US States Say Medicaid Access Cut, White House Says No Payments Disrupted
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least three US lawmakers said on Tuesday healthcare providers were blocked from the Medicaid payment portal after the Trump administration announced a federal funding pause, even as the White House said the program was exempted.
Conflict with Ukraine to End in Month or Two without Ammunition: Putin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The conflict with Ukraine will end in a month or two if Kiev is out of ammunition, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
UN Confirms US Notification of Withdrawal from Paris Agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations confirmed on Tuesday that it had received official notification from Washington of its withdrawal from the Paris climate change agreement.
Plane Catches Fire in S. Korean Airport, Passengers Evacuated
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at an airport in South Korea late Tuesday, but all 176 people on board were safely evacuated, authorities said.
Plane Crashes in South Sudan, Killing 18, UN Radio Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A plane carrying 21 passengers and crew in South Sudan's Unity State crashed on Wednesday, killing 18 people, United Nations' Radio Miraya reported.
Venezuela's BRICS Membership Is A Reality: Maduro
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Venezuela is a part of BRICS and the path to join this association is being cleared, President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro said.
US Justice Department Officials Involved in Trump Prosecutions Fired
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Justice Department fired a number of officials on Monday who were involved in the criminal prosecutions of US President Donald Trump.
More Voters Eye Opposition Win in Australian Election As PM's Ratings Slump, Poll Shows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval fell to its lowest level since the 2022 election, while more voters for the first time expected the conservative opposition coalition to win the next election due by May, a widely watched poll showed.
Trains Canceled across Bangladesh As Rail Union Goes On strike
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Trains were canceled across Bangladesh on Tuesday as railway staff went on strike for higher pensions and other benefits, affecting tens of thousands of passengers and freight transport.
Storms Trigger Red Weather Alerts across Western Europe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Storm Herminia caused the worst flooding in decades in north-west France, while triggering red alerts for huge waves along the coast of northern Portugal and Spain.
Deaths from Los Angeles-Area Wildfires Rise to 29
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of deaths in the wildfires that destroyed entire communities in the Los Angeles area this month has risen to 29, the county medical examiner’s office said Monday.
Trump Announces Four New Executive Orders, Including to Build ‘Iron Dome’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump announced he would sign an executive order calling for the construction of an “Iron Dome” missile defense program.
Serbian Prime Minister to Resign As Popular Protests Persist
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic on Tuesday announced his resignation, becoming the highest ranking official to leave since anti-corruption protests spread across the country.
3 Dead, 2 Police Officers Injured in Grocery Store Shooting in Indiana
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two people were shot and killed inside a grocery store in US State of Indiana on Monday, officials told ABC News.
Kremlin Says It Has Yet to Hear from US about A Possible Putin-Trump Meeting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Kremlin said on Monday it had yet to receive any signals from the United States about arranging a possible meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, but remained ready to organize such an encounter.
Lukashenko Wins Belarus Presidential Election with 86.82% of Votes: Preliminary Results
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Incumbent Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has won the presidential election with 86.82% of votes, according to preliminary results, Central Election Commission Chairman Igor Karpenko said at a press conference.
China, India Should Commit to Mutual Understanding, Chinese Foreign Minister Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China and India should work in the same direction, explore more substantive measures and commit to mutual understanding, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing on Monday.
Duck DNA in Both Engines of Jeju Air Plane That Crashed, Report Says
TEHRN (Tasnim) – Both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed last month contained duck remains, according to a preliminary report on Monday, with authorities still trying to determine what caused the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil.
