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Japan Assesses Damage from 7.5 Magnitude Quake That Injured 33
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
EU, UK Trying to Sabotage Ukrainian Peace Deal: Russian Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The EU and the UK are actively trying to sabotage the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict by pushing Kiev to continue hostilities, special presidential envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev said.
Europe Is 'Moving in Some Bad Directions': Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump criticized the fine imposed by the European Commission on X and warned that Europe is "moving in some bad directions."
Cambodian Death Toll in Thai Border Clashes Rises to 6: Defense Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thai forces shelled Cambodian positions overnight into Tuesday, killing two more civilians, Phnom Penh’s defense ministry said, bringing Cambodia’s civilian death toll in the reignited border conflict to six.
US Pressuring Zelensky into Accepting Peace Plan Terms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The administration of US President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to agree to the terms of the proposed plan to resolve the crisis in Ukraine, the Axios news website reported, citing sources.
Libya Starts Preparations for Presidential, Parliamentary Elections in 2026
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Libya's High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announced on Monday that it has started preparations for holding presidential and parliamentary elections in mid-April 2026.
Fire Breaks Out at Seven-Story Building in Indonesia’s Jakarta, 20 Dead
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A fire broke out at a seven-story building in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Tuesday, an official said on Tuesday, with 20 people confirmed dead.
Russia, Hungary Must Resist External Pressure: Szijjarto
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia and Hungary must resist external pressure together, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said.
UN 'Appalled' by Drone Strikes in Sudan Killing Dozens
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed outrage Sunday over drone strikes in Sudan that claimed the lives of dozens of civilians.
UN Slams World’s ‘Apathy’ in Launching Aid Appeal for 2026
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations on Monday hit out at global “apathy” over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts.
Benin's President Condemns A Foiled Coup Bid, Says Mutineers Are 'Fleeing'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Benin President Patrice Talon on Sunday condemned an attempted coup that was foiled by the country's army in his first public comments since sporadic gunfire was heard in parts of the administrative capital, Cotonou.
Australian Bushfires Raze Homes in Two States; Firefighter Dies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Australian firefighter was killed overnight after he was struck by a tree while trying to control a bushfire that had destroyed homes and burnt large swathes of bushland north of Sydney, authorities said on Monday.
70% of Germans Unhappy with Government: Poll
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than two-thirds of Germans are dissatisfied with Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government, a recent survey suggests.
Cambodian Military Again Opens Fire on the Border with Thailand: Army
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Cambodian armed forces have again opened fire on the border with Thailand, where the situation remains tense, according to a statement from the 2nd Army Area of the Thai Army.
UN Environment Assembly Opens in Kenya with Call to Safeguard Planetary Health
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) opened on Monday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, amid calls for a lasting solution to mounting threats facing the planet.
China, Russia Hold Third Joint Anti-Missile Drills on Russian Territory
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China and Russia held their third round of joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory in early December, China's defense ministry said late on Saturday.
At Least 20 Homes Destroyed in Australia's NSW Bushfires
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of homes destroyed in bushfires in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) had increased to 20, including 16 in the Central Coast and four in the Mid North Coast.
US Democrats Pan Trump’s New National Security Strategy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Several prominent congressional Democrats on Saturday slammed the Trump administration’s national security strategy (NSS), saying it favors US President Trump’s business interests and weakens US influence abroad.
