Asian Youth, Junior Handball Championships Postponed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Asian Men's Youth and Junior Handball Championships were postponed, the Asian Handball Federation announced.
Iran Slams US for Refusing to Shoulder Responsibility for Japan Nuke Attacks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman slammed the US government for refusing to shoulder responsibility for the atomic bombings of two Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki back in 1945.
Global COVID-19 Cases Worldwide near 20mln
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Five months since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus crisis a global pandemic, the number of coronavirus cases globally is nearing 20m, with almost 730,000 known deaths.
Iran President Hails World Solidarity with Lebanon after Beirut Blast
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani commended global sympathy and solidarity with the people of Lebanon in the wake of last week’s deadly blast in Beirut.
UK COVID-19 Daily Death Count Could Be Scrapped: Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The UK's official COVID-19 daily death count could be scrapped following an investigation into Public Health England's method of counting the toll, The Telegraph newspaper reported.
Iran Says Determined to Boost Strategic Cooperation with East
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said the Islamic Republic has decided to boost its strategic partnership with Eastern nations in defiance of the West.
Moghanlou Linked with Santa Clara: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Paykan forward Shahriar Moghanlou has been linked with a move to Portuguese club Santa Clara.
Iran Blasts PGCC’s Call for Extension of Arms Ban
TEHRNA (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned a recent statement against the Islamic Republic issued by the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), saying that the council has turned into a mouthpiece for anti-Iran elements.
Dozens Killed, Thousands Displaced in South Korea Floods (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 30 people have died, and 12 remain missing after 46 days of heavy rains in South Korea.
Iran Says to Issue Final Statement on Downed Jet Soon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami said the country will soon issue a final statement on a Ukrainian jet that crashed near Tehran in January.
US Putting More Troops on Russia’s Borders to Deter Moscow: Esper
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US will be moving troops eastward toward Russia’s borders to help “deter” Moscow, US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said.
Human Trials of Coronavirus Vaccine in Iran to Begin Soon: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Human trials on a potential coronavirus vaccine are due to start in Iran within the next two weeks, an official said.
Iranian Referees to Officiate at 2020 AFC Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian referees Payam Heydari and Farhad Moraveji will officiate at the 2020 AFC Cup.
UK PM Says Schools Must Open in September
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said reopening schools in September was a social, economic and moral imperative and insisted they would be able to operate safely despite the ongoing threat from the pandemic.
Iran's Official Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 18,427
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday that the total number of coronavirus cases in the country has reached 326,712, with the death toll exceeding 18,400.
Magnitude 5.1 Quake Jolts Western Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck Iran’s western province of Kermanshah on Sunday.
Heavy Monsoons Kill 50 across Pakistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three days of heavy monsoon rains triggering flash floods killed at least 50 people in various parts of Pakistan, as troops with boats rushed to a flood-affected district in the country's southern Sindh province Sunday to evacuate people to safer places.
Six Iranian Players in ACL2018 'Dream Team'
TEHRAN (Tasnim)- After more than 250,000 votes, the fans' Best XI from the 2018 AFC Champions League has been decided with the final line-up featuring a host of standout performers from the competition.
