Egypt Ready to Go Far in 2026 World Cup Finals: Hossam Hassan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan confirmed his team’s ambition to make a deep run in the 2026 World Cup.
Shooting at South African Bar Leaves 11 Dead, Including A Young Child, Police Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 11 people were killed on Saturday including a three year old boy, after gunshots were fired at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police said, adding that a manhunt was launched for three suspects who were not identified.
New Zealand Coach Bazeley Satisfied with 2026 World Cup Draw
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley says his team faces tough games in Group G at the FIFA Men’s World Cup but he thinks they are “winnable”.
Iran, Russia Sign Cooperation Agreement on AI, Cybersecurity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Russia signed a cooperation document in Moscow to expand collaboration in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Youth-Led Protests Sweep Germany As Merz Moves to Revive Conscription
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of demonstrators have marched in cities across Germany to protest Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plan to overhaul the country’s military service system, accusing the government of laying the groundwork for forced mobilization.
Indonesians Climb over Logs in Walk to Aid Center As Flood Deaths Rise over 900
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Residents in the Indonesian region of Aceh Tamiang climbed over slippery logs and walked for about an hour on Saturday to get aid, as the death toll from floods and landslides that hit Sumatra island this month rose to more than 900 people.
Ghandi Scores Brace As Al Wahda Beats Al Jazira
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Al Wahda defeated Al Jazira 3-0 on Friday evening, as part of the UAE Pro League Cup competition.
President Inaugurates Major Seawater Transfer Project to Central Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday inaugurated a major project to transfer desalinated water from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman to the country’s central plateau, launching its official operation.
Iran Needs Four Friendlies Ahead of 2026 World Cup: Ghalenoei
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei says that Team Melli needs four friendly matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sudan Nursery Drone Strike Kills at Least 33 Children, Doctors Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 50 people, including 33 children, were killed on Thursday when a drone strike by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit a nursery in the town of Kalogi in South Kordofan state, a local doctors’ group said.
Iran’s Fixtures at 2026 FIFA World Cup Revealed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s national football team will open the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a match against New Zealand on June 15.
UN Chief Welcomes Peace Deal between DR Congo, Rwanda
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the signing of the peace and economic agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, calling the development an important step toward "restoring trust" and advancing stability in the region.
Trump Strategy Shifts from Global Role, Vows 'Resistance' in Europe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump laid out a radical realignment of US foreign policy Friday, shifting the superpower's focus from global to regional, criticizing Europe as facing "civilizational erasure" and putting a priority on eliminating mass migration.
India, Russia Agree to Expand Trade, Defense Ties despite US Pressure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand bilateral trade and strengthen defense cooperation.
Iran Eyes Closer Ties with Thailand
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Thailand’s king and prime minister on the Southeast Asian country’s National Day, expressing Iran’s readiness to expand bilateral cooperation and contribute to regional and international peace and stability.
US Becomes Major Source of Gun Violence in Caribbean: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States has become a major source of high-level firearm-related violence plaguing the Caribbean region, according to a recent report jointly released by multiple regional and international organizations.
EU Drowning in Corruption: Orban
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The EU is still claiming “the moral high ground” despite “drowning” in corruption, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said, accusing Brussels and Kiev of shielding each other from graft scandals.
US Navy Admits Structural Weaknesses Exposed in Red Sea Confrontation with Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Four new US Navy investigations reveal that sustained Yemeni military operations in the Red Sea caused intense pressure that led to multiple preventable, costly mishaps on the USS Harry S. Truman, exposing serious weaknesses in American naval readiness for extended combat.
