Finnish Fighter Jet Crashes in Arctic Town, Pilot Ejected
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed Wednesday near the Rovaniemi airport in Finland’s Arctic north, but the pilot was rescued after ejecting, the armed forces said.
Russia Heard No Initiatives to Create Demilitarized Zone from Kiev: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow has not yet received any initiatives from Kiev regarding the creation of a demilitarized zone along the line of engagement, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on a statement by US Presidential Special Envoy Keith Kellogg.
Two Arrested After Customer Stabbed to Death in UK Bank
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two men have been arrested after a customer was stabbed to death inside a city center bank in the UK.
German Defense Minister Seeks Annual Budget Hike to over 60 bln Euros, Sources Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is seeking a drastic increase in the country's annual defense budget to over 60 billion euros ($68.21 billion) starting in 2025, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Pakistan Giving 'Befitting Reply' to 'Act of War' Imposed by India: Premier Sharif
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early Wednesday that India's strikes on Pakistani cities and Pakistan-administered Kashmir were a "cowardly attack" and that Islamabad was giving a “befitting reply” to the “act of war" by New Delhi.
Merz Fails to Be Elected Chancellor by German Parliament
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to garner the parliamentary majority needed to become chancellor on Tuesday in a first round of voting in an unexpected setback for his new coalition with the center-left Social Democrats.
Romanian PM Announces Resignation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD).
UN Security Council Urges India-Pakistan Talks on Kashmir, Islamabad Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations Security Council has urged India and Pakistan to ease tension and avoid military conflict, Pakistan said on Tuesday, as hostilities between the nuclear-armed rivals surge after a deadly attack on tourists in disputed Kashmir.
Almost All of Europe Wages War on Russia under Nazi Banners: Lavrov
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Almost all of Europe is engaged in conflict against Russia as these forces are rallied under Nazi banners, supporting Kiev, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Explosions, Huge Fire in Sudanese City of Port Sudan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Multiple explosions have been heard and a huge fire has erupted in Port Sudan, though the exact locations and causes were unclear, as Sudan’s civil war rocks the previously quiet city for a third day.
Serbia's Protesting Students Demand A Snap Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Serbia's protesting university students are demanding a snap election after months of anti-corruption demonstrations that have shaken populist President Aleksandar Vucic's tight grip on power in the Balkan country.
Russian Operation in Ukraine Significantly Affected Global Power Balance: Shoigu
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The course of the “special military operation” in Ukraine has had a substantial impact on the global balance of power, Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu said.
Trump Official Says Harvard Banned from Federal Grants
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump’s education secretary said Monday that Harvard will no longer receive federal grants, escalating an ongoing battle with the prestigious university as it challenges the funding cuts in court.
3 Dead, 4 Hurt, 7 Missing after Panga Boat Capsizes Off San Diego, Authorities Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A small boat overturned Monday in the ocean near San Diego, leaving three dead, four injured and seven missing, according to the US Coast Guard.
‘A Lot of People Know’ Who Blew Up Nord Stream: Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump dismissed claims that Russia was behind the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines and suggested that the true culprit is widely known – without naming names.
Trump May Meet with Putin in Saudi Arabia in May
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said that he would think about a potential meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia during his visit to the kingdom in mid-May.
Germany's CDU/CSU, SPD Sign Coalition Deal for New Gov't
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leaders of Germany's conservative CDU/CSU and center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) signed a coalition agreement on Monday, paving the way for the formation of a new federal government.
Indian Air Force on High Alert along Pakistan Border
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Indian Air Force has been put on high alert along the border with Pakistan, The Times of India reported, citing sources in the Air Force Command.
