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Pakistan Military Court Sentences Ex-Spy Chief Faiz Hameed to 14 Years in Prison
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A military court on Thursday sentenced a former spy chief of Pakistan to 14 years in prison, more than a year after court-martial proceedings began against him on multiple charges, including engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secrets Act, the military said.
Iran's Pezeshkian Calls for Removal of Banking Obstacles to Boost Trade with Kazakhstan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday urged the swift removal of banking and financial barriers with Kazakhstan, saying the step was essential to unlock far greater economic potential between the two countries.
Iran’s Women Team Climbs in FIFA World Ranking
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s women’s football team climbed in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking.
Iran, Kazakhstan Expand Partnership with Multi-Sector Accords
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Kazakhstan signed 14 cooperation documents on Thursday during an official visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, aiming to expand ties across multiple sectors.
Iran Unveils Advanced Plasma Therapy Systems at Medical Congress
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran on Thursday unveiled the latest plasma therapy systems for medical applications during the second Iranian Congress of Plasma Medicine held at Shahid Rajaie Heart Hospital in Tehran.
Iran’s Aghaei Nominated for IOC Executive Board
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Executive Board (EB) decided to nominate Iran's badminton player Soraya Aghaei Haji Agha, a member of the IOC Athletes' Commission, as a candidate for IOC membership.
Iran Holds Second National Plasma Medicine Congress in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Second Iranian Plasma Medicine Congress opened at Shahid Rajaei Heart Hospital in Tehran on Thursday, with senior government, scientific and medical officials in attendance.
Russian Wrestling Head Mikhail Mamiashvili Comes to Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President of the Russian Wrestling Federation Mikhail Mamiashvili arrived in Tehran, Iran on Thursday.
US Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker Denounced by Iran as ‘Piracy in Caribbean’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian embassy in Caracas on Thursday condemned the United States’ seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker off the South American country’s coast, calling the operation “piracy in the Caribbean Sea” and a clear breach of international law.
Iceland Pulls Out of 2026 Eurovision After Israel’s Entry Approved
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iceland withdrew from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was cleared to take part, joining several European states that have halted their participation over Israel’s criminal actions in Gaza.
Iran Criticizes Global Aid Cuts As Afghan Refugee Costs Climb to $10 Bln
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran criticized the international community on Monday for failing to meet basic commitments to support Afghan refugees, warning at a UN Security Council session that severe reductions in aid will leave the country absorbing an increasingly unsustainable financial burden.
Iran Comes 32nd at 2025 World Women's Handball Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran lost to Kazakhstan 24-19 in the Placement Match 31/32 of the 2025 President’s Cup.
Cuba Condemns US’ Seizure of Oil Tanker in Caribbean as Piracy: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Cuba strongly condemns the United States’ attack on an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast as an act of piracy, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said.
US House Overwhelmingly Passes $900B Annual Defense Bill
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US House on Wednesday easily passed the annual defense policy bill, sending the mammoth, $900 billion measure to the Senate ahead of the year-end deadline.
Iranian, Russian Presidents to Meet in Turkmenistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The presidents of Iran and Russia are going to hold a meeting in Turkmenistan later this week, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said.
Anti-Government Protest Draws Tens of Thousands in Bulgaria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Several tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Bulgaria on Wednesday to protest against the government and corruption, as anger over the country's draft budget boiled over into a widening anti-graft movement.
Maduro Demands US Abandon Its Policy of Regime Changing in Venezuela, Latin America
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged the United States to abandon its policy of interference, change of regimes and state coups in Venezuela and Latin America.
Portugal Fears Disruption in First General Strike in 12 Years
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Portugal braced on Thursday for its first general strike in 12 years, as unions urge action against the right-wing minority government’s planned workers’ rights reforms.
