Indian-origin Kash Patel was confirmed as the new FBI director by the US Senate. Patel, a former federal prosecutor, is the first Hindu and Indian American to lead the FBI. He emphasized restoring trust in the FBI and taking a firm stance against America's adversaries.
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After more than a year hiding in tunnels and dodging air strikes, uniformed Hamas fighters returned to the ruined streets of Gaza hours into a ceasefire, defying Israel's vow to crush them. - 'Game of whack-a-mole' - The ceasefire is in its infancy and many questions remain about the future of the Gaza Strip and Hamas.
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​Deferred resignation is available to all full-time federal employees except for military personnel of the armed forces, employees of the US Postal Service, those in positions related to immigration enforcement and national security. Employees who accept the program won't have to work for these eight months. They can also accept a new job in this time.