Ex-Malaysian PM Najib to Face Further Charges in 1MDB Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak will face further corruption charges related to money allegedly siphoned off from scandal-plagued state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), the anti-corruption agency said on Wednesday.
China Denies Meddling in US Midterm Elections
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China on Wednesday denied US President Donald Trump's claims that it was meddling in the US midterm elections by taking aim at his political base in their escalating trade war.
UK Police: Possible Hate Crime outside Muslim Center; 3 Hurt
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - British police are investigating a possible hate crime after a car hit pedestrians near a Muslim community center, injuring three people.
Strawberry Sabotage Akin to 'Terrorism': Australia PM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The tainting of supermarket strawberries with sewing needles is comparable to "terrorism", Australia's prime minister said Wednesday, as he demanded tougher sentencing in response to a nationwide scare.
Turkey Keeps 24 Workers in Jail over Istanbul Airport Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A Turkish court on Wednesday ordered 24 workers and union activists to stay in jail after they were detained in a mass crackdown over protests on working conditions at Istanbul's giant new airport.
Kim Agrees to Dismantle Main Nuke Site if US Takes Steps Too
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced a sweeping set of agreements after their second day of talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
China Will Use Trade War with US to Replace Imports: State Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China is not afraid of “extreme measures” the United States is taking in their trade war and will use it as an opportunity to replace imports, promote localization and accelerate the development of high-tech products, state media said.
A Child Dies Every Five Seconds, Most Are Preventable Deaths: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An estimated 6.3 million children died before their 15th birthdays in 2017, or one every five seconds, mostly due to a lack of water, sanitation, nutrition and basic healthcare, according to report by United Nations agencies on Tuesday.
Over 300,000 Customers without Power in Carolinas after Florence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - More than 300,000 US homes and businesses, mostly in North Carolina and South Carolina, were still without power on Tuesday after storm Florence hit over the weekend, power companies said.
Trump Orders Release of Classified Documents in Russia Investigation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Donald Trump has ordered the release of classified documents as part of his effort to discredit the inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 election and potential links with his campaign team.
Bangladesh to Move Rohingya to Island from Next Month: Officials
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Bangladesh will next month start moving 100,000 Rohingya refugees to a remote island, officials said Tuesday, despite warnings the silty strip is prone to violent weather.
India Starts Smart Fencing of Border with Pakistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The high-tech surveillance system will create an invisible electronic barrier on land, water and even in the air and underground. The smart border fencing will help India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to detect and foil infiltration bids.
100 Die in Severe Flooding in Nigeria: Relief Agency
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Nigeria has declared a national disaster after severe flooding left about 100 people dead across 10 states, the country's main relief agency said on Tuesday.
Beijing Will Have to Respond to Latest US Tariffs: China's Commerce Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China will have to retaliate against the US latest decision to impose new tariffs on imports from China, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday.
French Interior Minister to Quit Macron Government by 2020: L'Express
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - France's interior minister, one of Emmanuel Macron's staunchest backers since he launched his presidential bid, told L'Express magazine he plans to run for mayor of Lyon in 2020 and will not wait until then to quit the government.
Kim Jong Un Hugs Moon Jae-in as Inter-Korean Summit Starts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Kim Jong-un has greeted the South Korean president to cheers from crowds assembled at North Korea’s Pyongyang airport as the pair begin their third summit.
Russia: Missile That Shot Down Flight MH17 Was Ukrainian
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Russian military said on Monday that the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, killing all 298 people on board, came from the arsenals of the Ukrainian army, not from Russia.
Spanish PM Announces Constitutional Reform to End Personal Privileges
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday announced constitutional reform that would strip officials and members of parliament of special judiciary protection.
