U.S. citizen Joseph Tater, detained in Russia since August 2024 on charges of assaulting a police officer, has been hospitalized following a court decision, according to TASS. Details regarding his medical condition and the reasons for his hospitalization have not been disclosed.
U.S. citizen Joseph Tater has been detained in Russia since August 2024 following allegations of assaulting a police officer in Moscow. The incident reportedly occurred after Tater allegedly abused staff at a Moscow hotel, leading to his initial detention.
In September 2024, during an appeal hearing at the Moscow City Court, Tater publicly renounced his U.S. citizenship, claiming he was a victim of political persecution in the United States. He alleged that the CIA had been targeting him for years and stated, "My life is being threatened in the United States." Addressing U.S. embassy officials present in the courtroom, Tater declared, "I am no longer a U.S. citizen; I ask you to leave the courtroom."
The court upheld his pre-trial detention, extending it multiple times, with the most recent extension occurring in February 2025. If convicted of the charges, Tater faces up to five years in prison.
Tater is among several American citizens currently detained in Russia amid heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington. The U.S. government has expressed concerns over the arrests of its citizens in Russia, suggesting they may be used as political leverage.
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Tesco is set to respond to Asda’s price-cutting strategy as it reports full-year results. While Asda aims to reclaim market share with lower prices, analysts question its sustainability. Tesco, with a strong balance sheet, expects steady growth despite rising costs.
Some Japanese firms are voicing concern over U.S. trade policy uncertainty, fearing it may impact profits and production, the BOJ said. Despite a steady recovery across regions, global trade tensions continue to cast a shadow over Japan’s outlook.
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North Korea held its first Pyongyang International Marathon in six years, with foreign runners from China and Ethiopia. The event marked the country's gradual reopening post-pandemic, celebrating Kim Il Sung's birthday. The marathon symbolized North Korea's cautious return to normalcy.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 7th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
US President Donald Trump defended his recent tariff measures, describing them as a form of “medicine” necessary to remedy the nation's trade deficits with several key partners.
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– Leaders from Jordan, Egypt, and France are set to meet in Cairo on Monday for high-level discussions focused on the escalating crisis in the Gaza Strip.
North Korea held its first Pyongyang International Marathon in six years, with foreign runners from China and Ethiopia. The event marked the country's gradual reopening post-pandemic, celebrating Kim Il Sung's birthday. The marathon symbolized North Korea's cautious return to normalcy.
Tesco is set to respond to Asda’s price-cutting strategy as it reports full-year results. While Asda aims to reclaim market share with lower prices, analysts question its sustainability. Tesco, with a strong balance sheet, expects steady growth despite rising costs.
Some Japanese firms are voicing concern over U.S. trade policy uncertainty, fearing it may impact profits and production, the BOJ said. Despite a steady recovery across regions, global trade tensions continue to cast a shadow over Japan’s outlook.
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