


Russia Warns US, South Korea, Japan against Forming Security Alliance Targeting North Korea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia’s foreign minister warned the US, South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country’s ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation.

Apartment Fire in Turkey's Ankara Kills 3, Including A Baby
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A fire at a 26-story apartment building in the Turkish capital, Ankara, killed three people, including a three-and-a-half-month-old baby, local media said.

Australia Will Not Commit Troops in Advance to Any Conflict, Minister Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy said on Sunday, responding to a report that the Pentagon has pressed its ally to clarify what role it would play if the US and China went to war over Taiwan.

Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Grows to Nearly 1 bln USD in H1
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The trade value between Afghanistan and Pakistan amounted to nearly 1 billion US dollars in the first half of 2025, local media outlet TOLOnews reported late Saturday.

Britain Faces Third, More Extensive Heatwave
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain is bracing for its third heatwave of the year with exceptionally hot and dry weather conditions prevailing in large parts of the country.

Air India Crash Report Shows Pilot Confusion over Engine Switch Movement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A preliminary report depicted confusion in the cockpit shortly before an Air India jetliner crashed and killed 260 people last month, after the plane's engine fuel cutoff switches flipped almost simultaneously and starved the engines of fuel.

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Halt Indiscriminate Immigration Stops, Arrests in California
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los Angeles.

US State Department Lays Off over 1,300 Employees under Trump Administration Plan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US State Department fired more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration that critics say will damage America’s global leadership and efforts to counter threats abroad.

Chinese FM on Meeting with US Secretary of State: Strengthening Contact, Preventing Misjudgment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday briefed reporters on his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

White House Official Denies Plan to Abolish FEMA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – It is not on the agenda of the White House to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) outright, The Washington Post on Friday cited an official source, as US President Donald Trump travels to Texas to view the impact of last week's deadly floods.

Spain to Increase Number of Troops by 14.000 over Next 10 Years
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Spanish government has committed to NATO to increase the number of troops by 11 percent, or 14.000, within ten years, Spanish media reported today.

Man Shot Dead by Police at Sydney Shopping Center
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A man was shot dead by police after allegedly threatening officers with a machete at a shopping center in northwest Sydney.

Son of Drug Lord ‘El Chapo’ Set for Guilty Plea in US Trafficking Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A son of the infamous Mexican drug cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is expected to plead guilty in a wide-ranging United States drug trafficking case at a court hearing in Chicago.

EU's Von Der Leyen Survives Parliament Confidence Vote
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, tabled by mainly far-right lawmakers who alleged she and her team undermined trust in the EU through unlawful actions.

South Korea’s Disgraced Ex-President Yoon Detained, Again, over Martial Law
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea’s disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was detained for a second time Thursday over his declaration of martial law and held in a solitary cell as investigators widened their insurrection probe.

Lavrov, Top Chinese Diplomat Oppose NATO’s Plans to Militarize Asia-Pacific Region
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi have opposed NATO’s intention to militarize the Asia-Pacific region, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement following their meeting on the sidelines of ASEAN ministerial events in Kuala Lumpur.

Armenia, Azerbaijan Leaders Meet for Peace Talks in UAE
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The leaders of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan are holding peace talks in the United Arab Emirates after nearly four decades of conflict.

European Court Rejects Le Pen’s Bid to Suspend Election Ban
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected right-wing veteran French politician Marine Le Pen’s request to suspend a five-year ban on her standing in elections, including the 2027 presidential race, which stems from an embezzlement conviction.
