FBI Advocates Appeal to Congress As Agents Face Scrutiny for Jan 6 Work
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Advocacy groups representing FBI agents appealed to the US Congress on Monday to intervene to stop possible mass firings of agents who worked on the investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack and other probes condemned by US President Donald Trump.
US Senate Confirms Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Senate on Monday evening confirmed Chris Wright, CEO of an oilfield services company, to be the new secretary of the Energy Department.
Trump Signs Order to Create US Sovereign Wealth Fund, Eyeing TikTok Purchase
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump on Monday directed secretaries to begin a process to create an American sovereign wealth fund, suggesting it could partially own the popular app TikTok.
Tariffs Could Cause ‘Some Pain’: Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that Americans could feel “some pain” from newly imposed tariffs on foreign trading partners, but insisted the measures were necessary to restore economic strength.
North Korea Raps US Secretary of State Rubio for 'Rogue State' Label
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea slammed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for characterizing the country as a "rogue state" and vowed "tough counteraction" to any provocation from the United States, state-run media said Monday.
UK Continues to Push for War, Ignoring Battlefield Realities: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – London continues to promote the idea of prolonging the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but developments on the ground are unfavorable for Kiev, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Polish PM Tusk Says Attempts to Wage Trade Wars Are A Mistake
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Any attempts at waging trade wars are a complete mistake, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he would impose hefty new tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China.
FBI Staff Ordered to Reveal Their Role in Jan. 6 Probes by Monday
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – FBI employees were ordered on Sunday to answer a questionnaire about any work they may have done on criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, stoking fear about a fresh round of firings at the law enforcement agency.
Medvedev Hopes US Deep State Won’t Swallow Musk
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev commenting on the situation surrounding the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) expressed hope that the US deep state won’t consume Elon Musk.
UN Says Shooting Incident at Kabul Compound Killed One
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Gunshots fired by a member of the Taliban's security forces at the United Nations' largest compound killed one person and injured another in Kabul, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in a statement on Monday.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Berlin against Proposed German Immigration Crackdown
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of people protested in Berlin on Sunday against plans to limit immigration proposed by opposition conservatives and supported by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Rising Floodwaters Force Evacuations in NE Australia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Fast-moving floodwaters rose Monday in northeastern Australia after forcing many to flee, blacking out homes, and sweeping away a chunk of a critical bridge.
Canada to Retaliate to US Duties: Trudeau
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Canadian authorities will introduce tit-for-tat 25% duties on US goods to the total amount of $155 bln Canadian dollars ($106.5 bln), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.
There Is No Winner in Trade War, Tariff War: Chinese Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China firmly deplores and opposes the US decision to impose a 10 percent additional tariff on imports from China and will take necessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.
US Refinery Blaze Prompts Shelter-in-Place Alert
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A massive fire broke out at a refinery in Martinez, US State of California on Saturday, prompting a shelter-in-place order for surrounding neighborhoods due to concerns about air quality. The order has since been lifted.
Japan Expresses 'Serious' Concerns over US Tariff Move
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan on Sunday expressed its "serious" concern over the potential impact of US tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico.
Musk Gains ‘Full Access’ to US Treasury System
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been granted full access to the US Treasury Department’s payment system, according to reports from the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
North Korea Says US Arms Aid Cannot 'Save' South Korea from Strategic Deficiency
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - North Korea on Sunday accused the United States of stepping up weapons aid to allies in what it called an attempt to cement its hegemonic status, saying such weapons provisions are still not sufficient to "save" South Korea from a strategic deficiency.
