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Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel | Military

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A $1.15 trillion US defence bill passed by the House includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel through joint work on missile defence, drones and AI. Critics warn the move could deepen ties amid growing political divisions over aid to Israel.

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Mike Waltz pressed over Al Jazeera video during congressional hearing | Donald Trump

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A US Democratic Congressman challenges UN Ambassador Mike Waltz during a congressional hearing, playing an Al Jazeera video to question troop safety in Jordan. Some lawmakers do not trust the Trump administration to be open about the danger posed by Iranian strikes on US bases.

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Analyst: voting against Iran war funding a tough sell for Congress | Politics

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The US says it has spent more than $37.5 billion on the Iran war so far, and the Secretary of Defense is requesting an additional $67 billion more. One analyst tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ that Congress may face political trouble voting against it.

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Anonymous food donations reach Indian student protesters | Newsfeed

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Anonymous donors are using food delivery apps to send food to student protesters in New Delhi, where demonstrations over alleged medical exam paper leaks continue. The youth-led movement has expanded into wider calls for educational reform and accountability.

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US expands strikes on 11th straight night of attacks | Conflict

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The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes extended to Iranian provinces not previously hit, marking a broadening of the campaign. As Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran, rising civilian casualties and mounting economic pressures are fueling questions about whether diplomacy is possible.

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Mamdani: Netanyahu is a war criminal, but New York cannot arrest him | Benjamin Netanyahu

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases a video statement calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to face trial for war crimes, citing the ICC’s arrest warrant. But, after days of speculation, Mamdani says New York does not have the power to arrest Netanyahu.

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Former Biden official can’t see ‘pilot zones’ scheme working in Lebanon | Donald Trump

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A former Biden official tells Al Jazeera that Lebanon’s pilot zones will only create an environment for Hezbollah to continue its armed resistance. Former State Department official, Jennifer Gavito, says she has a difficult time imagining Israel fully withdrawing from Lebanon.

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Lebanese army deploys in ‘pilot zones’ under US-backed plan | Newsfeed

The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel. These ‘pilot zones’ are designed to test the army’s ability to enforce security and keep Hezbollah out of the designated areas. Al Jazeera’s Reem Takieddine explains.

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Rescuers search for flood survivors in Afghanistan | Floods

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Rescuers in eastern Afghanistan are searching through mud and rubble after flash floods and a landslide tore through Nuristan province. At least 23 people have been killed and dozens are still missing as officials warn of more heavy rain and a rising death toll.

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Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich | US-Israel war on Iran

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has “no interest” in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran, arguing the current US-Iran conflict and sustained economic pressure on Tehran benefits Israel.

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Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in US prison | Drugs

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Mexican drug kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada has been sentenced to life in prison in the US, following a plea deal last year when he admitted to trafficking millions ⁠of kilograms of cocaine. El Mayo led one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels, the Sinaloa Cartel, for about four decades.

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Huge fire at Ukraine shopping centre after Russian drone strike | Russia-Ukraine war

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A fire engulfed a shopping centre in Ukraine’s Sumy after Russian drone strikes hit the building. Ukrainian authorities say emergency crews were forced to suspend their response because drones remained overhead, raising fears of further attacks.

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