White House Dismisses Report against Pentagon Chief as Fake News
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed as fake news a radio report alleging that the US administration is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as US defense secretary.
Trump Wants Direct Talks with Xi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump has stifled almost every channel of diplomatic outreach with China, aiming to deal directly with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, as the trade war between the two superpowers escalates, Politico has reported citing anonymous sources.
World Food Program Warns of 'Alarmingly High' Malnutrition in Ethiopia amid Deepening Crisis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Malnutrition rates in Ethiopia have reached "alarmingly high" levels, with 4.4 million pregnant women and young children urgently needing treatment, the World Food Program (WFP) warned Tuesday.
Vance Seeks Closer US-India Ties, Warns of 'Dark Time' Otherwise
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States is looking to sell more energy and defense equipment to India, Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday on a visit to the country, adding that ties between the two countries will shape the century.
Russian, Bangladeshi Naval Crews Hold Joint Maneuvers in Indian Ocean
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Warships from Russia’s Pacific Fleet and the Navy of the Republic of Bangladesh have practiced tasks as part of a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Fleet said.
Aircraft Accidents Rise in Germany But Fewer Deaths Reported
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany saw more than one plane accident every three days on average in 2024, official figures showed on Tuesday.
Pope Francis Has Died, Vatican Camerlengo Announces
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.
Some Migrants in Canada Lose Work Status While Applications Languish
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Migrants living in Canada are facing longer waits to renew paperwork that would allow them to keep working legally, as growing backlogs and changing rules stymie efforts to maintain legal status.
Kremlin Says US Position Ruling Out NATO Membership for Ukraine Gives Satisfaction
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Kremlin said on Monday that the position of US President Donald Trump's administration on ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gave Moscow satisfaction, but declined to comment on Trump's hopes for deal this week.
Beijing Slams ‘Appeasement’ of US in Trade Deals That Hurt China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing’s expense, promising countermeasures against those who “appease” Washington in the blistering tariff war.
'Cancer' of Billion-Dollar Cyberscam Industry Spreading Globally: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Asian crime syndicates behind the multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry are expanding globally including to South America and Africa, as raids in Southeast Asia fail to contain their activities, the United Nations said in a report on Monday.
Philippines, US Launch Joint Combat Drills in ‘Full Battle Test’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 14,000 Filipino and American soldiers kicked off annual military exercises on Monday for a “full battle test” between the two defense treaty allies in the face of regional security concerns, including tensions in the South China Sea.
Trump Says Hopes for Russia-US Deal to Be Made in Coming Week
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said he hopes that a deal on settling the Ukrainian crisis will be made in the coming week.
Climate Non-Profits Anticipate Fight with Trump over Tax Status
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US non-profit organizations that focus on climate change are getting ready to fight a possible move by the Trump administration to revoke their tax exemptions as soon as this week.
South Korea Finds 'Made in Korea' Breaches Intended to Bypass US Tariffs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea has found increased attempts to disguise foreign products as Korean exports, primarily from China, to avoid US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, its customs agency said on Monday.
High Early Voting Numbers Ahead of Canada Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Canada's election authority said Saturday that high early turnout was a sign of “enthusiasm for the ballot” in an election campaign overshadowed by tensions with its American neighbor.
Japan’s PM Considers Inappropriate to Link Trade, Security Talks with US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba considers inappropriate to link together talks on trade and security issues with the United States.
South Korea, US to Hold Trade Talks This Week, Seoul Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea and the United States will hold trade consultations this week in Washington at the suggestion of the United States, Seoul's trade ministry said on Sunday.
