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Gold hits new all-time high, nearing $3,400 per ounce

Gold hits new all-time high, nearing $3,400 per ounce

4-21-2025

Information/Baghdad
Gold rose significantly in early trading on Monday, approaching the $3,400 per ounce barrier, supported by the dollar’s decline to its lowest level in three years and the escalation of fears of an economic recession resulting from Read more…

“Sexual harassment” topples Davos Forum founder

“Sexual harassment” topples Davos Forum founder

2025-04-21 05:11

Shafaq News/ The World Economic Forum announced on Monday the immediate resignation of its founder, Klaus Schwab (87 years old), from his position as president and member of the organization’s Board of Trustees.

This move came after media reports of allegations of discrimination and sexual Read more…

Power outages, internet outages, and numerous disasters… a scenario that could occur “at any moment”

Power outages, internet outages, and numerous disasters… a scenario that could occur “at any moment”

2025-04-19 09:12

Shafaq News/ Scientists warn of the danger of a massive solar storm that could strike Earth at any moment, potentially causing numerous problems and disasters that would be felt by humans, including power outages, internet outages, satellite failures, and the disruption of Read more…

Tehran announces the end of the second round of negotiations with Washington.

Tehran announces the end of the second round of negotiations with Washington.

2025-04-19 06:35

Shafaq News/ Iranian television announced on Saturday the conclusion of the second round of talks with the United States, which were held in Rome .

Iranian television reported that the third round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington will be held in a few days .

According to Iranian television, the atmosphere of the Iranian-American talks Read more…

A diplomat told Shafaq News: The Rome nuclear talks pave the way for direct meetings hosted by Vienna.

A diplomat told Shafaq News: The Rome nuclear talks pave the way for direct meetings hosted by Vienna.

2025-04-19 04:50

Shafaq News/ A diplomatic source familiar with the US-Iran nuclear talks said on Saturday that today’s meeting, being held in the Italian capital, Rome, may be the last in this track of indirect negotiations, expecting “positive results” for both sides .

The source, who spoke to Shafaq News Agency on condition of anonymity, added that the two sides will then move to direct talks without a mediator, adding that Read more…

Experts: The US has moved a third of its naval forces to the Middle East in preparation for a major war.

Experts: The US has moved a third of its naval forces to the Middle East in preparation for a major war.

2025-04-17 01:58

Shafaq News/ Satellite images revealed that the United States has moved a third of its naval forces to the Middle East, appearing to be preparing for a major war if negotiations with Iran over the nuclear issue fail.

Erem News reported that, according to satellite images from specialized Read more…

New US escalation: Tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports

New US escalation: Tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports

2025-04-16 04:05

Shafaq News/ The United States announced a new escalation in the ongoing trade dispute with China, imposing tariffs of up to 245% on a wide range of Chinese imports, as part of what Washington describes as confronting “unfair trade practices” by Beijing.

The White House said in an official statement that “China now faces tariffs of up to Read more…

Washington Times: US government pays $27 million to sexually corrupt children

Washington Times: US government pays $27 million to sexually corrupt children

4-15-2025

Information / Translation..
A report by the Washington Times revealed on Tuesday that the US federal government spent more than $27 million on a nonprofit organization that sent explicit sexual health advice to children via text messages, instructed them on how to use sex toys, and conducted HIV tests on them without notifying Read more…

Hamas confirms its readiness to release all Israeli hostages on two conditions.

Hamas confirms its readiness to release all Israeli hostages on two conditions.

2025-04-14 07:39

Shafaq News/ A Hamas official was quoted by Agence France-Presse on Monday as saying that the movement is prepared to release all Israeli detainees in exchange for a ceasefire and Read more…

An American newspaper summarizes an Iranian plan to establish a “secret nuclear program”: Trump will use force.

An American newspaper summarizes an Iranian plan to establish a “secret nuclear program”: Trump will use force.

2025-04-14 06:00

Shafaq News/ The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that Tehran is trying to prolong talks with the United States in order to maintain a “secret nuclear program,” suggesting that the Trump administration will likely use military force against Iran.

The newspaper stated, in a report Read more…

The first drop of rain… China calls on the US to “completely cancel” tariffs

The first drop of rain… China calls on the US to “completely cancel” tariffs

2025-04-13 07:48

Shafaq News/ China called on the United States on Sunday to “completely eliminate” mutual tariffs, following President Donald Trump’s decision to exempt high-tech goods from them.

“We urge the US to take a major step Read more…

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Agreement to continue talks with the United States next week

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Agreement to continue talks with the United States next week

4-12-2025

Al-Maalomah / Follow-up..
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced, on Saturday, an agreement to continue talks with the United States in Oman next week.
The ministry said in a statement received by Al-Maalomah Agency, a copy of which was received by Al-Maalomah Agency, that “the indirect talks between Iran and the United States of America regarding Read more…

Scientists plan to bring back a satellite that has been in space since 1958.

Scientists plan to bring back a satellite that has been in space since 1958.

2025-04-12 01:03

Shafaq News/ A team of scientists is planning to bring the American Vanguard-1 satellite back to Earth. It is the oldest satellite still in space after all the first satellites burned up, the first of which was the Soviet Sputnik.

Vanguard 1 has been the oldest satellite orbiting Earth since March 1958. This tiny satellite, no bigger than Read more…

After a secret meeting, Khamenei gives Iran free rein for direct negotiations with the United States.

After a secret meeting, Khamenei gives Iran free rein for direct negotiations with the United States.

2025-04-11 09:47

Shafaq News/ A New York Times report on Friday highlighted the sudden shift in Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s position on direct negotiations with the United States, which are scheduled to begin Saturday in the Sultanate of Oman.

According to Iranian officials who spoke to the newspaper on condition of anonymity, “senior Iranian officials pressured Khamenei to allow negotiations Read more…

Tehran speaks of a “good opportunity” to reach an agreement with Washington.

Tehran speaks of a “good opportunity” to reach an agreement with Washington.

2025-04-11 05:52

Shafaq News/ Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-e Ravanchi, revealed on Friday that there is a good chance of reaching an agreement with the United States on the nuclear issue.

“Tehran is ready for serious and constructive dialogue based on Read more…

Iran: We are closer to producing nuclear weapons than you think, and the only thing preventing that is the Leader’s fatwa.

Iran: We are closer to producing nuclear weapons than you think, and the only thing preventing that is the Leader’s fatwa.

2025-04-10

Iranian parliamentarian Hossein Emami Rad declared that the distance separating us from producing nuclear weapons is much shorter than you imagine, stressing that the only thing preventing this is the fatwa of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

“The distance separating us from producing nuclear weapons is much shorter than Read more…

Trump’s son accuses Ukraine of “covering up” for the person involved in the attempted “assassination” of his father.

Trump’s son accuses Ukraine of “covering up” for the person involved in the attempted “assassination” of his father.

2025-04-09

Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Trump Jr., son of US President Donald Trump, held Ukraine responsible for “covering up” the person responsible for the July 2024 assassination attempt on his father.

“If you think Ukraine is doing a terrible job of not once thanking the United States for what we’ve done for them, the fact that they didn’t tell us that this lunatic was literally trying to buy weapons from them to kill my father seems like a much bigger Read more…

Tehran explains reasons for choosing indirect negotiations with the United States.

Tehran explains reasons for choosing indirect negotiations with the United States.

2025-04-08 04:14

Shafaq News/ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed on Tuesday his country’s preference for engaging in indirect talks with the United States regarding its nuclear program.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in statements carried by state media Read more…

“Strike Force”… America Moves New Aircraft Carrier Toward Iran

“Strike Force”… America Moves New Aircraft Carrier Toward Iran

2025-04-07 05:13

Shafaq News/ Newsweek magazine revealed that the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is on its way to the Middle East and will be stationed near Iran.

The magazine revealed that the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson was stationed in the Pacific Ocean, then headed to the Middle East to join the aircraft carrier USS Read more…

Iran refuses to engage in any direct negotiations with the United States.

Iran refuses to engage in any direct negotiations with the United States.

2025-04-07 05:32

Shafaq News/ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed on Monday his country’s readiness to conduct indirect negotiations with the United States, through the mediation of the Sultanate of Oman.

In statements reported by the Iranian Tasnim News Agency and reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, Araqchi said, “His country does not accept the proposal for direct Read more…