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Somali Military, Opposition-Allied Militias Trade Fire Ahead of Anti-Government Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Government troops and militias allied with the opposition exchanged fire overnight and on Thursday morning in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, damaging property and forcing some civilians to flee, residents told Reuters.
Rising Fuel Costs Strain Pentagon Budget: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Pentagon is facing mounting financial pressure from a growing number of unexpected costs, with rising fuel expenses among the most significant, a report by ABC News showed Wednesday.
25 Injured in Clashes at Anti-Austerity Student Protest in Chile
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least 25 people, including 12 police officers, were injured during clashes between students and security forces at a protest against the austerity policies of Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast, local media reported Wednesday.
US Tariff Threats over Forced Labor 'Unjustified', Commission Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The EU hit back at US threats of fresh tariffs over forced labor, saying its rules are among the most stringent in the world for banning imports and exports of goods linked to forced labor.
N. Korea's Kim Calls for Major Expansion of Nuclear Arsenal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a major expansion of the country's nuclear forces, including an "exponential" increase in the production of weapons-grade nuclear material, state media reported on Thursday.
Trump Hits New Low in Latest Approval Rating Poll
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A record-high number of Americans say they disapprove of US President Donald Trump’s time in the White House, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll.
EU Accused of Creating ICE-Style Immigration Enforcement System
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – EU politicians have promised to increase deportations of undocumented migrants, under a new law that critics say mimics elements of the Trump administration’s brutal immigration crackdown.
Fire Sweeps through A New Delhi Building, Killing at Least 21 People
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A fire swept through a building in a New Delhi neighborhood Wednesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others, police said.
IEA Sees Possibility of Critically Low Oil Stockpiles Ahead of Peak Summer Demand
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Global oil inventories could hit critical levels ahead of the peak summer demand period if stock draws continue at their current pace, said the head of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) oil industry and markets division.
Man Takes Hostages at California Building As Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A man was barricaded with an unknown number of hostages Tuesday at a California building where police had received reports of a bomb threat.
Average Gasoline Prices in US Rise 42.2% Year-on-Year in May
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The average price of gasoline in the United States increased by 9.2% month-on-month in May and by 42.2% year-on-year, APA reports, citing the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
'I Can't Breathe': Protesters Attack Police at UK Rally over Student Murder
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Body camera footage showing a fatally wounded student handcuffed by British police after a stabbing incident has sparked outrage, with protesters throwing objects at officers in the city where the attack occurred, authorities said on Tuesday.
Study: One in Three German Renter Households Burdened by Housing Costs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – About one in three renter households in Germany is financially overstretched by housing costs, according to a study commissioned by the German Tenants' Association.
Bolivia's Defense Minister Resigns As Anti-Government Protests Intensify
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bolivia's defense minister stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests, two government sources said, marking the highest-level departure yet under centrist President Rodrigo Paz who is himself facing calls to resign.
Sharp Rise in Demand at Food Banks since Start of War against Iran ,UK Charities Say
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Demand for food banks has shot up dramatically since the beginning of the US-Israeli war against Iran, with charities struggling to cope, a leading charity has warned.
UK's Burnham Not Planning Early Election If He Becomes Prime Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Labor Party politician Andy Burnham will not call an early national election should he replace Keir Starmer to become prime minister, his spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Reports of Discrimination in Germany Rise to Record High
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A record number of people contacted Germany's anti-discrimination agency last year, with most reporting having suffered from racist discrimination, according to new figures released on Tuesday.
Denmark's Frederiksen Secures New Term as Prime Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mette Frederiksen secured a third term as Denmark's prime minister as a coalition deal was reached around 10 weeks after parliamentary elections.
