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Despite ongoing negotiations, the US-brokered, month-old ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has failed to halt fighting between the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shia Muslim armed group.

Judge drops criminal case against Kilmar Abrego García, deeming it vindictive  The Washington Post Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia  The New York Times US judge dismisses criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García  The Guardian Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance. (Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Live Updates: U.S. preparing for possible strikes against Iran, sources say, as Rubio says tolls on Strait of Hormuz “not acceptable”  CBS News Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran  CNN Trump Weighs His Options in

Live Updates: U.S. preparing for possible strikes against Iran, sources say, as Rubio says tolls on Strait of Hormuz “not acceptable”  CBS News

Taiwan whiplash? How Trump’s blunt warning collides with a historic call offer  South China Morning Post

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence  The Washington Post Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence. Trump Names Aaron Lukas Acting Chief.  The New York Times Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence  CNN Opinion | Tulsi Gabbard

40,000 people under evacuation orders for a chemical tank leak in Southern California  AP News Live updates: Tank leaking toxic chemicals in Orange County will spill or explode, officials say  ABC7 Los Angeles Evacuation orders issued for 40,000 people in California over

Trump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in Iran  The New York Times

One person has died after a blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. They said 36 people were injured, most of them firefighters and other first responders. (Image credit: Kevin S. Vineys)