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China Urges Restraint after Strike Damages Chinese Company Building in Kuwait
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China called on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue following a strike that damaged a building belonging to a Chinese company in Kuwait, while confirming that no Chinese citizens were affected.
Spain Deploys Military to Ceuta after Migrants Breach Morocco’s Border
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt.
9 Police Personnel Killed in Northwest Pakistan Attack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least nine policemen were killed in an attack on a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, police said on Thursday.
Cyclosporiasis Cases Top 18,000 across 45 US States: CDC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Cases of cyclosporiasis -- a parasitic intestinal infection -- have surpassed 18,000 across 45 states, according to updated figures released Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
May, June Heatwaves Caused 2,877 Extra Deaths in England: Government
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Record-breaking heatwaves in May and June led to an estimated 2,877 excess deaths in England, the UK Health Security Agency said on July 29.
China Says Joint Patrol with Russia Was on High Seas, Not in Japan’s EEZ
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said Thursday that the recently concluded China-Russia joint maritime patrol was conducted on the high seas and not in Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
France, Spain, Greece Battle Wildfires as Europe Swelters
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - France, Spain and Greece battled major wildfires on July 30 as soaring temperatures, parched vegetation and powerful winds extended a summer of deadly fires, mass evacuations and mounting disruption across Europe.
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 28
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The death toll from the powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 28, the central government said on Thursday.
China Opposes US over Import Ban
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China firmly opposes the latest US bans on new imports of foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices, and urges Washington to revoke the measures immediately, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
Pentagon Expands Patriot Missile Order to Nearly $59B
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Pentagon increased its long-term Patriot missile order to nearly $59 billion, highlighting the US military's growing demand for the air defense system following the war against Iran, local media reported Wednesday.
Trump's Approval Hits New Low as Majority Oppose US Military Action against Iran: Poll
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to an all-time low in a new Quinnipiac University national poll released Wednesday, with voters expressing growing opposition to the US military action against Iran.
China Launches New Communication Technology Test Satellites into Space
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China sent new communication technology test satellites into space Thursday which entered their planned orbits successfully, state media reported.
Helicopter Crash in Argentina Kills Seven
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina’s western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said.
Cyberattack Targets Water Systems in More than 30 Minnesota Communities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 30 communities across the US state of Minnesota were targeted in a coordinated cyberattack against their water systems over two days, state officials said Tuesday.
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Faces Stress As Emergency Releases Strain Old Infrastructure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve is under strain as massive stockpile releases in response to wars in the Middle East and Europe have stressed old infrastructure in need of repair.
Americans Support Netanyahu Arrest by 22-Point Margin: Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nearly half of Americans believer the US should arrest Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his actions in Israel’s war in Gaza, according to a new poll from The Economist/YouGov.
BMW Aims to Cut 8,000 Jobs by End 2027: Company Source
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Premium carmaker BMW is to offer almost half its German staff voluntary redundancy in a bid to cut 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027, a company source said Wednesday.
Rumors about Mobilization Meant to Destabilize Russia Ahead of Elections: Medvedev
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – By spreading rumors about impending mobilization in Russia, the enemy is seeking to destabilize the situation ahead of the elections, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.