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.
Iran’s Zarif Signs Memorial Book of Beirut Blast Victims
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif signed a memorial book at the Lebanese embassy in Tehran, paying homage to the victims of the recent deadly blast in Beirut.
CIA: 'No Evidence' Showing China Has Intercepted Data from TikTok
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A recent report from the CIA indicates that the Chinese government has not accessed American user data from the video-sharing app TikTok.
Three Iranian Stars among World Soccer 500
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three Iranian strikers Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun and Ali Alipour have been listed in the World Soccer 500.
Disturbing Video Shows US Prison Guards Taser Shackled Inmate to Death
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A graphic video showing a 41-year-old Black prisoner’s inhumane treatment by corrections officers before dying in-custody has been leaked on social media to show how the inmate was “murdered.”
Iran President Urges People to Continue Observing Health Protocols
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on people to continue observing the health protocols, saying that the government will take a moderate approach in imposing restrictive measures aimed at curbing the coronavirus infections.
Tottenham Protesters Rally against Racist Policing (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chanting “no justice no peace”, hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the Tottenham police station in London, on Saturday, to protest racist policing and mark the ninth anniversary of the police killing of Mark Duggan.
Thousands Protest Against Coronavirus Restrictions in Germany’s Stuttgart (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of people took part in a rally against coronavirus restrictions in Stuttgart, Germany, on Saturday.
6 Injured in Philadelphia Shooting, Police Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Six people were shot in Philadelphia Saturday night, including a pregnant woman, police said.
Thousands Protest Near Netanyahu's Residence in Jerusalem Al-Quds (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Several thousand demonstrators have marched in Jerusalem al-Quds, gathering outside of Israeli Prime Minister’s residence in yet another massive anti-government protest.
