UK Government ‘Complicit’ in Asylum Seeker Hotel Attacks, Say Unions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Some of Britain’s biggest unions accused the government of being “complicit” in attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers, and are urging members to “mobilize” against far-right groups seemingly emboldened by the rhetoric of senior Tory politicians.
Germany Warned of Power Cuts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany could face an electricity shortage in the next two years as its own energy resources become increasingly insufficient and demand rises, Welt am Sonntag reported on Sunday, citing a local McKinsey study.
Russian Engineers Create Drone with Night Vision for Monitoring Oil, Gas Pipelines
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian company Clevercopter has developed the Airmedic MINI drone that can be equipped with a night vision camera to monitor oil and gas pipelines, the National Technology Initiative project support fund said on Sunday.
Fire Hits Crowded Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A massive fire raced through a crammed refugee camp for Rohingya Muslims in southern Bangladesh on Sunday, leaving thousands homeless, a fire official and the United Nations said.
US Should Pay Attention to Domestic Problems Instead of Sanctioning: Russian Embassy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sanctions introduced by the United States against six Russian nationals working the justice system are meddling in Russia’s domestic affairs, press secretary of the Russian Embassy in Washington Igor Girenko said in a comment.
Pompeo Takes Swipe at Trump over Adding nearly $8 Trillion to US Debt
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo, who’s weighing a 2024 presidential run, took a swipe at his former boss on Friday over adding nearly $8 trillion to the national debt.
UN Reports Modern Weapons Being Smuggled to Haiti from US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Increasingly sophisticated weapons are being trafficked into Haiti mainly from the United States and especially from Florida amid worsening lawlessness in the impoverished Caribbean nation, according to a UN report released Friday.
South Sudan President Fires Defense, Interior Ministers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Sudan President Salva Kiir sacked two top security ministers, violating the terms of a peace agreement with opposition party leader First Vice President Riek Machar.
India, China Foreign Ministers Hold Talks to Mend Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of India and China met Thursday on the sidelines of a gathering of top diplomats from the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations and signaled a thawing of ties in their relationship, which has been tense since 2020.
Argentina Hit by Massive Blackout
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Argentinians were plunged into darkness on Wednesday as large parts of the country, including its capital, suffered a massive blackout caused by a fire on a crucial power line.
Greek Rail Workers Strike over Conditions after Deadly Crash
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Rescuers using cranes and heavy machinery on Thursday searched the wreckage of trains involved in a deadly collision that sent Greece into national mourning and prompted strikes and protests over rail safety.
Russia, China Have Far-Reaching Plans for Cooperation, Lavrov Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia and China have far-reaching plans for developing bilateral cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during his first in-person meeting with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting on Thursday.
Turkey’s Erdogan Indicates Election Will Take Place on May 14
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan indicated that national elections will be held on May 14, sticking to his previous plan for the vote with a date just over three months after devastating earthquakes killed more than 45,000 people in Turkey.
Boris Johnson Will Not Oppose British PM Sunak's Brexit Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Boris Johnson will not oppose British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal, the Times reported on Tuesday citing allies close to the former Prime Minister Johnson.
Number of Suicides among Children in Japan Hits Record High in 2022, Reports Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of child suicides in Japan in 2022 is likely to have reached a record high, having exceeded 500 cases for the first time in Japan's history, Japanese broadcaster reported on Tuesday, citing government figures.
Nigeria's Tinubu Defends Win in Disputed Presidential Poll
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nigeria's new president-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday defended the integrity of the national election that he won, and called on citizens to unite around him after a bitter dispute over results opposition parties have said are flawed.
UK Grocery Price Inflation Hits Record 17.1%
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UK Grocery price inflation in Britain has reached a record 17.1 percent, adding hundreds of pounds to shopping bills for families, figures show.
Russia Not to Resume Nuclear Arms Reduction Talks Until Washington Listens to Moscow
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia will not resume participation in the Start nuclear arms reduction treaty with the United States until Washington listens to Moscow’s position, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in remarks published on Tuesday.
