US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike
The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are ‘unlawful’.

The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are ‘unlawful’.








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Fourth Senate War Powers vote – first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation – fails to gain traction.
Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran’s nuclear programme.
US Senate resumes debate on controversial bill requiring more proof of citizenship, which Trump calls top priority.
In a Fox Business interview, Trump says he will fire Powell if he does not vacate his board seat when his term ends.
The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East this month, according to The Washington Post.
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.

Israel’s ambassador held talks with his Lebanese counterpart. But critics say Yechiel Leiter is a problematic negotiator
The US president says he is ‘shocked at her’, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.