Date: October, 09, 2024
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Found: 18 News
CBO Estimates $1.8 Trillion US Deficit for Fiscal 2024, Largest after COVID
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Congressional Budget Office estimated on Tuesday a US federal deficit of $1.834 trillion for fiscal 2024, the highest in the post-COVID era, as debt interest costs jumped sharply and outlays rose for Social Security, Medicare and health insurance tax credits.
Ukraine NATO Membership Impossible, Most Members Understand It: Hungarian FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hungary believes that Ukraine’s membership in tNATO is impossible, and the majority of the alliance’s members share this opinion in private conversations, the Index portal quoted Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto as saying.
IRGC Quds Force Commander Is Fine, to Receive Medal from Leader: Adviser
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani is alright and will be awarded the Medal of Conquest by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in the coming days, an IRGC general said.
Ishiba Dissolves Japan’s Lower House to Set Up Oct. 27 Parliamentary Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolved Japan’s lower house of parliament Wednesday to set up an Oct. 27 snap election and seek a mandate from voters for his 9-day-old government.
US Government May Seek Breakup of Google’s Search Monopoly
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Department of Justice is considering drastic actions to break up Google's internet search dominance, including enforcing structural changes that could prevent the tech giant from leveraging its products like Chrome, Android, and Play for competitive advantage.
Iran Resolved to Enhance Ties with Neighbors
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A few hours ahead of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi’s trip to Saudi Arabia, the foreign ministry’s spokesperson highlighted Tehran’s determination to promote cooperation with neighbors to ensure regional security and stability.
Saudi Authorities Arrest Iraqi Officer for Criticizing Israel during Pilgrimage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi authorities have detained Lieutenant Colonel Omar Nizar, an officer in Iraq’s elite Rapid Response Forces, after he posted a video criticizing Israel during his pilgrimage to Mecca, according to reports.
Mozambique Votes in Tense Election Likely to See Ruling Party Win
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mozambique votes on Wednesday in a tense general election highly likely to deliver victory to the ruling party, Frelimo, which has governed the Southern African nation since 1975.
Iran Dismisses Allegation of Threat to UK
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected the accusations leveled by a British official that Tehran has been involved in “potentially lethal” plots against the UK.
Brazil's Supreme Court Clears X to Resume Service after Compliance with Court Orders
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brazil’s Supreme Court has allowed social media platform X to resume operations in the country, following compliance with court rulings that billionaire owner Elon Musk had initially opposed.
Pact of Future Ought to Address Genocide in Gaza: Iran’s UN Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations urged that the Pact of the Future –the outcome document of the UN Summit of the Future- must address the Israeli genocidal crimes in Gaza and the other immediate threats, including nuclear weapons and foreign occupation.
Iranian Spokesman Draws Link between Israel’s Thirst for War, US Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the Zionist regime’s intention to get the whole region involved in a war has a connection with the upcoming US presidential election.
Iraqi Resistance Launches Drone Strikes on Israeli Targets in Occupied Territories
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced fresh retaliatory strikes on Israeli targets in the occupied Golan Heights and southern territories, utilizing drones in support of Palestinian and Lebanese civilians.
Syrian Government Condemns Israeli Air Raid on Capital
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syria denounced an Israeli air raid on Damascus that killed seven civilians, including women and children, and injured several others.
New Method Unveils Simpler Approach to Detecting Atmospheres on Distant Exoplanets
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Astronomers at the University of Chicago have developed a more efficient technique to identify atmospheres on rocky exoplanets, a key factor in determining their potential habitability.
First-Ever Imaging of Iranian Iron Age Swords Reveals Extensive Tampering by Smugglers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New research using neutron tomography has revealed significant modern modifications to ancient Iranian bronze swords, exposing the challenges of identifying authentic artifacts in the illicit antiquities trade.
