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US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil
The Hengli refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran’s military, says US Treasury.
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West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much
Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections.
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What’s at stake for Iran and the US in Islamabad?
Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with US envoys also on the way.
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Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote really represent
The elections offer participation without power, revealing how occupation shapes and limits Palestinian political life.
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Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics beat Sixers
Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says
US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured vessels, says International Chamber of Shipping director.
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Suspected arsonist torches University Place apartment building, displacing 21 people
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said investigators found accelerants in the unit where the fire likely started.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as Trump dispatches negotiating team?
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.
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Israel escalates attacks in Gaza, killing 12 people
Israeli forces have killed 12 Palestinians, including six police officers, in multiple attacks across Gaza.
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Downed electric bus wire pole blocks 19th Ave E
(Image: CHS) (Image: CHS) A wood utility pole holding up wires for the electrified Metro Route 12 bus line fell…
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