Belgium Road Accident Death Linked to 'Yellow Vest' Protest: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A driver died in Belgium near the border with France on Friday evening after hitting a truck which had slowed down due to a blockade by "yellow vest" protesters, a local government official said.
Iran Could Help Qatar to Deliver A Sustainable 2022 FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Qatar will face a difficult task in term of expanding the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams but Iran could help its southern neighbor to host the prestigious event far better than the world’s expectations.
China Calls on Taliban to Enter Afghan Peace Process
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - After inking a tripartite deal for cooperation with Afghanistan and Pakistan in Kabul, China has urged the Taliban to enter peace process.
Zarif: Iran’s Missiles Defensive, Non-Negotiable
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated the country’s policy on its missile program and said the domestically made ballistic missiles are only meant for defense and can never be subject to negotiation with foreigners.
Cold Weather, Croatian Police Stop Migrants at EU Frontier
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Harsh weather conditions and tight police border controls have stopped thousands of migrants from attempting to cross into Croatia at the European Union's Balkan frontier, leaving them stuck in impoverished Bosnia until spring.
Official Hails Growing Trend in Iran’s Exports to Iraq
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The secretary general of Iran-Iraq joint chamber of commerce highlighted an upward trend in the export of Iranian products to Iraq.
Yellow Vests Protesters Rallying for 5th Consecutive Weekend in Paris (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Yellow Vest protesters are rallying for the 5th consecutive weekend in Paris, demanding Emmanuel Macron’s resignation, while Police is resorting to tear gas to disperse demonstrators at the Champs-Elysees avenue.
Qatar Says (P)GCC Needs Reforms, Has No Teeth
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Qatar said on Saturday it remained committed to the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council but the bloc needed to enforce its own rules better, signaling a reformed alliance could help end a row between Doha and some of its neighbors.
Time for Europe to Launch SPV, Show Some Autonomy: Italian Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior fellow with the Transatlantic Program of the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) said it is time for Europe to once and for all be independent, establish its proposed special purpose vehicle (SPV) and show “some important margins of autonomy” in face of the US.
Qatar's Al-Arabi Eyes Iranian Defender Morteza Pouraliganji
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian international defender Morteza Pouraliganji has been reportedly linked with a move to Al-Arabi of Qatar.
Eleven Dead as Gunfight Sparks Protests in Indian Kashmir: Police
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Seven civilians were killed as Indian troops fired on protesters Saturday after a gunfight left three rebels and a soldier dead in the disputed region of Kashmir, police and hospital officials said.
Over 40 Injured in Gaza 'March Of Return' Protest (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least 46 people were injured in clashes with Israeli forces while protesting along Gaza border on Friday evening.
Serbian President Accuses US, UK, Germany of Helping Create Kosovo Army
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic accused the US, UK, and Germany of aiding the self-proclaimed Kosovo Republic to create a regular army in an address to the country on 14 December.
Rajapaksa Set to Quit as Sri Lanka's Premier to End Crisis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A Sri Lankan lawmaker said that disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will resign Saturday to end the country's political crisis.
Iranian Naval Fleet Returns Home after 53-Day Mission in High Seas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Navy’s 58th flotilla of warships docked at the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday after a 53-day mission in international waters.
Iran’s Zarif, Qatari PM Discuss Bilateral Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Qatari Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani held talks on a range of issues, including ways to boost bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.
6.8M Users’ Photos Exposed by Facebook Apps Bug
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Facebook announced on Friday that the social network had exposed the private photos of millions of users without their permission.
Reading FC Faces Nervy Wait over Ezatolahi’s Future at Asian Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Reading football club will be without Iranian midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi for a further month due to the Asian Cup.
