Trump Names Cryptocurrencies in Strategic Reserve, Boosting Market Prices
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump announced on social media the inclusion of five digital assets in a planned US strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies on Sunday, driving their market values higher.
Iran Can Nullify Sanctions: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described national unity, closer cooperation with neighbors, and exploitation of international agreements as the elements that would help Iran rise to the economic challenges and neutralize the sanctions.
Parliament Impeaches Iran’s Economy Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnaser Hemmati has appeared in the Parliament this morning, March 2, for an impeachment inquiry in the wake of devaluation of the national currency.
Markets Rattle As Trump, Zelenskiy Clash in Heated White House Meeting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Financial markets reacted with caution on Friday after a tense Oval Office exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, adding to investor uncertainty amid economic concerns and trade policy volatility.
China Advises AI Experts to Avoid US Travel over Security Risks : WSJ
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese authorities have advised the country’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) researchers and entrepreneurs to avoid traveling to the United States over security concerns, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Bitcoin Plunges to $89K As Trump Tariffs Spark Market Turmoil
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bitcoin's price tumbled sharply on Tuesday, dropping to $89,000 amid broader market fears triggered by new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Administration Committed to Addressing Challenges: Iran’s President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted his administration’s commitment to working to address all challenges.
Iran-China Oil Flows Surge As Traders Circumvent US Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Oil shipments from Iran to China have significantly increased this month, as traders overcame logistical challenges stemming from tighter US restrictions, enabling a backlog of cargoes to reach the world’s largest crude importer.
Brazil to Host BRICS Summit in July amid Trade Tensions with US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brazil announced on Saturday that the next BRICS summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, as the country assumes the group's presidency through 2025.
President Visits Shipyards, Oil Platforms South of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited a number of ship manufacturing factories, onshore oil and gas platforms, and maritime industry facilities in the southern coastal province of Bushehr on Thursday.
Iran Wins TIRExB Seat in Geneva Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – One of the nine seats in the TIR Executive Board (TIRExB) was won by Iran on Wednesday.
Energy Shortage An Opportunity to Promote Efficiency: Iranian President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the challenges posed by the imbalance in energy resources may turn into opportunities to establish efficient consumption patterns with the cooperation of citizens and officials.
Czech Central Bank Weighs Bitcoin Reserves, Signals Rate Cut
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Czech National Bank Governor Ales Michl said he will propose a plan for the central bank to hold bitcoin as part of its reserves and expects an interest rate cut next week, according to an interview published by the Financial Times on Wednesday.
China Sets Record for Wind, Solar Power Expansion in 2024
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China’s renewable energy capacity skyrocketed in 2024, with 357 gigawatts of wind and solar power installed – a volume that can be likened to constructing 357 nuclear plants.
President Urges Well-Planned Use of Modern Technologies in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for the employment of modern-day technologies, including artificial intelligence, for the public services in the country after meticulous planning.
Leader Describes BRICS as Ideal Opportunity for Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on Iranian officials to seize the opportunity provided by the country’s membership in BRICS, stressing the need to eliminate dependence on the US dollar.
Global Tech Stocks Dive As China's AI Model Shakes Market Valuations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Global technology stocks plunged on Tuesday, extending losses from a steep sell-off triggered by the release of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model, raising concerns over inflated valuations and the dominance of AI industry leaders.
Ayatollah Khamenei Highlights Role of Private Sector in Iran’s Progress
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described utilizing the private sector’s capabilities as the way to Iran’s progress.
