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Global Economy Is Currently in A Rather Dire State: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia's current economic growth rate is insufficient, but the global economy is also in a rather dire state, and the country is not insulated from global developments, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing.
Power Outages Affect 13,000 Households across France after Severe Storms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Around 13,000 households across France remained without electricity on Thursday following severe storms that swept across parts of the country overnight, according to electricity distribution operator Enedis, cited by broadcaster Franceinfo.
UK Industrial Output Falls More than Expected in May
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UK industrial production fell more than expected in May as a sharp drop in mining and quarrying outweighed modest gains in manufacturing, official data showed Thursday.
UN Chief Appoints New Special Representative for Afghanistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday announced the appointment of Rabab Fatima of Bangladesh as his new special representative and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.
UN Agency Warns Cost of A Healthy Diet Has Spiked 25% since 2021
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The cost of a healthy diet has increased 25 per cent in the past five years, putting it out of reach for one-third of the global population, according to figures released on July 15 by the United Nations.
Pakistan Urges US, Iran to Resume Technical-Level Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Pakistan on Thursday called on the US and Iran to resume technical-level talks as part of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
NATO, EU Use Radical Tools of International Terrorism: Russian Security Council
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The tools used by NATO and the EU have taken on radical forms of international terrorism, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Yury Kokov said.
North Korea Calls for Stronger 'Militant Unity' with China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior North Korean official called for strengthening "militant unity" with China as he met a top political adviser from the neighboring country.
Algeria Orphanage Fire Kills 11, Injures 19: Civil Defense
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A fire burning at an orphanage in a suburb of the Algerian capital has killed at least 11 people and injured 19, the country’s civil defense said Thursday.
Trump Faces Fresh Approval Blow As New Poll Shows near-Record Lows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump’s overall job approval has decreased gradually through 2025 and 2026, recently hitting some of the lowest scores of his presidency.
UN Warns Global Immunisation System Showing Cracks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Global infant vaccination levels improved slightly last year, the UN said Wednesday, but warned that drastic funding cuts, conflicts and misinformation were deepening dangerous coverage gaps and allowing outbreaks to surge.
Grocery Prices Top Financial Stress for Americans, Survey Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The majority of Americans say the rising cost of groceries and food is their top source of financial stress and want the government to act now.
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Rises to 4,734
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that recently struck Venezuela has risen to 4,734, with 16,740 people injured, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Tuesday on social media.
Merz's Approval Rating at 14% As German Parliament Enters Summer Break
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's approval ratings remain underwater, a poll showed on Tuesday, as lawmakers leave Berlin for the summer recess.
ICE Misused Crowd Control Weapons against Protesters 412 Times within 1 Year: Analysis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new report shows Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers engaged in a misuse of force against individuals at immigration protests 412 times over the span of a year.
Ebola Deaths Double in Two Weeks as WHO Warns Virus Is Outrunning Response
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Deaths from Ebola doubled in just over two weeks in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where many infected people aren’t reaching care, allowing the virus to spread through communities in what the World Health Organisation describes as the fastest-growing outbreak it has managed.
Brazil’s Lula Calls US Plan for Hormuz Fee ‘Piracy’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday that plans by US President Donald Trump to impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would turn the United States into a “pirate” state.
Judge Accuses Trump of Manipulating Courts to Justify ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A federal judge held Monday that US President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS was manufactured simply to justify its settlement, including a multibillion-dollar “anti-weaponization” fund for political allies and a shield from IRS scrutiny.
