Trump Says He Is Considering Stephen Miller for National Security Adviser
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Stephen Miller, his deputy chief of staff, was a frontrunner to be potentially named as national security adviser following the departure of Mike Waltz.
Ten killed After Four Tourist Boats Capsize in China, State Media Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ten people died when "sudden strong winds" capsized four boats carrying tourists, plunging 84 people into a river in Southwestern China on Sunday, state media reported.
Trumps Says He Proposed Sending US Troops to Mexico
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he had offered to send US troops to Mexico in a call with its President Claudia Sheinbaum to combat drug trafficking.
Chinese President to Visit Russia on May 7-10: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia on May 7-10 and join Vladimir Putin at the 80th commemoration of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
Russia Able to Successfully Complete ‘Special Op’ without Nuclear Arms: Putin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Russia has sufficient capabilities to successfully complete the “special military operation” in Ukraine without resorting to nuclear arms, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
At Least 15,000 USDA Employees Accept Voluntary Resignation Offer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of employees at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) accepted the Trump administration’s voluntary resignation offer, leading to a significant reduction in force.
Sheinbaum Says She Rejected Trump's Offer to Send Troops to Mexico
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump had proposed sending US troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking, but said she had rejected that offer because "sovereignty is not for sale."
North Korea's Kim Visits Tank Factory, Touts Progress in Korean-Style Tanks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected an "important" tank factory and touted "great progress in the core technology of Korean-style tanks," state media KCNA said on Sunday.
Zelensky: US Mineral Deal Could Unlock $30B Arms Aid, Protect Ukraine’s Sovereignty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed a new US-Ukraine mineral resources agreement as a “win-win” that could help secure vital air defense systems and deepen strategic ties, following talks with US President Donald Trump.
Paramilitaries Launch First Attack on Port Sudan: Army
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sudanese paramilitaries on Sunday struck Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast, the army said, in the first attack on the seat of the army-aligned government in the country's two-year war.
India Says Pakistan Violates Ceasefire for Tenth Night in A Row
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India has said Pakistani troops have once again violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control in Indian-administered Kashmir, the PTI news agency reported, citing the country's Defense Ministry.
Interior Secretary Warns of Power Outage Risks in US in Summer of 2025
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States may face a large-scale power outage as early as this summer, Doug Burgum, the US Secretary of the Interior, warned.
Two People Killed When Small Plane Crashes into Two Homes in California
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A small plane crashed into two homes in Simi Valley, US State of California, Saturday afternoon, leaving two people and a dog dead, police told to CNN.
Labor Wins Australia Election, Broadcasters ABC, Sky News Australia Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party was projected to win over the conservative opposition, Sky News Australia and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation said as early vote counting showed Labor in a strong position.
Singapore Heads to Polls As Ruling Party Is Eyeing 14th Straight Win
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Singaporeans began casting votes Saturday in the general election that will determine the composition of the 97-seat parliament.
Pakistan Conducts Successful Training Launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistan on Saturday conducted a successful training launch of its surface-to-surface "Abdali Weapon System," the military said in a statement.
At Least Eight Hurt After Car Drives into Crowd in German City of Stuttgart
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least eight people were injured, three of them seriously, after a car drove into a crowd in the center of the southwestern German city of Stuttgart on Friday in what police said was a "tragic" traffic accident.
US Approves F-16 Support Package for Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US has approved a $310.5 million deal to sustain Ukrainian-operated F-16 fighter jets provided by Kiev’s European backers.
