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Stefanik urges investigation into bank's alleged illicit payments and NY AG's response
NE New York Today
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August 15, 2025
Elise Stefanik U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | Official U.S. House HeadshotElise Stefanik U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot House Leadership Chairwoman Elise...
Iran’s rulers face existential choice after US-Israeli strikes: Diplomacy or defiance
Ya Libnan
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August 15, 2025
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with Judiciary Officials in Tehran, Iran, July 16, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Weakened by war and...
Iran Ready for Closer Cooperation with EAEU
Tasnim News Agency
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Aref on Friday delivered an address to a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, held in Kyrgyzstan's Cholpon-Ata city. In his speech, the Iranian vice president hailed the finalization of a free trade agreement between Iran and the...
Iran to Face Australia in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup SF
Tasnim News Agency
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August 15, 2025
By the end of Saturday night, only one will still have a shot at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 title. Australia and Iran have taken different routes to get here. The Boomers have been all business, sweeping Group A and cruising past the Philippines in...
Samvardhana Motherson sees minimal tariff impact with 90% of US business trade-compliant
CNBC-TV18
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August 14, 2025
Pankaj Mital, COO of auto components manufacturer Samvardhana Motherson International (SAMIL), said the company’s exposure to US tariffs remains minimal as most supplies are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Even...
President Is Committing Economic Arson
The Post-Journal - New York
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To The Reader’s Forum: Mr. Trump’s firing of Commissioner of Labor Statistics Erika McEntarfer was a dangerous overreach that damaged the credibility of federal statistical data relied on by American businesses, Wall Street, and even other...
Tamil Thalaivas bank on new coach Sanjeev Baliyan, star raiders for PKL Season 12 revival
Telengana Today
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August 16, 2025
After back-to-back league-stage exits, Tamil Thalaivas have rebuilt for PKL Season 12 with coach Sanjeev Baliyan and star raiders Arjun Deshwal and Pawan Sehrawat. Strong in attack but with defensive cover concerns, the team eyes its maiden title....
China says it opposes European sanctions over Iran nuclear programme
Hong Kong Free Press
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August 16, 2025
China said Friday it opposed invoking sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme after three Western nations told the UN they would reimpose them if no diplomatic solution was found by the end of August. Tehran, Iran. File photo: Tom...
Iran 'working with China and Russia' to stop European sanctions
The New Arab
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August 15, 2025
Araghchi, Iran's FM, said any steps Tehran might take to counter European sanctions will be 'revealed in due course' [Getty/file photo] Iran said on Thursday it was working with China and Russia to prevent the snapback of European sanctions over...
Iran FM: War with Zionists Not Imminent, Armed Forces Must Be Ready
Iran Front Page
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August 15, 2025
The Iranian Foreign Minister says he does not believe a war between Iran and Israel is imminent; however, the armed forces and the government must maintain their readiness for any situation, as preparedness for war is the most important factor in...
Iran working with China, Russia to stop 'snapback', plays down sanctions
Press TV
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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is actively collaborating with China and Russia to prevent the reactivation of UN sanctions through the so-called “snapback” mechanism threatened by European countries. “We are working with China and...
Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?
Al Jazeera
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August 16, 2025
South African Army Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya is facing backlash in his home country following the release of alleged comments he made during an official visit to Iran, which analysts say could further complicate the already turbulent...
Iran enlists China, Russia to block looming European sanctions snapback
Malay Mail
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August 15, 2025
TEHRAN, Aug 15 — Iran said Thursday it was working with China and Russia to prevent the snapback of European sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear programme after Britain, France and Germany threatened to reimpose them. “We will try to prevent it,”...
Consensus eludes global plastic treaty
The Hindu Business Line
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August 18, 2025
The United Nations’ effort to finalise the world’s first legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution hit a major roadblock as member countries failed to reach a consensus on the basic parameters of the draft text. After ten days of hectic...
Netanyahu ‘21st century Hitler,’ says Iran parliament speaker
The Siasat Daily
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August 16, 2025
Tehran: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the “Hitler of the 21st century” and called for urgent support for Palestine before, he warned, “other lands...
China states opposes European sanctions over Iran nuclear program
Web NewsWire
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August 16, 2025
China stated Friday it opposed conjuring up sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program after 3 Western countries informed the UN they would reimpose them if no diplomatic service was discovered by the end of August. European sanctions on Iran were...
Half-Ton Crystal Meth from Iran, China Smuggled to Java Through Sumatra
Tempo.co
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August 15, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Jakarta Metropolitan Police has uncovered a case of drug trafficking involving an international syndicate originating from Iran, China, and Malaysia. The Director of the Narcotics Crime Division of the Jakarta Metropolitan...
Iran says working with China and Russia to stop European sanctions
Free Malaysia Today
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August 14, 2025
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the predicted economic effects of the sanctions ‘have been exaggerated’. (Iranian foreign ministry/AP pic) TEHRAN: Iran said Thursday it was working with China and Russia to prevent the snapback of...
‘Tehran’ Movie Ending Explained & Summary: Is Afsar Hosseini Dead?
Digital Mafia Talkies
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August 15, 2025
In a time where stylized action sequences are given preference over a strong storyline, where most films are unable to humanize their characters, where detailing remains superficial, where deafening background scores are played in every other...
Iran biotech excellence reshaping economy, defying sanctions
Mehr News Agency
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August 13, 2025
Under the weight of longstanding sanctions and restrictions, the country has begun to harness the power of science and innovation to reduce its dependence on foreign imports, improve public health, and safeguard food security. In doing so, Iran is...