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US immigration officers have reportedly been instructed to halt arrests of immigrants without criminal records, according to a report carried by multiple international outlets including Anadolu Agency and The Express Tribune. The directive, if confirmed, would mark a significant shift in enforcement priorities, focusing arrests on immigrants with criminal backgrounds rather than the broader undocumented population. Details about who issued the instruction and how widely it applies remain limited.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has extended the candidacy nomination period for the planned legislative elections, according to Anadolu Agency. The move gives political factions and candidates additional time to register ahead of the vote, which would be the first Palestinian legislative election since 2006. Observers are watching closely for signs the long-delayed elections will actually take place.

Bill Gates says reaching international agreement on artificial intelligence regulation will be more difficult than negotiating nuclear arms controls. His remarks come as governments worldwide grapple with how to govern rapidly advancing AI technology, comparing the challenge to Cold War-era efforts that produced nuclear treaties between a small number of powers.

Fires at fuel depots in Sudan have been extinguished following a drone attack, according to Anadolu Agency. The strike targeted fuel storage facilities, adding to the infrastructure damage from Sudan's ongoing conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. No immediate details were given on casualties or the full extent of the damage, but fuel supplies are already scarce across the country.