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Baltic State Demands That EU ‘Deal with’ China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The EU must confront China for “enabling” Russia in the conflict with Ukraine, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.
Russia Backs Iran’s Right to Uranium Enrichment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Russia reaffirmed Iran’s right to uranium enrichment as a committed member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Russia Says Rising Tensions around Venezuela Carry Unpredictable Fallout
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The increased tension around Venezuela could have unpredictable consequences for the entire western hemisphere, said Alexander Shchetinin, director of the Latin American Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Any Sanctions Harmful to Fostering Relations: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Any sanctions harm the fostering of relations between countries, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
UK Seeks to Restart Tech Talks After US Suspends Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The UK government said on Wednesday it was focused on resuming talks promptly after the United States suspended implementation of a tech cooperation deal.
Iran Coach Ghalenoei’s 2025 The Best Voting Revealed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei voted for Ousmane Dembele as the best player at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025.
Envoy: Armenia Considers Iran’s Vital Interests in Washington Agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Armenia’s ambassador to Iran said Yerevan has remained committed to a climate of friendship and mutual trust throughout the Washington trilateral process, formally taking into account Tehran’s vital interests and engaging in discussions at various levels regarding developments.
Iran’s Mehrabi Afshar to Officiate at 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian referee Ebrahim Mehrabi Afshar has been chosen to officiate at the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.
Iranian FM Highlights Academic, Cultural Ties with Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – During a visit to Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed the importance of leveraging strong political and economic ties between Iran and Russia to deepen academic and cultural cooperation.
Trump's Approval Rating Slips to 39%, Economy Weighs, Poll Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump's approval rating slipped in recent days to nearly its lowest level of his current term as voters from his Republican Party soured on his handling of the economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, opens new tab.
Araqchi Warns US against Repeating Failed Pressure Policies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s foreign minister urged the United States to respect the Iranian people and their chosen political system, saying military threats, sanctions, and pressure have failed and warning that repeating them would bring the same result.
Damage from Record Flooding in Washington State Is Profound, with More on Way, Governor Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record flooding, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday, as more high water, mudslides and power outages were in the forecast.
UK to Rejoin EU’s Erasmus Student Exchange Program in 2027: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British students will be able to take part in the Erasmus student exchange scheme as of January 2027, according to a report Tuesday.
Venezuela Denounces US Threat of Naval Blockade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Venezuela on Tuesday denounced the US threat of a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from the country, calling the move a violation of international law and vowing to raise the issue before the United Nations.
Hungary Refuses Loyal Cooperation with EU on Issue of Russian Assets: Orban
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hungary is abandoning the principle of loyal cooperation with the European Union because the EU was the first to violate it when addressing the issue of Russian assets frozen in the West, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
Dembele Named Best FIFA Men's Player in 2025
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – France attacker Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 FIFA Best Men's Player Award, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the Best Women's Player Award for third straight year, FIFA announced Tuesday night.
Iran Presses for Full, Non-Discriminatory Implementation of BWC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian envoy to the UN office in Geneva called for the full, balanced, and non-discriminatory implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention, stressing the need for legally binding mechanisms and equitable access to science and technology.
Araqchi Raps Europe’s Silence on Israeli Crimes as Threat to Global Peace
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described as shameful Europe’s inaction in the face of the Zionist regime’s violations of international law, warning that continued indifference to such atrocities endangers regional and global stability.
