Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration from Dismantling US African Development Foundation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from dismantling a US federal agency that invests in African small businesses.
Fire That Led to Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Substation Component Failure, Energy Operator Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The fire that caused a hugely disruptive shutdown at Heathrow airport in March was likely caused by the failure of a component at an electricity substation, Britain’s National Energy System Operator said in a report on the incident on Wednesday.
Pentagon Suspends Deliveries of Air Defense Missiles, Precision Munitions to Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Department of Defense has suspended deliveries of air defense system missiles and precision-guided munitions to Ukraine due to depleted stockpiles, Politico reported citing sources.
Nearly Half of Americans Believe US Won’t Be A 'Superpower' within A Decade: Poll
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A significant share of American adults believe the United States may face severe crises within the next decade and lose its status as a "global superpower", according to a recent YouGov survey.
Two Die in France of ‘Heat-Related Illness’: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two people died in France as a result of “heat-related illness,” said the minister for ecological transition on Wednesday, as the country registered its second-hottest June since records began in 1900.
African Union Helicopter Crashes in Somali Capital
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A military helicopter from the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at the airport in the capital Mogadishu on Tuesday and was engulfed in flames, the state-run SONNA news outlet reported.
Baku Never Had Issues with Russia’s Sputnik Azerbaijan News Agency: Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Baku has never had issues with the work of Russia’s Sputnik Azerbaijan news agency in the country, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Most World Heritage Sites at Risk of Drought or Flooding: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Almost three quarters of the globe’s cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN’s cultural agency said on Tuesday.
Kremlin Denies US Claims That Russia Is Stalling in Ukraine Peace Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Kremlin on July 1 denied claims by US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine that Russia was stalling in peace talks, adding that Moscow had fulfilled all the agreements reached so far in the negotiations.
Pakistan Offers Aid As Turkey Evacuates 50,000 from Raging Izmir Wildfires
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed solidarity with Turkey on Tuesday, saying Pakistan was ready to offer assistance as raging wildfires in Izmir province forced authorities to evacuate over 50,000 people.
Cuba’s Top Diplomat Slams Trump’s Latest Anti-Cuban Move as Criminal Conduct
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The memorandum strengthening the US policy toward Cuba signed by US President Donald Trump on Monday reinforces the aggression and economic blockade against the island country, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said.
Heavy Rains Kill Two in Central China: State Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Heavy rains in central China killed two people and left six others missing, state media reported on Tuesday, as the country endures a summer surge in extreme weather.
US Senate Vote-A-Rama to Pass Trump's $3.3 Trillion Bill Extends into Second Day
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Senate Republicans in the early hours of Tuesday morning were still trying to pass President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, despite divisions within the party about its expected $3.3 trillion hit to the nation's debt pile.
Turkey to Host 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara: Erdogan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkey will host the 2026 NATO leaders' summit in its capital Ankara, the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
A Stabbing Attack at German Company Kills 1 Person, Seriously Wounds 2
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A man armed with a “sharp object” attacked people at a company in Germany, killing at least one, police said.
Hybrid War against Belarus Waged for Decades, Will Escalate: Lukashenko
THRAN (Tasnim) – The hybrid war against Belarus is picking up pace, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko warned during a military awards ceremony.
Scorching Temperatures Grip Europe, Putting Regions on High Alert
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes in Turkey as a lingering heat wave that has cooked much of Europe led authorities to raise warnings and tourists to find ways to beat the heat on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Carney Says Trade Talks with US Resume After Canada Rescinded Tech Tax
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late Sunday trade talks with US have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax US technology firms.
