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The U.S. has launched an operation to economically isolate Iran, saying "China is not exempt." The U.S. Treasury Department said on the 5th that it had imposed sanctions on a Chinese company and two Chinese nationals for doing business with Iran's shipping and oil sectors. The move is part of the Trump administration's efforts to cut off Iran's oil exports and limit the country's access to the global financial system. The Treasury Department said in a statement that the sanctions targeted a Chinese company, Zhuhai Zhenrong, and two Chinese individuals, who were involved in the sale and transport of Iranian petroleum products. The U.S. has been reimposing sanctions on Iran that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, which the Trump administration withdrew from in 2018. The Treasury Department said that the latest sanctions were aimed at disrupting Iran's "illicit" financial networks and preventing the country from using the global financial system to fund its "malignant" activities. The move is also seen as an effort to put pressure on China, Iran's largest trading partner, to reduce its economic ties with Tehran. The U.S. has been critical of China's continued trade with Iran, saying that it undermines the effectiveness of the sanctions. The Treasury Department said that it would continue to work with its international partners to disrupt Iran's financial networks and prevent the country from using the global financial system to fund its activities.

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Couple charged with complicity in Nadia Beller’s femicide attempt in Bolivia

A man and a woman were accused of taking part in the attack against the ex-girlfriend of Argentine political advisor Fernando Cerimedo La entrada Couple charged with complicity in Nadia Beller’s…

  • Fernando Cerimedo, ex-partner of Nadia Beller, detained for femicide attempt
  • Accused man suspected of selling gun used in shooting
  • Beller released from hospital after recovering from injuries

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Busia court clerk arrested over alleged Sh180,000 bribe

EACC said the suspect, Wesley Kipkoech Langat, was arrested on Monday in an operation mounted after investigators received a complaint over the alleged bribery scheme.

  • Busia court clerk Wesley Kipkoech Langat arrested for bribery
  • Alleged bribe of Sh180,000 sought to influence criminal case outcome
  • EACC investigates corruption at Busia Law Courts

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Nyoro accuses Govt of underfunding schools, demands full capitation

People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) chairman and Kiharu Member of Parliment (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of underfunding public schools, demanding the release of the full capitation…

  • Nyoro accuses Kenyan government of underfunding schools
  • Demands full capitation allocation of Ksh22,000 per school
  • Schools to reopen for third term on 23 October 2026

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Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The bookends of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s nearly eight years in office have been defined by a crucial question: Who should cover the cost of damage from wildfires caused…

  • Governor Newsom addresses $21 billion wildfire fund for utilities.
  • Legislation aims to stabilize electricity rates amid climate change.
  • Opponents argue plan favors utilities over fire survivors.

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Bennett: Next gov't will declare national education emergency, address teacher shortage

Bennett has said that a government led by him would cut state funding to haredi educational institutions that do not teach core curriculum studies and halt funding to haredim who evade service.

  • Bennett's future government will declare national education emergency in Israel.
  • Plans to address teacher shortage of over 30,000 educators.
  • Proposed unified curriculum for all Israeli children.
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