Date: March, 21, 2023
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Russian Envoy in Baghdad Blames Iraq Problems on 2003 US-Led Military Invasion
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Ambassador to Iraq Elbrus Kutrashev blamed the current problems in the Arab country on the US-led military invasion of 2003.
UK Parliamentary Committee Publishes Boris Johnson's 'Partygate' Evidence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A British parliamentary committee on Tuesday published evidence submitted by former prime minister Boris Johnson defending himself in an inquiry into whether he intentionally misled lawmakers about illegal parties held during COVID-19 lock downs.
DEA Warns Americans of Fatal Zombie Drug Threat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a public safety alert warning about the threat of xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, mixed with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, commonly referred to as “tranq” or “zombie drug."
Kenya Says 238 Protesters Arrested, 31 Police Hurt
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Kenyan police said Tuesday they had arrested 238 people during the previous day’s violent protests over the surging cost of living that also saw 31 police officers injured.
Belarusian Special Services Seize Weapons Intended for Terrorist Attacks: Lukashenko
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said the country’s special services conducted a special operation in Grodno and seized weapons and explosives that were going to be used for terrorist attacks on officials and people.
Syria Denounces ‘Theatrical’ Brussels Conference for Earthquake Victims
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syria denounced an international conference in Brussels that pledged funds for victims of a recent earthquake, describing it as "theatrical."
UN: Months after Pakistan Floods, Millions Lack Safe Water
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations children’s agency on Tuesday warned that after last summer's devastating floods, 10 million people in Pakistan, including children, still live in flood-affected areas without access to safe drinking water.
Yemen's Warring Sides Reach Agreement on Prisoner Swap at UN-Mediated Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At UN-brokered talks in Switzerland, Yemen's Ansarullah movement and the Saudi-backed administration of ousted president Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi agreed to exchange over 880 prisoners.
Nowruz: The New Year Festivity Celebrated in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Nowruz (literally translated New Day) is one of the oldest celebrations in ancient Persia, which is held vigorously in the first day of spring marking the beginning of the Iranian calendar year.
Armenia PM Felicitates Iran on Nowruz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Armenia’s prime minister in separate messages congratulated Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on the occasion of Nowruz.
Envoy Slams So-Called Human Rights Advocates Who Deprive Iranians of Their Basic Rights
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations Office in Geneva slammed certain countries claiming to advocate for Iranian people’s human rights while depriving them of their basic rights through unilateral sanctions.
Russia Slams West for Seeking to Destabilize Iran Using Pseudo-Humanistic Pretexts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Russian delegation to the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council slammed Western countries for using pseudo-humanistic pretexts to destabilize countries they dislike, with Iran being a prime example.
Iranian FM Spokesperson Slams US for Hypocrisy, Hostility in Nowruz Message
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani slammed the US for displaying hypocrisy and hostility towards Iran in their annual Nowruz message.
Canadian Student Stabs Two Teachers in Nova Scotia Province
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Halifax Regional Police said a student was taken into custody on Monday after stabbing two teachers at the Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, Canada’s Province of Nova Scotia.
Sri Lanka Bailout Conditional on Tackling Corruption: IMF
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sri Lanka must not allow entrenched corruption to undermine a bailout for its bankrupt economy, the IMF said Tuesday after signing off on a $3 billion loan for the crisis-hit nation.
Israeli Finance Minister Denies Existence of Palestinians, Sparking Outrage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sparked outrage once again after claiming that the Palestinian people are "an invention" of the past century, prompting Palestinian officials to denounce his comments as evidence of the Israeli far-right cabinet’s racist outlook.
US Announces More Weapons for Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States will send Ukraine another $350 million in military assistance including more missiles and air defense ammunition, the Biden administration announced Monday.
Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts US B-52 Bombers over Baltic Sea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Russian Su-35 fighter jet prevented two US strategic bombers B-52 from approaching the Russian border over the Baltic Sea on Monday, according to the Russian Defense Ministry's National Defense Control Center (NDCC).
