing both US and South Korean leaders for “hysterical remarks of confrontation” that it says are raising the temperature in the region.
Canadian Speaker Resigns After Honoring Former Nazi Division Fighter
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Canadian House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota announced his resignation following a controversial incident in which he invited a former Ukrainian soldier with ties to a Nazi division to Parliament.
Iran’s Kiani Seizes Silver in Wushu: 2022 Asian Games
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Wushu athlete Zahra Kiani of Iran won a silver medal in the Women's Qiangshu Final on Wednesday.
UAE Actively Trying to Obstruct Yemen Peace Talks: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Signs of an impending agreement with Saudi Arabia have emerged in Yemen, but Sanaa has made it clear that it would not tolerate foreign forces in its country, stating that the UAE is actively attempting to interfere in Yemen peace talks.
US to Build Defense Sector Partnership with Ukraine in Coming Months: Pentagon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Department of Defense has confirmed its determination to strengthen Ukraine’s military potential and develop partnership in the defense sector, a department spokesperson said.
UN Slams France over Ban on Hijab at Paris Games
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations criticized France for its decision to ban athletes from wearing headscarves during the 2024 Paris Games.
