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Four People Die as Storms, Flooding Hit Southern France
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least four people have died in storms and flooding in southern France, authorities said late on Wednesday, as western regions braced for another storm approaching from Ireland.
From Groceries to Mortgages, US Aggression on Iran Drives Up Costs of Living
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The price shock unleashed by US aggression against Iran is squeezing households worldwide, as surging oil and gas prices drive up the cost of fuel, food, heating and housing while intensifying inflation and borrowing costs.
Army Chief: Iran Fully Prepared for Asymmetric Warfare
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared for asymmetric warfare, the Army commander said, stressing that the Army has strengthened its capabilities in combat drones and other unmanned systems and is better equipped to counter potential threats.
AI-Discovered PHP Vulnerabilities Trigger Government Website Shutdowns Worldwide
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Government agencies and major online services across Europe and elsewhere took websites offline on Wednesday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in PHP, with cybersecurity experts warning that AI could accelerate attempts to exploit unpatched systems.
Israeli Regime Seeks to Expand Military Footprint Deep Inside Syrian Territory
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Syrian sources have reported that the Israeli regime is preparing to establish a new military and intelligence base on Jabal al-Druze in Suwayda, southern Syria.
Democrats Sue Trump Administration over Election ‘Intimidation’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Democratic Party leaders have sued US President Donald Trump and members of his administration, accusing them of aiming “threats and intimidation” at state and local officials in the run-up to the November 3 midterm election.
China, Russia Slam “Destructive External Interference” in Eurasia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Beijing and Moscow hit out on Thursday at “destructive external interference” in Eurasia, in a joint statement during a visit to Russia by Premier Li Qiang, where he met President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
N. Korea Threatens South with 'Most Horrible' Consequences
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - North Korea warned South Korea of the "most horrible and distressing situation" if Seoul continues what Pyongyang described as interference, announcing new countermeasures along their heavily militarized border.
Russia Accuses US of Creating Obstacles to Its Participation in G20 Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Russia is preparing to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia later this month but sees “concerning trends” in US actions that could prevent its full participation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Wednesday.
Iranian Academics Form Human Chain on Hormuz Island in Support of Homeland
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – University professors and academic figures from across Iran formed a human chain along the Persian Gulf coast of Hormuz Island, pledging to defend the country’s territorial integrity and expressing solidarity with the Armed Forces and those safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz.
California's Largest State-Worker Union Stages Strike
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Thousands of California state employees staged a one-day statewide strike on Wednesday over pay, healthcare and remote work, marking the first such walkout for California's largest public employees union in its 44-year history.
EU Should Open Markets, Avoid Trade War While Protecting Industries: Merz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that the European Union (EU) needs to protect its industries against unfair competition while keeping its markets open and avoiding a trade war.
Iranian Academics Pledge to Defend Homeland by Forming Human Chain on Hormuz Island (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - University professors and academic figures from across Iran formed a human chain along the Persian Gulf coast of Hormuz Island, declaring their support for those defending the Strait of Hormuz and their readiness to protect the country’s territorial integrity.
Venezuela Condemns US Warrant for Raul Castro as Washington Escalates Pressure on Cuba
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) condemned an arrest warrant issued in Florida against former Cuban President Raul Castro, denouncing the move as an attempt to intimidate Cuba.
800,000 Somalis Threatened by Flooding Displacement: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - More than 800,000 people in Somalia could be forced to leave their homes over the next three months due to flooding, the UN migration agency warned Wednesday.
Israeli Settler Sieges Intensify Across Occupied West Bank
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Israeli settler attacks, movement restrictions and military-imposed blockades are intensifying across the occupied West Bank, trapping Palestinian families in their homes, obstructing access to food and water and deepening resentment over the Israeli regime’s occupation policies.
Iran Urges UN to Condemn US Blockade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran called on the UN to condemn the US maritime blockade against the Iranian people, demand an immediate end to American aggression, and hold Washington accountable for the violations of international law.
IRGC Navy Says 4 Tankers Hit in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said four vessels were hit and caught fire in the Persian Gulf after being detected transferring oil cargo between ships, while three other vessels suffered incidents and fires after striking mines west of the Strait of Hormuz.