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The dispute centred on an exception granted to California on national vehicle emission standards, allowing it to set stricter rules than federal standards.

The United States Supreme Court has sided with fuel producers that had opposed California’s standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars under a federal air pollution law, agreeing that their legal challenge to the mandates should not have been dismissed.

The justices in a 7-2 ruling on Friday overturned a lower court’s decision…

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

The Russian presidency has issued a stark warning to the United States, cautioning against the use of tactical nuclear weapons in Iran—a move Moscow described as potentially catastrophic. 

This warning comes amid heightened tensions, as Washington threatens military intervention in support of Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iran.

According to the Russian news agency…

The head of the UN atomic watchdog, Rafael Grossi, told the Security Council that an Israeli strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant would cause a nuclear disaster. The Israeli military had said on Thursday that it had struck the facility, but later clarified that the comment had been made in error.

Tehran, Iran – Suitcases are rolling through Tehran, but this time, it’s not for holidays or family celebrations. They are being packed in haste and out of fear – symbols of the growing anxiety gripping the Iranian capital’s 10 million residents as they face Israeli missiles.

While Iranians scramble to find shelter, dual Iranian-American nationals find themselves caught in the crossfire of war and geopolitical uncertainty.

Amir, a 36-year-old Tesla engineer and dual national,…

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

The UN report verified the use of 27 Palestinian boys by Israeli armed and security forces “as human shields” during operations in the West Bank and in Gaza.

The United Nations has listed Israel as one of the countries that have committed the “highest numbers” of grave violations against children in armed conflict, with more than 8,000 verified cases.

“The highest…

As the war between Israel and Iran continues, Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they are coordinating with Tehran.

The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, have since 2023 launched attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea in what they say is support for Palestinians in Gaza.

The Houthis are also a close ally of Iran, and now they say that their latest attacks are on behalf of the “Palestinian and Iranian peoples”, according to the Telegram account of Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree, who…