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# GLOBAL POLITICS AND LEADERSHIP German Conservative Leader Merz Fails First Chancellor Vote Friedrich Merz failed to secure the parliamentary majority needed to become German chancellor in the first round of voting, facing an unexpected setback. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/merz-fails-to-be-elected-chancellor-by-german-parliament/ar-AA1EeXqb) Bangladesh's Ex-Premier Khaleda Zia Returns Home Ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has returned to Bangladesh after four months of medical treatment in London, adding pressure on the interim government to hold elections. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/bangladesh-s-ex-premier-khaleda-zia-returns-adding-pressure-for-elections/ar-AA1EekuW) US Appeals Court Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Revoke Migrants' Status A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's request to revoke temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, and other countries. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-appeals-court-rejects-trump-bid-to-revoke-thousands-of-migrants-status/ar-AA1Edsq0) US Refuses to Provide Exit Timeline from Europe Reports indicate it would take up to 10 years of increased defense spending before European nations could replace military capabilities currently provided by the United States. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/us-refuses-to-give-a-road-map-for-leaving-europe/ar-AA1EeOvL) Communication App Used by Trump Adviser Suspends Services After Hack The app used by former national security adviser Mike Waltz has temporarily suspended its services following a reported hack that exposed some user data. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/app-used-by-trump-adviser-is-temporarily-suspending-services-after-reported-hack/ar-AA1Edta9) # MIDDLE EAST CONFLICTS Israel Plans Long-Term Military Presence in Gaza Israeli forces are preparing to gradually enter northern and southern Gaza with plans to maintain an indefinite presence to eliminate Hamas fighters and destroy tunnel networks. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/general/israel-plans-to-seize-parts-of-gaza-and-stay-indefinitely/ar-AA1EcH2h) Israel Launches Airstrikes on Yemen After Houthi Attack Israel conducted military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen's Hodeida province, killing at least one person and wounding 35, a day after Houthis struck an Israeli airport. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/war-and-conflicts/military/israel-launches-airstrikes-on-yemen-a-day-after-houthi-rebels-strike-israeli-airport/ar-AA1EcWAJ) India's Kashmir Tourism Hit by Violent Attack A massacre of tourists in Kashmir has undermined Prime Minister Modi's claims about the region's stability, as gunmen attacked families and honeymooners enjoying a Himalayan meadow. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/india-s-leader-modi-touted-all-was-well-in-kashmir-a-massacre-of-tourists-shattered-that-claim/ar-AA1EdYa4) # INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Japan Navigates Challenging Position Between US and China As Japanese trade officials met in Washington for tariff discussions, a bipartisan "Japan-China Friendship" delegation concluded a visit to China, highlighting Japan's delicate diplomatic balancing act. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/threatened-by-trump-tariffs-japan-walks-a-delicate-tightrope-between-us-and-china/ar-AA1EdVyc) Changing American Attitudes Toward Israel Public support for Israel in the United States has shifted significantly from historically strong backing, amid controversial Trump administration policies that departed from international norms. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/americans-used-to-be-steadfast-in-their-support-for-israel-those-days-are-gone/ar-AA1EdBWZ) US Intelligence Refutes Trump's Claims About Venezuelan Gang A declassified intelligence report contradicts President Trump's justification for using the Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected gang members, stating the Maduro regime does not direct the gang. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/u-s-spy-agencies-say-maduro-regime-does-not-direct-venezuelan-gang/ar-AA1EdVOW)