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Congress punts on surveillance powers after long-term extension fails

Congress passed a measure to delay the expiration of surveillance law to April 30 instead of next Monday—after failing to secure the long-term reauthorization pushed by President Trump. Tap for the...

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer said on Friday—as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in a coup five years ago. Tap...

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N. Women on Friday—and the agency warned that deaths have continued for th...

Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal “soon”

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire in Lebanon—while President Trump said he believed a deal to end the Iran war would come "soon.” Tap f...

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has gone into effect—and President Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend. Tap for the full brief.

Beirut rules out talks with Netanyahu for now, as Pakistan says Lebanon peace vital

Lebanon’s president will not speak to Israel’s prime minister in the near future, Lebanese officials said on Thursday—dealing a blow to U.S. efforts to expand contacts between the enemy states as P...