Int'l Quds Day Rallies Held in Iraqi Cities (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Despite restrictions due to the pandemic and a previous declaration by Iraqi authorities that no public gatherings or marches would be held on International Quds Day, Iraqi citizens in some cities chose to celebrate the day despite the danger of the coronavirus.
European Countries Urge Israel to Halt West Bank Settlement Expansion Plans
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom urged Israel on Thursday to reverse its decision to advance settlement construction in the Har Homa E sector, an area of the occupied West Bank which would isolate a Palestinian neighborhood.
Very Little Left of Israeli Regime's Life: Hezbollah Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The secretary-general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement highlighted deep political, social and moral crises in the Israeli regime and said there is very little left of the regime’s life.
Moscow Dismisses US Criticism of Russian Military Presence in Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow dismissed Washington’s criticism of Russian role in Syria, saying the United States, which maintains an illegal presence in the Arab country, is in no position to comment on the Russian presence there, which comes at the request of the legitimate government in Damascus.
Syrian Air Defenses Down Several Israeli Missiles over Latakia (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Syrian army said on Wednesday that the country’s air defenses shot down multiple Israeli missiles during pre-dawn raids on the Mediterranean port city of Latakia.
Two Rockets Land at Air Base Hosting US Troops in Iraq
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Ain al-Assad Air Base hosting US troops in the western Iraqi province of al-Anbar was hit by a rocket attack on Tuesday, the third such incident to target the American interests in the Arab country in as many days.
Hamas Condemns Israeli Attack on Christian Worshipers in Al-Quds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hamas strongly condemned a recent Israeli attack on Christian worshipers in occupied Jerusalem al-Quds as the Tel Aviv regime continues assaulting places of worship across the holy city.
Yemeni Drone, Missile Attacks Target Saudi Airport, Air Base
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemeni armed forces and allied Popular Committees fighters launched attacks on military positions in Najran Airport and King Khalid Air Base in the kingdom’s southwest, a spokesman said.
Saudi Arabia’s King Khaled Air Base Hit by Yemeni Drone
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemeni Armed Forces’ Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the country’s air force carried out another precision retaliatory attack using a kamikaze drone against the King Khaled Airbase in Saudi Arabia’s southwest.
Palestinian Woman Shot, Injured in West Bank over Alleged Stabbing Attempt
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Palestinian woman was shot and injured by Israeli forces in the southern part of West Bank over an alleged stabbing attempt against the regime's soldiers, amid heightening tensions in the occupied territories.
Turkey Detains Over 200 As Protesters Defy COVID-19 Lockdown (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 200 protesters were detained across Turkey during May Day protests that came amid tight new anti-coronavirus restrictions.
Streets Set on Fire As Police Battle with May Day Protesters in Berlin, Paris (+Videos)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of protestors in the German and French capitals unleashed havoc on the streets of on Saturday by starting fires and smashing car windows and lobbing stones and fireworks at riot police.
Stampede in Jewish Pilgrimage Site Kills Dozens
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A stampede at a religious festival attended by tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews in northern Israel killed at least 44 people and injured about 150 early Friday.
400 Tons of Oil Spilled Off China Coast in Tanker Collision: Authorities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A tanker collided with another ship off China's largest crude-receiving port earlier this week, spilling about 400 tons of oil into the Yellow Sea, according to maritime authorities.
Drone Attack Targets Air Base Housing US Forces in Iraq
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A drone attack was launched Wednesday by an Iraqi resistance group against an airbase housing US forces and warplanes north of the capital Baghdad.
West-Linked Mafia Gangs Trafficking Yemeni Children: Houthi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi said the country’s security services have identified trafficking gangs who are smuggling Yemeni children to Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf Arab states, where they are exploited.
US Postal Service Admits Spying on Americans
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Postal Service (USPS) has admitted to spying on Americans’ social media posts with its law enforcement arm, a report said.
Two Yemeni Kids Killed After Saudi Cluster Bomb Explodes in Hudaydah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two children were killed and four others, including a woman, were injured in Hudaydah governorate of Yemen on Wednesday after a remnant of a cluster munition dropped by the US-backed Saudi coalition exploded.
