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DR Congo Says More than 1,500 Civilians Killed in Eastern Violence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said Wednesday that more than 1,500 civilians have been killed in escalating violence in the country's eastern province of South Kivu since early December.
Fire Ravages Amsterdam Church on ‘Unsettled’ Dutch New Year
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A huge inferno gutted a 19th century Amsterdam church Thursday, as the Netherlands endured an unsettled New Year’s Eve with two dead from fireworks and “unprecedented” violence against police.
Trump Says He’s Dropping Push for National Guard in Chicago, LA, Portland, Oregon, for Now
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, a move that comes after legal roadblocks hung up the effort.
US, Europe, Ukraine Discuss Next Steps toward Ending Ukraine War, Envoy Witkoff Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Wednesday that US officials held a "productive call" with European national security advisers and Ukraine's top negotiator to discuss the next steps in efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Several Dead in Explosion at Swiss Ski Resort Town Crans Montana: Police
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Several people have been killed and others injured when an explosion ripped through a bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort town of Crans Montana, Swiss police said early on Jan 1.
Philippines Raises Mayon Volcano Alert Level amid Signs of Increased Unrest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Thursday raised the alert level of Mayon Volcano in Albay province on Luzon island following signs of increased volcanic activity.
Chinese Embassy Slams Britain's Wrongful Remarks on Taiwan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Chinese Embassy in Britain said Tuesday night that China "deeply deplores" and "firmly opposes" the remarks related to Taiwan made by the British side.
Channel Tunnel Rail Passengers Face Second Day of Disruption after Power Failure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Train companies said services between Britain and continental Europe would resume on Wednesday but warned of further disruption after technical failures suspended travel the day before and left some passengers stuck on trains all night.
US Judge Blocks Trump Plans to End of Deportation Protections for South Sudanese Migrants
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A federal judge on Tuesday blocked plans by US President Donald Trump’s administration to end temporary protections from deportation that had been granted to hundreds of South Sudanese nationals living in the United States.
German Chancellor Says Year 2026 May Be Decisive for Europe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in his New Year address that the upcoming year 2026 may be decisive for his country and Europe in General.
Thailand Repatriates 18 Detained Cambodian Soldiers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a statement on Wednesday, saying that Thailand has repatriated 18 detained Cambodian soldiers to Cambodia.
Myanmar Junta Says Voter Turnout at 52% in First Phase of Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Myanmar's junta said slightly more than half of eligible voters cast their ballot in the first phase of a three-stage national election at the weekend, a figure that was markedly lower than the previous two elections.
Guinea Coup Leader Mamady Doumbouya Wins Presidential Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president, according to provisional results, following the country’s first election since a military takeover in 2021.
US Democrat Wins Iowa State Senate Race, Blocking GOP from Regaining Supermajority
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for state Senate in Iowa on Tuesday, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority in the chamber, Decision Desk HQ projects.
German Bank Robbed in $35mn ‘Professional’ Heist
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thieves executed a meticulously planned heist, making off with an estimated $35 million (approximately €30 million) in cash and personal valuables from a bank vault in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, over the Christmas holidays, according to police.
Poll: Nearly Half of Americans Say Their Financial Security Is Worsening
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Almost a half of Americans say their financial security is deteriorating, according to a new survey.
One in Two Children Malnourished in Parts of Sudan’s Darfur, UN Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) warned of an “unprecedented level” of child malnutrition in the war-torn region of North Darfur and called for immediate access to children and families trapped by the conflict.
China Vows to Counter US Arms Sales to Taiwan, Touts Stability Role
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China’s foreign minister positioned the country as a global anchor of stability while vowing to counter US arms sales to Taiwan.
