Russia Used to Sanctions, Not Afraid of Them: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow cannot be scared by another round of sanctions as it has adapted to them and knows how to react, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
US, China Prepare for Trade Talks As Trump Floats Tariff Cut
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior US and Chinese officials are in Switzerland this weekend for talks aimed at de-escalating a burgeoning trade war sparked by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff rollout, and fueled by strong retaliatory measures from Beijing.
India-Pakistan Tensions Surge as Both Sides Trade Attack Claims
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Pakistan has denied claims by India’s armed forces that “military stations” in Indian-administered Kashmir’s Jammu and Udhampur, and in Punjab state’s Pathankot, were targeted in drone and missile attacks. No casualties were reported.
US Military Initiates Ban on Transgender Troops after Court Ruling
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify under a new directive issued on Thursday.
Russia, China Maintain Equal Relations Regardless of International Situation: Putin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow and Beijing develop bilateral relations for the good of the two countries' people regardless of the international situation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the Kremlin.
UN Chief 'Gravely Concerned' over Drone Attacks in Port Sudan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is "gravely concerned" over recent drone attacks on the Sudanese city of Port Sudan, which further complicate aid operations in the country, his spokesman said Wednesday.
Germany Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany’s new government has ordered tighter border controls, marking a sharp shift in immigration policy and fulfilling a key campaign promise of Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
South Sudan Clashes Block Aid to 60,000 Malnourished Children
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Fighting along the Nile River in South Sudan has prevented humanitarian aid from reaching more than 60,000 malnourished children in the northeast of the country for almost a month, two United Nations agencies said on Thursday.
Cause of Heathrow Shutdown Fire Still Unknown, Initial Report Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The cause of the fire at an electricity substation that forced Britain's Heathrow Airport to shut down for almost a day remains unknown, the National Energy System Operator said in an interim report on Thursday.
Putin, Maduro Sign Strategic Partnership Treaty in Moscow
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday signed a strategic partnership treaty in Moscow.
North Korea Fires Flurry of Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea fired multiple types of short-range ballistic missiles Thursday, South Korea's military said, around a week after leader Kim Jong Un tested a new weapons system for his latest warship.
Turkish Police Detain 16 in Istanbul in Daesh Terror Probe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish police detained 16 suspects in Istanbul on Thursday over alleged links to Daesh (ISIL or ISIS), according to authorities.
Merz's Failure in First Round of Voting Testifies to Political Crisis: Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The failure of Friedrich Merz to secure victory in the first round of voting for the German chancellorship underscores a deepening crisis within Germany’s political system, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
Xi Calls on China, Russia to Resist Attempts to Sow Discord in Friendship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Russia to jointly resist any attempts to sow discord in the friendship and mutual trust between the two sides.
Russia 'Deeply Concerned' over Escalation between India, Pakistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the escalation of conflict between India and Pakistan.
US, Chinese Officials to Hold Trade Talks in Switzerland
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior US and Chinese officials will travel to Switzerland later this week to kickstart stalled trade talks following US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff rollout, according to statements from both countries.
Finnish Fighter Jet Crashes in Arctic Town, Pilot Ejected
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed Wednesday near the Rovaniemi airport in Finland’s Arctic north, but the pilot was rescued after ejecting, the armed forces said.
Russia Heard No Initiatives to Create Demilitarized Zone from Kiev: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow has not yet received any initiatives from Kiev regarding the creation of a demilitarized zone along the line of engagement, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on a statement by US Presidential Special Envoy Keith Kellogg.
