


Over 70 Killed in Attacks by Suspected Herders in Central Nigeria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 70 people were killed in a weekend attack by suspected herders who swooped on a community in Nigeria's central state of Benue, several sources said on Sunday.

G7 Summit Kicks Off in Canada
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leaders of the member-countries of the Group of Seven (G7), which comprise the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada, the United States, France and Japan will gather for their 51st summit.

1 Killed, 19 Injured As A Hot Air Balloon Crashes in Central Turkey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A hot air balloon crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, leaving its pilot dead and 19 Indonesian tourists injured, a local official said.

Nearly 400 Arrested in Los Angeles Immigration Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nearly 400 people in immigration protests have been arrested or detained by the Los Angeles Police Department since Saturday, media reports said.

Putin Says Special Attention Should Be Paid to Nuclear Triad in Russia’s New Arms Program
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that special attention in the country’s new arms program should be paid to the nuclear triad — land-based, sea-based and aircraft-launched weapons.

No Agreements on Putin-Trump Meeting So Far: Envoy to Washington
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – No specific agreements on a meeting between Russian and US presidents, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, have been reached yet, with preparatory work being underway, Russian Ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiev told reporters.

Vance Says Trump Doesn't Want Long-Term Feud with Musk
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump was frustrated with billionaire Elon Musk, but doesn't want a long-term feud with the entrepreneur and big campaign donor, Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday.

UNICEF in Cambodia Calls for Increased Protection for Migrant Children
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In the celebration of the World Day Against Child Labor, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Cambodia on Thursday called for increased action to safeguard the rights of children affected by migration.

Russia Says Improving Ties with US Will Take Time
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Talks between Russia and the United States aimed at improving ties and removing "irritants" in their relationship are not expected to yield quick results, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

‘No One Can Stop’ Duterte Impeachment Trial: Philippine House Prosecutors
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – House of Representatives prosecutors said Wednesday that Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial could not be stopped despite the Senate sending the case back to them hours after convening as a court.

California Governor Says ‘Democracy Is under Assault’ by Trump As Feds Intervene in LA Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Calling US President Donald Trump a threat to the American way of life, California’s governor depicted the federal military intervention in Los Angeles as the onset of a much broader effort by Trump to overturn political and cultural norms at the heart of the nation’s democracy.

Austria Observing National Day of Mourning After Former Student Kills 10 in High School Shooting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Austria will observe a national day of mourning and a minute’s silence on Wednesday after a former student shot dead 10 people at a high school in an unprecedented case of gun violence that stunned the Alpine country.

South Africa Flooding Toll Rises to Nine, Children Missing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from flooding in eastern parts of South Africa has risen to nine as rescuers search for children missing after a minibus was swept away, the local government said on Wednesday.

Clashes Injure 11 as Kenyans Protest Death of Blogger in Police Custody
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Kenyan police have shot an apparent bystander at close range during the latest protests over the killing of a blogger in police custody this month, triggering even more public fury and demands for accountability.

US, China Agree on Trade ‘Framework’ after High-Level Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Top officials from the United States and China said Tuesday that they had agreed on a “framework” to move forward on trade, following two days of high-level talks in London to resolve tensions.

Musk Says He Regrets Some Posts He Made about Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Billionaire Elon Musk said on Wednesday he regrets some of the posts he made last week about US President Donald Trump as they went "too far".

6.4 mln Afghans Live amid Explosive Risk: HALO Trust
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Afghanistan remains one of the most heavily landmine-contaminated countries in the world, with 6.4 million people still at risk from explosive remnants of war, according to a report released by the HALO Trust on Tuesday.

N. Ireland Police Slam ‘Hate-Fueled Mob Rule’ after More Unrest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police in Northern Ireland on Wednesday condemned “disgraceful” scenes of violence on a town’s streets after a second night of rioting targeting foreigners in which 17 officers were injured.
