Turkey, Ukraine FMs Meet on Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on Wednesday in Turkey's city of Antalya before the upcoming Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled in Istanbul.
System Glitch Delays Australian-Made Rocket Launch
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Australian aerospace firm said Thursday it has delayed a historic first attempt to launch a locally developed rocket into orbit, with a jar of Vegemite as its payload.
Big Canada Wildfire Kills Two, 1,000 Evacuated
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A major wildfire burning in central Canada has killed two people, police said Wednesday, and forced 1,000 more to evacuate their homes, kicking off a fire season authorities warn could prove challenging.
Portugal Far-Right Leader Suffers Second Collapse
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The leader of Portugal's far-right party Chega collapsed on Thursday during an open-air campaign rally ahead of Sunday's general election.
Americans Worry about Trump’s Handling of Current Measles Outbreak, Poll Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Americans worry about US President Donald Trump's administration's ability to contain an ongoing outbreak of measles, while the vast majority of them believe that vaccines for the disease are safe, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
China, EU Seek Stronger Bond As Ties Mark 50 Years
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Diplomats and experts from China and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday called for strengthening cooperation amid rising global challenges, as the two sides celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.
Kremlin Blasts Potential EU Deployment of French Nuclear Bombers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The possible deployment of French nuclear bombers across the EU will not enhance security on the continent, the Kremlin said Wednesday, after French President Emmanuel Macron said he was ready to discuss the issue.
20 US States Sue over Trump Administration Linking Grants, Immigration Enforcement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Democratic attorneys general from 20 US states have filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration over its threats to withhold billions of federal dollars if they don’t meet Donald Trump’s new immigration enforcement demands.
China, US Slash Sweeping Tariffs in Trade War Climbdown
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States and China slashed sweeping tariffs on each others’ goods for 90 days on Wednesday, after a temporary ceasefire in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains.
Bolivia President Arce Says He Will Not Run for Re-Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bolivian President Luis Arce said that he will not run for re-election in order to reduce the chances of right-wing forces.
DPRK Top Leader Inspects Combined Tactical Drill of Different Arms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday attended a combined tactical drill of special operations, training matches and joint fire demonstrations, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Wednesday.
Baku Reports Shelling of Azerbaijani Army Positions from Armenia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has reported the shelling of its army positions from Armenian territory.
Indian Premier Notes Russian-Made S-400 Air Defense System’s Role during Escalation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s air defenses, which include Russian-made S-400 Triumph systems, have played a decisive role in its Operation Sindoor.
China's Xi Slams 'Bullying' As Beijing Hosts LatAm Leaders
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday to deepen ties with Latin America and condemned “bullying” in a thinly veiled swipe at the United States, as he addressed regional leaders in Beijing.
Number of Internally Displaced People Worldwide Surpasses 80M for 1st Time: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A record 83.4 million people were living in internal displacement at the end of 2024, marking the highest number ever recorded, according to the Global Report on Internal Displacement 2025 released Tuesday.
Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s Party Barred from Election as Party Registration Suspended
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bangladesh's Election Commission suspended the registration of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, effectively barring the party from contesting the next national elections.
EU Waits for Talks in Turkey before Pushing for Sanctions against Russia: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – European leaders have decided to wait until after the talks on Ukraine that are scheduled for May 15 in Istanbul before pushing the US to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
Kremlin Says Will Reveal Team for Ukraine Talks As Soon As Putin Thinks Fit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow will announce the names of its negotiators for peace talks with Ukraine, scheduled to take place in Istanbul on May 15, as soon as Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks fit, the Kremlin spokesman said.
