Trump Administration Moves to Cut All Remaining Federal Contracts with Harvard
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump's administration plans to terminate the federal government's remaining contracts with Harvard University, according to a letter sent to federal agencies on Tuesday.
Announcement Regarding New Round of Russia-Ukraine Talks to Be Made Soon: Lavrov
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow will insist that Kiev abolish all discriminatory laws in Ukraine at a new round of direct talks to be announced soon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at an international meeting of high representatives in charge of security issues.
Trump Says ‘Golden Dome’ Free for Canada If It Joins US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could join his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system for free — but only if it becomes part of the United States.
US Mall Mass Shooting Suspect at Large: At Least 5 Injured
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A gunman shot and wounded five people at a Connecticut mall on Tuesday (May 27, 2025), prompting an evacuation and a massive police response, and officials say they are still searching for the suspect.
Musk ‘Disappointed’ by Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Elon Musk voiced his disappointment with US President Donald Trump’s recently passed tax and spending bill, saying it undermines efforts to reduce the federal deficit.
Five Teens Killed, Four Hospitalized after Stabbing Attack in Siberia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Five teenagers were killed and four were hospitalized as a result of a stabbing attack in Siberia’s Irkutsk Region, the local department of the Russian Investigative Committee said.
Kenya Begins Translocation of Black Rhinos to Boost Conservation of Iconic Species
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Kenya's wildlife authorities have begun the translocation of 21 critically endangered eastern black rhinos to the Segera Conservancy located in Laikipia County, about 250 km north of Nairobi, the country's capital.
Trump Considering More Sanctions on Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Donald Trump is mulling new sanctions against Russia this week and even considering exiting from the negotiation process if a final push for peace doesn’t work, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Russia Requests UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Russia has requested a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss the threat emanating from European countries that have been seeking to hinder efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said.
North Korea Calls US Golden Dome Missile Shield 'Dangerous, Threatening'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - North Korea called US President Donald Trump's plan to establish a “Golden Dome” missile defense system a “very dangerous and threatening initiative," state-run media reported Tuesday.
Large Blast Hits Chemical Plant in China’s Shandong
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A large explosion took place at a chemical plant in China’s eastern province of Shandong on Tuesday, state media said, but gave no immediate details of casualties, while unverified social media images showed smoke billowing high over the plant.
11 Hospitalized after Boat Explosion in Florida
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Nearly a dozen people, including two children, were hospitalized after a boat explosion and fire in Fort Lauderdale, US State of Florida, on Memorial Day evening, officials said.
Ex-PM Banned from Leaving S. Korea for Alleged Insurrection
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - South Korea's police banned former prime minister Han Duck-soo and former deputy prime minister for economic affairs Choi Sang-mok for alleged insurrection charges, multiple media outlets said on Tuesday.
30 Killed in Central Nigeria Attacks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - More than 30 people have been killed in separate attacks in recent days in central Nigeria, a local government official said Monday, the latest raids in a region where herders and farmers often clash over land access.
Taiwan's Ruling Party Accused of Backing Cyberattacks on Chinese Company
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Chinese authorities accused Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Tuesday of backing a hacker organization that carried out cyberattacks against a tech company in Guangzhou, the capital of China’s Guangdong province, state-run media reported.
Two Dead, Nine Injured in Memorial Day Shooting in Philadelphia
TEHRN (Tasnim) - Two people were killed and nine others, including three teenagers, injured in a shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on Memorial Day, police said on Tuesday.
EU Committed to Reaching US Trade Deal: Commissioner
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The European Union remains “fully committed” to reaching a trade agreement with the United States, the bloc’s trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Monday following calls with top US officials.
Trump to Delay EU Tariffs until July 9
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed off his threat to speed up 50 percent tariffs on imports from the European Union, agreeing to extend his deadline for trade talks until July 9 after the head of the EU executive body said the bloc needed more time to “reach a good deal.”
