Heavy Storm Surprises Hajj Pilgrims in Mecca (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Stormy weather and heavy rain surprises over 2 million Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia on Sunday on the first day of the annual hajj ritual.
Turkey Pushing to Break Up Tahrir Al-Sham to Keep Grip on Syria’s Idlib
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkey is reportedly urging Qatar to stop backing Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), fearing that presence of the terrorist group in Syria’s Idlib may lead to an infighting and pave the way for Damascus to recapture the northwestern Syrian province.
US Chopper Crashes in Iraq Killing, Injuring Several Soldiers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American special operations helicopter crashed early Monday morning in Iraq, killing one and injuring several other US service members onboard.
Yemen Fires Ballistic Missile at Saudi Forces in Najran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The forces of the Yemeni army and Popular Committees, in a retaliatory attack against the Saudi-led coalition, fired a domestically made ballistic missile at Saudi Arabia’s border city of Najran, local media reports said.
Over 430 Saudi-Backed Militants Killed in Hudaydah in 24 Hours: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 436 Saudi-backed militants and Emirati forces have been killed and injured by Yemeni troops in the Arabian Peninsula’s strategic western coastal province of Hudaydah in the past 24 hours, a report said.
Yemeni Fishermen Killed in Saudi-led Airstrike off Hudaydah Coast
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - More than a dozen Yemeni fishermen have lost their lives and several others sustained injuries when Saudi fighter jets targeted their fishing boats off the coast of the western province of Hudayadah.
Bahraini Regime Seeking to Create Regional Crises to Serve US Interests: Ex-MP
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior member of Bahrain's main Shiite opposition group, the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, highlighted Manama’s hostility toward Tehran and said the Al Khalifa regime is seeking to create regional crises in line with Washington’s interests.
300,000 Left Homeless as Death Toll from Flooding in India Reaches 324 (+Photos, Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Terrifying moment caught on camera showing a house sliding down a hill during the worst flooding in century in India which has killed at least 324 people and left 300,000 homeless.
Bahraini King’s Comments on Qatar Provokes Controversy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The comments made by King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa about his family’s claim of sovereignty over Qatar has sparked off public controversy.
Opposing Right-Wing, Left-Wing Protesters Face Off in Seattle over Gun-Control Initiative (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Counter-protesters from the left on Saturday faced the right-wing demonstrators who gathered in Seattle for a "Liberty or Death" rally in an effort to launch a gun-control initiative.
Abbas Calls for Intensifying ‘Popular Resistance’ against Israel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called on Palestinians to “keep the ground aflame with popular resistance” against Israel.
Taliban Forces Overrun Afghan Town Bilchiragh: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Afghan Taliban claimed to have captured Bilchiragh district in Afghanistan’s northern province of Faryab, saying all military forces in the town have defected to the Taliban.
Trump Ends Syria Development Fund, Urges Saudis to Pay
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said he has ended development payment to Syria, adding that Saudi Arabia and other rich countries in the Middle East will start making payments instead of the US.
No Agreements at Merkel, Putin Meeting near Berlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria, as well as Iran and a gas pipeline project that has drawn US ire during tough talks outside Berlin that ended with no clear-cut progress.
376 Saudi-Backed Militants Killed in 48 Hours in Hudaydah: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 376 Saudi-backed militants and Emirati forces have been killed and injured by Yemeni troops in the Arabian Peninsula’s strategic western coastal province of Hudaydah in the past 48 hours, a report said.
Syria Army Inflicts Losses on Militants in Hama, Idlib
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian troops shelled terrorists’ positions in the northern countryside of Hama and southern countryside of Idlib, inflicting heavy losses upon terrorists’ ranks and equipment.
Former UN Chief Kofi Annan Dies at 80
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan died Saturday after a short illness at the age of 80, his foundation announced.
Several Civilians Dead in Saudi Artillery Attack on Yemen Residential Areas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mercenaries affiliated with the Saudi-led military coalition fired mortar shells and missiles at residential areas of Yemen, killing at least four civilians and injuring several others, including children, local sources said Saturday.
