Wildfire Smoke Causes Poor Air Quality in Major Canadian Cities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Ontario and the Prairies of Canada caused poor air quality and reduced visibility in major cities including Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal on Friday.
Russia Seeks Dialogue with US on Resuming Direct Flights: Senior Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moscow seeks dialogue with Washington on resuming direct flights between the two countries, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.
Trump Signals Imminent Decision on New Fed Chair
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair would be revealed soon.
South Korea’s Lee, Trump Agree to Pursue Deal on Tariffs in First Phone Call
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump agreed to work towards a “mutually satisfactory” agreement on US tariffs, during their first phone conversation since Lee assumed office earlier this week.
Trump Says Musk's ‘Craziness’ May Be Due to Drug Use
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump does not rule out that American businessman Elon Musk decided to enter into a conflict with him while under the influence of drugs, The New York Times reported, citing sources.
Judge Puts Temporary Hold on Trump’s Ban on Harvard’s Foreign Students
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A federal judge temporarily blocked a proclamation by US President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the US to attend Harvard University.
US Supreme Court Allows DOGE Broad Access to Social Security Data
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed members of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security Administration data.
Trump Orders Inquiry into 'Conspiracy' to Hide Biden's Health Decline
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an investigation into what Republicans claim was a "conspiracy" to cover up Joe Biden's declining cognitive health during his time in the White House.
More People Leave Homes in Canada As Huge Wildfires Spread
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 31,000 people were under evacuation across Canada on Wednesday as firefighters battled raging wildfires threatening towns and villages, authorities said.
China Urges EU to Stop ‘Provoking Trouble’ in South China Sea Dispute
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Chinese embassy in the Philippines advised Manila on Thursday not to “fantasize” about relying on outside forces to resolve the South China Sea dispute, and urged the European Union to stop “provoking trouble.”
Global Energy Investment Set to Hit Record $3.3 Trillion in 2025, IEA Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A surge in clean energy spending is expected to drive a record $3.3 trillion (2.89 trillion euros) in global energy investment in 2025, despite economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday.
About 2,000 Gallons of Diesel Spills in Baltimore Waterfront, US Officials Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A 2,000-gallon diesel spill that originated at a hospital facility in Baltimore, US state of Maryland, on Wednesday tainted a waterfront in a popular tourist spot in the city, but there was no impact on drinking water in the area, officials said on Thursday.
Trump's Trade Wars Hit Emerging Economies Harder than COVID-19, Says IMF Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump's tariffs have created bigger challenges for emerging markets’ central banks than the COVID-19 crisis, First Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Gita Gopinath told the Financial Times (FT).
Russia to Repair Aircraft Damaged after Ukraine’s June 1 Attack: Senior Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian planes that were damaged after Ukraine’s attack on June 1 will be repaired, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.
At Least 11 Die in Crowd Chaos outside Indian Cricket Stadium
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 11 people died on Wednesday in a crowd surge outside a cricket stadium in the Indian city of Bengaluru where fans were celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League title win, authorities said.
Philippines, US Hold Joint Maritime Drills for Seventh Time
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Philippines and United States militaries have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, Manila’s armed forces said on Thursday.
China Calls on WTO for Greater Oversight on Unilateral Tariffs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China's commerce minister has called on the World Trade Organization to strengthen supervision over unilateral tariffs, and put forward objective and neutral policy proposals, the ministry said on Wednesday.
South Korea's New President Lee Vows to Revive Democracy from 'near Demise'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea's new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to raise the country from the near destruction caused by a martial law attempt and revive an economy besieged by global protectionism that is threatening its very existence.
