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Malaria Deaths Up in 2024, Funding Cuts Risk Surge, WHO Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Malaria killed around 610,000 people in 2024, mostly young children in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Dec 4, warning of the risks of rising drug resistance, climate change and funding cuts.
Macron Tells Xi That China, France Must Overcome ‘Differences’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French President Emmanuel Macron told Xi Jinping that their two countries must overcome their “differences” during a trip to China focused on economic and geopolitical cooperation.
Ukrainian Parliament Approves 2026 Budget
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Ukrainian parliament on Wednesday approved the state budget for next year, the country's finance ministry reported.
Putin Departs for State Visit to India
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is embarking on a two-day state visit to India.
Greek Farmers Expand Blockades As Protests Intensify Nationwide
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Farmers across Greece intensified their protests on Wednesday, expanding a major blockade near Nikaia in central Greece that once again forced the closure of the Athens-Thessaloniki motorway, according to local authorities.
Georgia Faces Pressure for 'Second front' in Early Weeks of Ukraine Crisis: PM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Wednesday that Georgia had faced strong external pressure in the early weeks of the Ukraine crisis.
Namibia President Pledges Intensified Efforts against Corruption
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said on Thursday that her administration will intensify efforts to uphold ethical leadership and combat corruption, stressing that integrity and accountability are essential for the country's development.
Death Toll from Indonesia Floods, Landslides Passes 700
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The number of people killed by floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island rose to 708 on Tuesday, the disaster agency said, as authorities rushed to repair infrastructure and deliver aid to cut-off areas.
Witkoff-Zelensky Meeting Canceled: Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, canceled a planned meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky in Europe and have flown back home, according to media reports.
Those Who Say Putin Rejected US Peace Plan Are Wrong: Kremlin Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the US peace plan for Ukraine is incorrect, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media.
Former Top EU Diplomat Detained in Anti-Fraud Raid: Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The former vice-president of the European Commission and head of the bloc's foreign service, Federica Mogherini, is being held by authorities amid a police investigation into alleged misuse of EU funds, Belgian and French media reported on Tuesday.
OSCE to Become Meaningless Body If West Abolishes Consensus Rule: Lavrov
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) will become a meaningless organization if the West abolishes the consensus rule, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Republican Wins US House Election in Tennessee, Bolstering Party Majority
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Voters in Tennessee elected Republican Matt Van Epps to fill a vacant US House of Representatives seat, US media outlets projected on Tuesday, padding the narrow lead by US President Donald Trump's party in the chamber heading into next year's midterm elections.
Rate of Business Closures in UK Falls to Lowest Level since 2016
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The rate of businesses closing their doors in the UK last year was the lowest level since 2016, recent figures show.
US No Longer Monetarily Involved in Ukraine Crisis: Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said his country is no longer involved in the Ukrainian crisis in terms of financing it.
AI’s Impact Could Worsen Gaps between World’s Rich, Poor, A UN Report Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.
Major Canadian Steelmaker to Lay Off around 1,000 Workers amid US Tariff Pressure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Algoma Steel, one of Canada's largest steel producers, on Monday said it will lay off approximately 1,000 workers due to severe financial pressure from "unprecedented" US tariffs, local media reported.
Race to Get Aid to Asia Flood Survivors As Toll Nears 1,200
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Torrential monsoon season deluges paired with two separate tropical cyclones last week dumped heavy rain across all of Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.
