Pakistan's Imran Khan Openly Accuses military of Trying to Destroy His Party
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistan's embattled former prime minister Imran Khan has accused the powerful military and its intelligence agency of openly trying to destroy his political party, saying he had "no doubt" he would be tried in a military court and thrown in jail.
China-US Conflict to Be ‘Intolerable Disaster’ for World, Says Chinese Top Brass
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A large-scale confrontation between Beijing and Washington could turn into a global catastrophe, Chinese National Defense Minister Li Shangfu said at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore.
Landslide in China's Sichuan Province Kills 14, Leaves 5 Missing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A landslide in China's southwestern Sichuan province has killed 14 people and left five missing, Chinese state media outlet CCTV reported on Sunday.
North Korea Slams UN Meeting on Satellite Launch, 'Robbery' US Demand
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea denounced the UN Security Council for holding a meeting on its recent satellite launch upon "robbery demands" from the US, vowing to continue rejecting sanctions and taking "self-defensive" action, state media KCNA said on Sunday.
Erdogan to Receive Stoltenberg in Istanbul to Discuss Sweden's Accession to NATO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will receive NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Istanbul on Sunday, the president’s Office reported.
China Objects to NATO Labelling It A "Threat" : Embassy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China "strongly opposes" NATO repeatedly labelling it a threat, China's embassy to Norway said on Saturday, referring to remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a recent visit to the Scandinavian country.
Indian Train Collision Death Toll Nears 300, another 850 Injured
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the collision of two Indian passenger trains in Odisha state has surged to 288 and more than 850 are injured, a state government official said on Saturday, making the rail accident the country's deadliest in more than two decades.
Eastern Europe Faces Deep Economic 'Scarring,' High Inflation, Weak Growth: IMF
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Eastern and Southeastern Europe is facing deep economic "scarring" and high inflation along with weak growth, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.
US Life Expectancy Growth Falling behind Dozens of Countries: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States has increasingly fallen behind in its average life expectancy over the past few decades, according to a new report.
Russia to Come Back to START If US Abandons Its 'Hostile Stance': Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia will come back to full compliance with the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) treaty if Washington abandons its “hostile stance” toward Moscow, Russian news agencies reported, citing Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
Japan, US, South Korea to Launch System to Share North Korea Missile Info
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan, the United States and South Korea agreed Saturday to launch a system that will allow information about North Korean missiles to be shared in real-time by the end of this year, amid Pyongyang's repeated ballistic missile tests.
Global Additions of Renewable Power Capacity to Rise by A Third in 2023: IEA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Global additions of renewable power capacity are expected to rise by a third in 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday, as stronger government policies and energy security concerns drive more clean energy deployment.
UK Government Faces Deadline to Hand Boris Johnson’s Messages to Coronavirus Inquiry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The British government is facing a Thursday afternoon deadline to hand over a sheaf of former prime minister Boris Johnson’s personal messages to the country’s COVID-19 pandemic inquiry — or face legal action from a probe that Johnson himself set up.
Russian Northern Fleet ‘Could Threaten American East Coast’, US Media Claims
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Washington is worried over a possible threat to the US that emanates from the Russian Northern Fleet as Moscow is “seeking to expand its military presence” in the Arctic, an American newspaper has reported.
Pence, Christie Prepare to Face Off against Trump in 2024 White House Race
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US vice president Mike Pence and former New Jersey governor Chris Christie are planning to enter the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination next week in long-shot challenges to the dominance of front-runner Donald Trump.
China, Singapore Agree to Top-Level Defense Hotline
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China and Singapore laid the groundwork Thursday for a hotline between the two countries that would establish a high-level communications link between Beijing and a close American partner in Asia at a time when tensions Washington and Beijing are high and dialogue has stalled.
EU Accused of ‘Staggering Neglect’ After Just 271 Afghans Resettled across Bloc
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Just 271 Afghans were resettled in the EU in 2022, 0.1% of the 270,000 identified as in need of permanent protection, it has emerged.
Kremlin: Putin, Erdogan to Meet in Foreseeable Future
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Kremlin said on Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan would hold a meeting in the foreseeable future, although it was not yet agreed when and where the meeting would take place.
