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Gaza Voters Get a Rare Chance to Cast Their Ballots

April 25, 2026

The first local elections in Gaza since 2007 let many residents try their hand at voting, a move that could signal a shift in how the Palestinian Authority claims authority over the area. The elections, held on Saturday, included Deir al‑Balah, a city that has suffered less damage than others in

opinion

A Clear Path to Peace: Fixing Iran’s Nuclear Talk with Rules, Not Guns

April 25, 2026

Iran and the world face a tense moment over nuclear worries. Many think war could solve it, but history shows that fighting only adds danger and makes the problem bigger. The real fix lies in stronger laws, honest talks, and tighter checks on nuclear work. The main rulebook is the Treaty on the Non

politics

Trump Hits Chinese Refinery Over Iranian Oil Ahead of China Visit

April 25, 2026

President Trump’s latest move hits a major Chinese oil plant, the Hengli Petrochemical refinery in Dalian, for dealing with Iranian crude. The decision follows his earlier warning that he would add secondary sanctions to companies and nations trading with Iran, aiming to weaken the Iranian economy.

sports

Deni Avdija: A Mixed‑Heritage Journey to the NBA

April 25, 2026

Born in 2001, Deni Avdija grew up on a kibbutz before moving to Herzliya, where he learned discipline and independence. Though his passport says Israeli, his father also holds Serbian citizenship, giving him a dual national identity that shows up in how he talks about his roots. As a child, Deni

politics

U. S. Opens Public Hearings on Forced‑Labor Trade Issues

April 25, 2026

The U. S. Trade Representative’s office announced that it will hold public hearings on April 28‑29 at the International Trade Commission headquarters in Washington. These sessions will address Section 301 investigations that examine whether dozens of countries allow imports of goods made with forc

business

Shriram Finance Surges Ahead, Outshining Forecasts and Reaching New Asset Heights

April 25, 2026

Shriram Finance posted a striking jump in earnings, lifting its quarterly profit by 41% to ₹30. 14 billion (about $319. 7 million). The figure tops the market’s expectation of ₹27. 82 billion and beats last year’s ₹21. 39 billion, showing the company is gaining strength in India’s growing credit mar

technology

Batteries Join Gas Plants to Power AI and Data Centers

April 25, 2026

Data centers need reliable power for AI tasks like training models. To meet this demand, companies are pairing fast-responding batteries with slower natural gas generators. This combo helps fill sudden energy gaps that gas plants can't handle alone. Batteries discharge power quickly, protect gas tur

politics

U. S. Justifies Iran Strikes as Long-Running Defense, Sparking Legal and Political Debate

April 25, 2026

The U. S. government recently argued that its military strikes against Iran weren’t a new conflict but part of an old one. According to top legal officials, these actions were taken to protect Israel and prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons. The strikes began in late February, killing Iran’s le

crime

Tennessee joins Indiana in blocking Bitcoin ATMs over scam worries

April 25, 2026

Tennessee just made it illegal to own or run a Bitcoin ATM starting July 1. The law treats it like a minor crime, similar to simple drug possession. State leaders say those machines are too often used to trick people—especially older adults—out of their savings. In 2023, U. S. seniors lost $257 mill

education

Racism on California college campus sparks calls for action

April 25, 2026

Pomona College in Claremont, known for its elite liberal arts programs and picturesque campus, is facing scrutiny after multiple racist incidents targeting Black students. Over the past year, reports have surfaced of students shouting racial slurs at athletic events, hosting offensive costume partie