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January 13, 2025

Nippon Steel needs ‘management freedom’ for U.S. Steel deal, says exec
TOKYO — A Nippon Steel executive told Nikkei on Friday the acquisition of U.S. Steel requires “a degree of management freedom” to go ahead, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would exercise “total control” over the fate of his nation’s iconic steel maker. Trump said on Thursday that the U.S. will have “a golden…
IRGC Chief Hossein Salami martyred in Israeli airstrikes
IRGC Chief Hossein Salami martyred in Israeli airstrikes TEHRAN: Israeli airstrikes on Iran have resulted in the martyrdom of Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC). According to international news agencies, dozens of airstrikes were carried out early Friday, including several in the northeastern districts of Tehran, where loud explosions…
Nissan supplier bankruptcy likely to trigger consolidation across sector
TOKYO — Cutbacks at car manufacturer Nissan Motor and the bankruptcy of a key supplier could help trigger a wave of consolidations across Japan’s auto parts industry, according to a credit rating specialist. Kenji Goto of Tokyo Shoko Research said the plight of Japan’s Marelli Holdings, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, could prompt…
Tehran Hits Back, No More Blood, But Tensions Rise
Jerusalem: Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically today after Iran reportedly launched a drone attack on Israel. An Israeli milit spokesperson confirmed the offensive, stating that Iran had deployed approximately 100 drones in the assault. The Israeli spokesperson warned the coming hours would be “tough” for the nation, indicating a heightened state of alert.…
Asian nations condemn Israel attack on Iran; issue travel advisories
TEHRAN — Countries across Asia on Friday condemned Israel’s strikes aimed at Iran’s nuclear facilities, issued travel advisories and scrambled to secure their interests and citizens. The attack came a day after the International Atomic Energy Agency’s board declared Iran to be in breach of its nuclear nonproliferation obligations. The Israel Defense Forces on Friday…
Israeli airstrikes target key Iranian nuclear and milit sites
Israeli airstrikes target key Iranian nuclear and milit sites TEHRAN: In a significant escalation, Israel has launched extensive airstrikes targeting various Iranian nuclear and milit installations. Among those reportedly killed are Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), and prominent nuclear scientists Fereydoon Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi. According to…
Leon Draisaitl scores in OT again, Oilers beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 to tie Stanley Cup Final
Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime for the fourth time this playoffs, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to tie the series, erasing a three-goal deficit and bouncing back after allowing the late tying goal. Jake Walman gave the Oilers their first…
Israeli strikes highlight its milit superiority over Iran, experts say
Israel was able to carry out extensive air raids inside Iran on Thursday even though it had virtually no element of surprise in its favor, driving home Israel’s vast milit superiority over its advers and Tehran’s security vulnerabilities. Last year, Israel appeared to calibrate its milit responses to Iran, seeking to show resolve and send…