


54 Killed, 227 Injured in Rain-Related Accidents in Pakistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 54 people were killed and 227 others injured during the last 24 hours in rain-related accidents across Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Thursday.

South Korea Lashed by Heavy Rain, Two Dead, over 1,000 Evacuated
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Two people died and more than 1,000 have been evacuated in South Korea after the country was lashed by torrential rain on Thursday, the safety ministry said.

Trump Denies Report on Plan to Fire Fed Chair
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Donald Trump reportedly told Republican lawmakers that he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, reported CNBC, citing a senior White House official.

Von Der Leyen Proposes EU Budget Boost to 2 Trillion Euros
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a 2 trillion euro ($2.31 trillion) EU budget for 2028 to 2034, with a new emphasis on economic competitiveness and defense and plans to overhaul traditional spending on farming and regional development.

Bangladeshi Forces Clash with Supporters of Ousted Leader Hasina, Leaving at Least 4 Dead
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bangladeshi security forces on Wednesday clashed with supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leaving at least four people dead and scores injured, a hospital official and local media said.

Newsom Criticizes Trump’s Use of National Guard after Removal of Troops
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A day after the Pentagon ordered the withdrawal of half of the National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized US President Donald Trump for wasting hundreds of millions of dollars to appear “tough” by punishing immigrants.

US Senators Approve $9 Billion of Elon Musk’s Federal Cuts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Senate approved early Thursday a package of spending cuts proposed by US President Donald Trump that would cancel more than $9 billion in funding for foreign aid programs and public broadcasting.

Orban Says 'What Ukraine Is' Must Be Defined before Any EU Membership Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban outlined his vision for the European Union’s relations with Ukraine, offering an alternative to Brussels’ attempts to prolong the military conflict in the country while simultaneously pushing for it to join the EU.

UK CPI Inflation Unexpectedly Rises to 3.6% in June
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain's annual rate of consumer price inflation unexpectedly rose to its highest in over a year at 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May, above economists' expectations in a Reuters poll for the rate to remain unchanged, official figures showed on Wednesday.

Screen Addiction behind US Adolescent Suicide Surge: Study
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – American adolescents are facing a mounting mental health crisis, with two in five high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, according to newly released data highlighting the devastating impact of addictive screen use on youth's well-being.

UN Voices Concern over Escalating Violence in Sudan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN humanitarians said Tuesday they are gravely concerned by escalating fighting in Sudan, mainly attacks in North Kordofan State.

Pentagon Ends Deployment of 2,000 National Guard Troops in Los Angeles
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Pentagon said Tuesday it is ending the deployment of 2,000 US National Guard troops in Los Angeles, accounting for nearly half of the soldiers sent to the city to deal with protests over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Trump Says Ukraine Shouldn’t Strike Moscow
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky should not order strikes on the Russian capital.

Kremlin Urges Broader Support in Pushing Ukraine to Resume Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia is calling on all partners to pressure Kiev into holding a next round of direct talks with Moscow, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Former US Army Soldier Pleads Guilty in Phone Company Hacking, Extortion Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former US Army soldier pleaded guilty on Tuesday to hacking telecommunications companies' databases, stealing records, and demanding ransoms for the stolen data, the US Department of Justice said.

Blast Kills Three Kenyan Soldiers on Road near Somali Border
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A blast has killed three Kenyan soldiers patrolling a road in the east of the country near the Somali border, the military said.

2 Policemen Shot Dead in Terrorist Attack in NW Pakistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Two policemen were shot dead on Wednesday in a terrorist attack in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, the police said.

Only 35% of Sustainable Development Goals on Track to Meet Target: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Monday that only 35% of sustainable development goals are on track to achieve their targets or are making reasonable progress, while 18% are going in reverse.
