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Fox News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump targeted by Iranian death fatwas as watchdog group demands immediate sanctions response
FIRST ON FOX - A new report by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is urging the U.S. government to impose sanctions on senior Iranian clerics and regime-controlled institutions that have issued or promoted Islamic legal rulings — known as fatwas — calling for the torture and assassination of President Donald Trump, other American citizens and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The fatwas invoke the Islamic charge of mohareb — "waging war against God" — a term in Iran's penal code that mandates brutal punishments, including crucifixion and cross-amputation, under the regime's interpretation of Sharia law. "Today UANI is exposing the individuals and entities in Iran hiding behind religion to foment terrorism abroad. Threats against the president of the United States and other Americans are a federal crime. Each of these individuals and entities should be sanctioned, indicted, and banned from travel, along with their families, to the United States and its allies," a joint statement by former Gov. Jeb Bush, UANI's chairman, and Ambassador Mark Wallace, its CEO and former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. for Management and Reform, told Fox News in a statement. "The last fatwa against another American citizen, Salman Rushdie, almost cost him his life, with him being stabbed by an Iranian regime sympathizer. It is time to ensure that those who threaten Americans face the full force of the law." UANI's new list identifies 11 individuals and two regime-aligned entities that have not been sanctioned under U.S. counterterrorism laws. The organization is calling for all of them to be designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorists under Executive Order 13224, which is reserved for those engaged in or supporting terrorism. Among the top targets is Ayatollah Naser Makarem-Shirazi, a powerful cleric known as the "Sultan of Sugar" for his domination of Iran's lucrative sugar trade. Makarem-Shirazi has called for President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu to be executed under mohareb, which he interprets to include torture before death. Another senior figure, Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani, a student of Ayatollah Khomeini who served as his representative in Europe from 1979 to 1980, has issued a series of threats against the Jewish community over the years. He has also issued fatwas targeting Trump and Netanyahu. UANI warns that such rulings amount to the incitement of terrorism. "These aren't abstract religious statements," Jason Brodsky, UANI's policy director, told Fox News Digital. "They're targeted threats by regime officials against the president of the United States. The U.S. should respond accordingly—with sanctions, law enforcement action, and immigration reviews." The list also includes Ayatollah Mohsen Araki, the supreme leader's former representative to the United Kingdom and head of the Islamic Center of England, which has been used as a platform to export the Islamic Revolution in Europe. Araki this month threatened President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, saying "their lives and property are no longer protected. The U.S. government and president are now considered a hostile infidel government by all Muslims." Brodsky emphasized that Araki's background illustrates how Iran uses religious institutions in the West to export its revolutionary ideology. "This raises serious concerns about how the regime spreads radicalism through so-called religious charities abroad," Brodsky said. Another cleric, Alireza Panahian, is tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and is described by UANI as a key architect of Iran's extremist ideology of Mahdism — which promotes the annihilation of Jews and the destruction of Israel as prerequisites for the return of the Hidden Imam. He has vocally advocated for terrorist attacks on U.S.-led forces in the Middle East and beyond. UANI is also calling for counterterrorism sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the regime's state-run television network. According to the report, IRIB aired programming that promoted a $10–$20 million bounty on President Trump's head and solicited donations to fund the assassination. The IRIB TV studio in Tehran was bombed by the Israeli Air Force during the 12-day war. UANI also targeted the Qom Seminary, Iran's top religious training center, for publicly endorsing and pledging to implement the fatwa against Trump and Netanyahu. The seminary's faculty and students reportedly signed statements declaring their intent to propagate the decree. "We only have to remember what happened to Salman Rushdie to see how these fatwas can inspire real-world violence," Brodsky said, referring to the 2022 knife attack that left the author blind in one eye. "Now these same incitements are being directed at President Trump while he's in office."
The Independent
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
How Shubman Gill's time in south Wales prepared him for India captaincy success
Shubman Gill has driven England to distraction so far this summer. And the irony won't have been lost on Mark Wallace, Glamorgan's director of cricket. 'The only issue he had off the field when he was with us, was getting his club car nicked,' he tells The Independent. 'He came in one morning and told us he had left it outside, gone to bed and when he woke up, it had gone!' He may not have been able to locate his car in south Wales, but the India captain – who spent a month at Glamorgan for the final four matches of the 2022 County Championship season – hasn't missed the opportunity to prove that the scale of the job he has taken on has had no impact on his ability to score runs. Lots of them. So far in this series, the 25-year-old has greedily accumulated a jaw-dropping 585 runs at an average of 146. If he carries on like this, he could well surpass the 974 run series record set by Sir Donald Bradman way back in 1930. His runscoring feats with Glamorgan were more modest but Wallace believes his quality was obvious as soon as he walked through the Sophia Gardens' gates. 'You could tell he kind of had a touch of the genius about him,' he says. 'What was interesting was that he was desperate to come and play, he was so keen to get that county experience under his belt to prepare himself for the kind of knocks we've seen him score in this series. 'He fitted in really well, he was young then, but he got 90-odd in his first game (against Worcestershire at Cardiff), he got a century (scoring 119 against Sussex at Hove in the final game of the season) and fitted in well. 'It was noticeable that he was real scholar of the game. He knew a lot about county cricket, he knew our coaches' records, all that kind of business. He has kept in touch with a few of lads too. 'They will tap him up for a couple of his bats if he's knocking around!' Gill will be unlikely to part with any of the willows that have delivered three hundreds in four run-soaked innings at Headingley and Edgbaston. Any questions of his ability to handle perhaps one of the most onerous jobs in world sport have been emphatically answered. From Glamorgan's perspective, they have previous when it comes to attracting to Indian captains across the Severn Bridge. Sourav Ganguly, who captained India in 49 Tests, also played 12 first class matches for the county during the Ashes summer of 2005. Wallace was part of the Glamorgan dressing room then too. And saw at first hand, the impact that a player of that standing can have on entire team. "Sourav was actually the captain of India at the time and some of the stories he told us were just brilliant," he says. "He told us he would always make the point of leaving Steve Waugh waiting at the toss when India played Australia. "Waugh would be out there sweating wondering where the hell he was. Brilliant. The experience of these Indian players have is just bonkers. You can't fathom the kind of environment they have to inhabit – it's Premier League stuff, really. "You can't help but learn from players like that. It's amazing when they do come over and pass some of that on." Gill has made batting look ridiculously facile so far this summer, but his journey to the top has been far from easy. The son of a farmer, Gill's father, Lakhwinder Singh, wasted little time in identifying that he had an extraordinary talent on his hands. He built a wicket on his farm and spent hours throwing balls at the future India skipper. He even moved the family to Mohali to ensure that Gill had access to better training facilities. Legend has it, that Singh would offer incentives to local net bowlers to dismiss his son, to ensure that he was continually tested. He may now be earning over £2m a year – a figure which look set to sky-rocket off the back of this extraordinary series – but Gill has never forgotten those humble roots. 'He was great, he really mucked in with the boys,' says Wallace. 'Like I said, he still maintains some relationships with some of the group, which is a sign of how well-liked he was. 'He lived close to the ground and spent most of his time at the club, to be honest. You got the sense that he was a superstar in the making, and he was obviously a confident boy but there wasn't a hint of arrogance about him. He just took a great deal of interest in everything that was going on. 'We were lucky to have him and I think he had a great time too. I'd be surprised if we ever got to sign him again!'
Cision Canada
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
CLARIOS ANNOUNCES NEXT ELEMENT OF ITS $6 BILLION PLAN TO ADVANCE AMERICAN MANUFACTURING AND DOMESTIC SUPPLY CHAINS
The company is evaluating U.S. locations for a next generation technology campus anchored by new supercapacitor system production. Plant to support manufacturing of low-voltage supercapacitor systems optimized for pairing its advanced domestically made AGM batteries Strategic step in building a resilient and secure domestic supply chain for advanced supercapacitor technology Investment being considered in states where Clarios currently operates GLENDALE, Wis., June 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- Clarios, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, announced today it is evaluating U.S. locations for a next generation technology campus anchored by new supercapacitor system production. Supercapacitors are an advanced energy storage technology used in cutting edge applications including next generation American made vehicle platforms, artificial-intelligence (AI) data centers and advanced military technology. Today, production of supercapacitors is predominantly in China with very limited manufacturing in the U.S. Next generation vehicle platforms demand advanced low-voltage energy storage solutions designed to deliver high-power bursts. Low-voltage supercapacitor systems are ideal for safety critical vehicle functions such as steer-by-wire and chassis stability systems. When paired with advanced domestically made Clarios AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries, the combination offers enhanced safety, improved performance and reliability while supplying critical power redundancy. "The innovative pairing of our supercapacitor technology and market leading AGM batteries is the ideal solution for the auto sector and beyond," said Mark Wallace, CEO, at Clarios. "This announcement expands our American manufacturing capabilities to serve our customers with cutting edge technology and help secure supply chains in the U.S." Beyond mobility, Clarios sees long-term potential for its supercapacitor solutions in artificial intelligence data centers, grid, industrial, defense applications, and other high-demand sectors. This announcement marks the first step to onshore a domestic supercapacitor supply chain outlined in the Clarios $6 billion U.S. energy manufacturing investment plan including $1 billion earmarked for next generation technologies. Clarios is proud to unlock innovation and create American jobs enabled by the Administration's executive orders and using federal advanced manufacturing tax credits. Clarios is actively assessing site options across the states where it operates and expects to announce a location later this calendar year. About Clarios Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
News in brief
Russo congratulates new Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde COLUMBUS — House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) released the following statement congratulating Kathleen Clyde on her election as Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party: 'Congratulations to Kathleen Clyde on her election as Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party. Kathleen brings valuable experience as a former state representative in the Ohio House, along with a deep commitment to democratic values and fair elections. She has been a tireless advocate for working families and the future of our state. I'm confident her leadership will energize our party and help deliver results for Ohioans. I look forward to working alongside her in the fights ahead,' said Leader Russo. CSX Teamsters ratify new contract INDEPENDENCE — Thousands of locomotive engineers at CSX Transportation have voted to ratify a new contract. They are represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen of the Teamsters Rail Conference. 'It's an honor to congratulate our members at CSXT for earning this hard-fought contract,' said Mark Wallace, President of the BLET and the Teamsters Rail Conference. 'Adding paid sick days without concession has been a contentious issue that the BLET refused to concede. But thanks to the hard work of our negotiating team, we were able to get it done.' These 3,500 CSXT locomotive engineers will earn raises of 18.77 percent over the life of the agreement and five additional sick days per year, in addition to improved work rules. 'The gains our members secured in this contract were a long time coming,' said Randy Fannon, Vice President of the BLET. 'Our years of negotiating and fighting for the fair treatment our members deserve are finally paying off.'
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CSX TEAMSTERS RATIFY NEW CONTRACT
3,500 Locomotive Engineers Secure Higher Wages, Improved Quality of Life INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of locomotive engineers at CSX Transportation (CSXT) have voted to ratify a new contract. They are represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) of the Teamsters Rail Conference. "It's an honor to congratulate our members at CSXT for earning this hard-fought contract," said Mark Wallace, President of the BLET and the Teamsters Rail Conference. "Adding paid sick days without concession has been a contentious issue that the BLET refused to concede. But thanks to the hard work of our negotiating team, we were able to get it done." These 3,500 CSXT locomotive engineers will earn raises of 18.77 percent over the life of the agreement and five additional sick days per year, in addition to improved work rules. "The gains our members secured in this contract were a long time coming," said Randy Fannon, Vice President of the BLET. "Our years of negotiating and fighting for the fair treatment our members deserve are finally paying off." Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Contact:Colin McCullough, (856) 625-6856CMcCullough@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Brotherhood of Teamsters Sign in to access your portfolio
