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The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res.38, a war powers resolution directing President Trump to remove US armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes action, except for self-defense. The measure reflects bipartisan checks on executive war authority amid heightened US-Iran tensions.
The European Union's new asylum pact is set to take effect next week, marking a major test of the bloc's ability to manage migration and address far-right political pressures.
The Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena may support a rebel candidate from the Bharatiya Janata Party in Nashik to defeat a candidate from the Shinde faction, indicating shifting political alliances in Maharashtra.
A white nationalist group held a demonstration in Bedford, Canada, with no arrests reported, highlighting ongoing tensions around far-right activities.
A march in British Columbia, Canada, has advocated for online learning opportunities for Afghan women, highlighting the issue of gender apartheid under Taliban rule.
The United States has notified European allies that it is withdrawing fighter jets, refueling tankers, naval assets, and drones from NATO’s Standing Forces, according to anonymous sources cited by Reuters. The move represents a significant reduction in US contributions to NATO's rapid-response capabilities.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies annual risk analysis warns that a jihadist front is gaining ground across Africa amid reduced US counterterrorism presence.
Al-Arabiya reports that the dispute over Hezbollah's weapons remains the main obstacle to any long-term agreement involving the US, Israel, and Lebanon.
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States has held direct talks with Hezbollah for the first time, marking a significant diplomatic shift amid ongoing conflict in Lebanon and US-mediated negotiations.
Cattle samples from Texas are being tested for the screwworm parasite, which has been moving north through Mexico for over a year. The potential outbreak threatens the US cattle industry and has already rattled markets.
A reportedly tense phone call between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has added friction to ongoing diplomatic negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program, though Netanyahu publicly dismissed reports of a rift.
US President Donald Trump announced that Hezbollah has agreed to stop firing into Israel and that the US will destroy Iran's highly enriched uranium on Iranian soil, marking a potential breakthrough in nuclear and regional negotiations.
