Date: May, 11, 2024
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Peru Authorities Investigate President As Brother Arrested
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Peruvian authorities said on Friday that they had launched an investigation into President Dina Boluarte for disbanding a special police force that had been investigating her brother, who was detained earlier in the day.
North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un Inspects Artillery Weapon System, Attends Test Firing, KCNA Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday inspected the country's artillery weapon system and attended the test-firing of such weapons, the North's state media KCNA news agency reported on Saturday.
Trump Campaign Considering Nikki Haley as Running Mate, Axios Reports
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is under active consideration by Donald Trump's campaign to be his running mate, news site Axios reported on Saturday, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation.
Tehran Welcomes Book Enthusiasts with 35th Edition of International Book Fair
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The 35th iteration of the Tehran International Book Fair is underway here in the Iranian capital, heralding a literary celebration for enthusiasts worldwide.
Iran’s Power Plants Capacity Increases by 183MW: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The deputy head of Iran’s Thermal Power Plants Holding Company (TPPH) for projects development said the country’s nominal power generation capacity has increased by 183 megawatts.
President Asks Artists to Debunk Western Hypocrisy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called for the disclosure of the Western civilization’s true face and its blatant support for the Israeli regime’s genocidal crimes through the medium of art and cultural means.
UN Security Council Urges Probe into Gaza Mass Graves
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The UN Security Council issued a call for an investigation into mass graves recently discovered near medical facilities in the Gaza Strip.
China Military Says It 'Drove Away' US Destroyer in South China Sea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China's military closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on May 10, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said in a statement on Friday.
Civil Defence Official Accuses Israel of Civilian 'Massacres' in Night Attacks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli forces are accused of "massacring" civilians in overnight attacks on homes in Beit Lahiya and Jabalia refugee camp areas, according to a member of the Palestinian Civil Defense in northern Gaza.
Iran’s Runner Ahmadi Wins Gold at Diamond League
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sobhan Ahmadi of Iran claimed a gold medal in the 2024 Diamond League in Doha, Qatar.
Wildfire Prompts Emergency Alert for Two Communities in Western Canada
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An evacuation alert was issued Friday night for two communities in Canada's western province of Alberta due to an out-of-control wildfire.
Iran Sends Six Boxers to Kazakhstan’s Tournament
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Boxing Federation sent six boxers to the Astana tournament.
Iran Taekwondo Captain Hosseini to Be Absent in Asian Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran captain Mir Hashem Hosseini will be absent in the 2024 Asian Taekwondo Championship in Vietnam.
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Central Gaza as Fuel Shortages Threaten Lives
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 20 Palestinians, including eight children and eight women, were killed in a series of overnight Israeli strikes across central Gaza, including az-Zuwayda, al-Mughraqa, and the Bureij refugee camp.
US Alarmed by Georgia's Foreign Agent Bill, Sullivan Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States said on Saturday it was deeply alarmed by democratic backsliding in Georgia which Washington said had a choice to support either a foreign agent bill or the people's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Iran’s Mazandaran Exports over 10,000 Tons of Goods
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The observer of the customs offices of Iran’s Mazandaran province said more than 10,000 tons of goods have been exported from the customs office of this northern province to different countries since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 20, 2024).
Iran Exports 221 Tons of Saffron to 55 Countries in A Year
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The director general of the market development affairs of the Iran Rural Cooperatives Organization said the country’s saffron export grew last year (ended March 19, 2024), adding that Iran exported saffron to 55 countries in this period.
South Africa Urges ICJ to Order Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza's Rafah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Africa has appealed to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to mandate Israel's withdrawal from Rafah as part of additional emergency measures over the war in Gaza, the UN's principal legal body stated.
