Trump Calls Ex-FBI Chief A 'Dirty Cop' after Alleged Threat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump labeled former FBI director James Comey a “dirty cop” Friday over a social media post that the US president deemed a veiled call for assassination and which prompted a Secret Service probe.
Protest Erupts in Libya's Tripoli, Senior Officials Resign
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A massive protest against the Government of National Unity (GNU) erupted here on Friday amid the resignation of several senior government officials, local media reported.
Trump Rails against Supreme Court over Blocking of Deportation Flights
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said it was “a bad and dangerous day for America” Friday after the Supreme Court temporarily halted his administration’s expedited deportations of alleged Venezuelan “gang members”.
Militants Kill at Least 23 in Nigeria Attack, Security Sources Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 23 farmers and fishermen were killed and others abducted by suspected extremist militants in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state this week, security sources and local residents told Reuters.
China Says Ready to Expand Practical Cooperation with Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China said Thursday it was ready to "expand practical cooperation" with the Russian army, after President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow for a lavish World War II Victory Day parade.
EU Ministers Aim Far Higher than British-US Trade Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – European Union trade ministers want a more ambitious trade deal than Britain has agreed with the US, they said on Thursday, adding that such an agreement retaining US tariffs would not be enough to prevent EU countermeasures.
Trump Will Not Travel to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump will not travel to Turkey to join Russia-Ukraine talks, Reuters reported, citing a US official.
Kremlin Confirms Putin Will Not Attend Turkey Peace Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will not take part in the talks with Ukraine to be held in Istanbul, said Dmitry Peskov, the Russian leader's spokesman.
US Agencies Banned from All Work on G20 in South Africa
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The White House National Security Council has ordered US agencies and departments to suspend work with the Group of 20 conference set to be hosted by South Africa this year, the Washington Post reported citing sources.
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.
