Russia, China Warships Enter Sea of Okhotsk for Drills
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A detachment of warships of Russia’s Pacific Fleet and the Chinese Navy entered the Sea of Okhotsk in the western Pacific as part of joint navy exercises, Russia’s Interfax agency reported on Tuesday, citing the Pacific Fleet’s press service.
Climate Goal to Triple Global Renewable Energy by 2030 within Reach, IEA Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A goal to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 and cut fossil fuel use is within reach, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report on Sept 24, but will require a huge push to unlock bottlenecks such as permitting and grid connections.
Africa’s Exclusion from UNSC Must Be Addressed: African Union
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – It isn't right that African nations are not represented in the UN Security Council, and this must be corrected, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat said.
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake Picks Harini Amarasuriya as PM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, named Harini Amarasuriya, a college professor and first-time lawmaker, as the new prime minister of the Indian Ocean island nation on Tuesday, making her the third woman to be appointed to the post.
Boeing Proposes 'Final' Offer to Striking Workers; Union Rejects Vote
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Boeing made a "best and final" pay offer to thousands of striking workers on Monday, but its largest union declined to put it to a vote, saying the planemaker had refused to bargain over the proposal that fell short of members' demands.
‘Peace’ Has Become A Swear Word: Hungarian FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – It is wrong that “peace” has become a curse word in international politics, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto insisted.
Yerevan Ready to Sign Peace Treaty with Baku: Armenian FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Armenia is ready to sign a peace agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan soon, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a meeting with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly's 79th session.
China Slams ‘Lies, Smears’ After Canadian Ex-Diplomat Alleges Torture
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China on Tuesday condemned “lies and smears” and defended its three-year detention of former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig after he alleged psychological torture during his imprisonment in the country.
At Least Four Arrested in South-Western Germany on Suspicion of Human Smuggling
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least four people were arrested in south-western Germany early Tuesday in a series of raids conducted on suspicion of human smuggling, a spokesperson for the federal police said.
Harris Leads Trump by Almost 40 Points among Asian American Voters, New Poll Shows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Vice President Kamala Harris has a significant lead over Donald Trump among Asian Americans, according to a poll conducted earlier this month.
Leaders at Climate Meetings in New York Warn of Growing Mistrust between Nations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres launched a two-day, climate-themed "Summit for the Future" on Sunday as part of the UN General Assembly, where some leaders warned of growing mistrust between nations as climate-fueled disasters mount.
Polls Show Harris Gaining Ground on Trump As Views Brighten
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican rival Donald Trump by 5 percentage points in an NBC News poll released on Sunday that found that respondents have come to see her more favorably since she emerged as the Democratic candidate for president.
Macron Calls for New World Order
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French President Emmanuel Macron called for reform of the current “unjust” world order so that humans can coexist more peacefully.
Harris Will Be Unable to Stop WWIII, Trump Argues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US president Donald Trump, who is running for election, believes that the world has turned into a very dangerous place and that his rival, Kamala Harris, will not be able to keep another world war from happening.
China Urges Vigilance against Taiwanese Cyberattacks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China's national security ministry said on Monday a Taiwan military-backed hacking group called Anonymous 64 has been carrying out cyberattacks against targets in China, urging people to report "anti-propaganda sabotage."
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Resigns after Dissanayake's Presidential Win
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has resigned, he said on Monday, a day after Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake won a presidential election in the debt-ridden Indian Ocean nation.
At Least Six Killed in Japan After Floods Hit Quake-Stricken Noto Peninsula
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least six people have been confirmed dead on Japan’s Noto Peninsula after floods struck an area still recovering from a major earthquake nine months ago.
Migrant Boat Sinks Off Greek Island, 3 Dead, 25 Missing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three people died and 25 others are missing after a boat carrying migrants and refugees sank off the Greek island of Samos in the Aegean Sea on Monday, Greek state broadcaster ERT reported.
