Spain Rejects US Bid for Extradition of Former Venezuelan Intel Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spain's High Court rejected on Monday US extradition request for Hugo Carvajal, a former general and close ally of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Russia Deploys S-400 Missiles in Arctic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia has placed S-400 missile defense systems at the Novaya Zemlya archipelago as Moscow seeks to increase its military presence in the Arctic, the Russian defense ministry said on Monday.
Advanced Drone Engines Used in Yemen’s Aramco Attack in Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemen's Army spokesman, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, said on Monday that a new type of aircraft engines were used in Yemeni drones that were involved in a massive and precise raid on Saudi Aramco oil facilities in the heart of the kingdom.
600,000 Rohingya Still in Myanmar at 'Serious Risk of Genocide', Says UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Rohingya Muslims remaining in Myanmar still face a "serious risk of genocide", UN investigators said Monday, warning the repatriation of a million already driven from the country by the army remains "impossible".
Yemeni Forces Conduct Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - In a new move to retaliate Saudi war crimes in Yemen, Ansarullah movement used drones to target two oil facilities of Saudi Arabia’s Aramco company, sparking a huge fire at a plant crucial to global energy supplies.
Iran May Confiscate Canada’s Assets, Top Judge Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Hojatoleslam Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi warned on Monday that the Islamic Republic will definitely retaliate for Canada’s illegal move to seize and sell Iranian assets if the Ottawa government does not reverse its approach.
Taliban 'Committed' to Agreement with US: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Taliban is committed to the agreements with the US despite the recent events, on the condition Washington will adhere to its part, one of the group's spokesmen said on Monday.
Self-Driving Robots Bring Meals to Students at College (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - College students are now sharing sidewalks with a fleet of robots delivering meals at the push of a button.
Efforts to Drive Wedge between Beijing, Moscow Bound to Fail: China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The relationship between China and Russia is exemplary and attempts to drive a wedge between the two countries are bound to fail, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a briefing on Monday.
Yemeni Drone Attacks in Saudi Arabia May Increase: Expert
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Norwegian security expert said the use of drone strikes against strategic targets in Saudi Arabia will continue as long as the war against Yemen continues, and it may even increase in scope.
Iran, Russia Discuss Closer Nuclear Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi and Director General of Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev exchanged views about ways to promote mutual cooperation in the peaceful nuclear industry.
Iran Not Counting on EU Compliance with JCPOA: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized that Tehran is not pinning its hopes on Europe’s commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal, but leaves the door open for diplomacy.
Anti-Iran Allegations Sign of US-Saudi Military Bankruptcy: Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mohammad al-Bakhiti, a member of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council, said the US-Saudi allegations that Iran has led recent drone strikes on Saudi oil installations are indicative of their “political and military bankruptcy”.
North Korean Leader Invites Trump to Visit Pyongyang: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un invited US president Donald Trump to visit Pyongyang in a letter sent in August, a South Korean newspaper reported on Monday, citing diplomatic sources.
Iran Rules Out Rouhani-Trump Meeting at UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed the possibility of a meeting between President Hassan Rouhani and his US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the upcoming UN General Assembly.
Some 46,000 General Motors Auto Workers Strike in US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Auto Workers union began a nationwide strike against General Motors on Monday, with some 46,000 members walking off the job after contract talks hit an impasse.
Microsoft Windows 10 Latest Update Does More Harm Than Good
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Microsoft has rolled out another update for Windows 10 users, as Windows 10 new updates are breaking more features than fixing.
UK PM Johnson: Progress in Next Few Days Key to Brexit Deal Chances
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday the next few days would be key to his chances of securing a Brexit deal, and that an agreement with the European Union was still his aim and still possible.
