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UK's Starmer Faces Parliament over Mandelson Vetting As Resignation Demands Swirl
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address Parliament on Monday, facing calls for his resignation over his handling of the appointment of Peter Mandelson – a senior figure in his ruling Labour party – as US ambassador, though it emerged he had failed a vetting process.
Eight Children Killed in Louisiana Mass Shooting, US Police Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Eight children were killed in a shooting spree early April 19 in the southern US state of Louisiana, in what police said appears to have been an incident of domestic violence.
Carney Says Canada’s US Ties Have Become A Weakness
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Canada's close ties to the US were once a strength but have become a weakness, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on April 19, in a video message to his country in which he also praised the heroism of military leaders who fought against US invasion more than two centuries ago.
Russia Says It Hopes Iran Talks Continue for Good of Persian Gulf, Global Economy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Kremlin said it hopes negotiations involving Iran will continue in order to avoid negative consequences for the region and the global economy, adding that while Russia is not acting as a mediator, it is ready to assist if needed.
North Korea Test-Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea announced Monday that it had test-fired five short-range Hwasongpho-11 Ra surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missiles following reports by South Korea and Japan of launches toward the East Sea.
Experts Carry Out Controlled Blast of WWII Bomb near Paris
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled underground detonation of a World War II explosive near Paris on Sunday after authorities evacuated more than a thousand residents.
Some EU Leaders Pursuing Militarization Course, Preparing for War: CSTO Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Some European leaders have embarked on a course of militarization and preparations for war, Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov said.
Kamala Harris Slams War on Iran, Says Trump Was 'Pulled into' Conflict by Netanyahu
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US vice president Kamala Harris has strongly criticized Donald Trump over the ongoing military aggression on Iran, saying he was “pulled into" the conflict by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
17 Die in US Immigration Custody This Year: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Seventeen people have died in US immigration custody this year, according to the detainee death reports released by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
US Should Lift Blockade of Cuba: Lula Da Silva
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States must end the blockade of Cuba because it leaves people of this country to suffer, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.
More than Half of Americans Say Trump Immigration Agenda ‘Too Aggressive’: Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new poll shows that more than half of Americans say they think US President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda is “too aggressive.”
Greek Deputy Minister Resigns amid Qualifications Controversy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Greek Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food Makarios Lazaridis resigned on Saturday following controversy over his academic qualifications.
World Knows Russia Would Use Entire Arsenal of Weapons to Defend Belarus: Lukashenko
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The world knows that Russia would use its entire arsenal of weapons to defend Belarus, the republic’s President Alexander Lukashenko said.
5 Killed in Kiev Shooting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Five people were killed on Saturday after a man opened fire on the streets of the Ukrainian capital, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Spain Signs Deals with Brazil As Sanchez Builds Anti-Trump Bloc
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spain and Brazil signed a flurry of agreements at Pedro Sanchez and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s first bilateral summit, as the Spanish leader seeks to build an alliance to counter US President Donald Trump.
North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles toward East Sea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles Sunday toward the East Sea, according to South Korea and Japan.
Major Shift in Brexit Opinion As 53% of Britons Support EU Return
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than half of Britons now support rejoining the European Union, according to new polling published almost 10 years after the 2016 referendum that led to Brexit.
Russia, India Publish Agreement on Procedures for Deployment of Military Personnel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An intergovernmental agreement between Russia and India on procedures for sending military personnel, as well as ships and military aircraft, to each other’s territory was published on Friday on the official legal information portal.
