In tonight’s top story: U.S. Congress has finally passed a $95-billion aid package to replenish military aid to Ukraine and other countries, as Russia continues to gain ground in its invasion of Ukraine. In a bid to address a slew of other global security concerns, the bill also includes money for Israel, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region. The bill will now go to the Senate, which is expected to pass it in the next few days before being signed it into law. As Neetu Garcha explains, the much-needed help was only approved after months of stalling, driven by political divides in Washington, D.C.
A major part of the Congressional aid package — $26 billion— will support Israel in its battle against Hamas, though it’s not clear exactly what that money will be spent on. The war has claimed more than 34,000 lives in Gaza. More than 130 hostages remain in the strip and calls for their return, and a swift end to the war, continue to grow. Crystal Goomansingh reports.
In India, almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the country’s parliamentary election over the coming six weeks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hoping for a third term at the helm of the world’s largest democracy. Meanwhile, as Redmond Shannon reports, opposition parties say the odds are stacked against them.
A public inquiry looking into foreign interference in Canada has been heavily focused on the alleged work of Chinese agents in Canada. But a group of Sikh leaders is also pushing for more attention on another perceived threat — India. Global’s chief political correspondent David Akin reports.
Plus, hockey playoff fever is in full swing across Canada — and the big question is: will a Canadian team win the Stanley Cup? The Canucks, Oilers, Jets and Leafs all have a shot at the ultimate prize. The last time that happened was 31 years ago. Eric Sorensen on whether one of our own can break the curse.
And finally, 25 years after two senior students entered Colorado’s Columbine high school and opened fire, killing a teacher and 12 students, there are still so many lessons to take away from that tragedy. Since Columbine, there have been more than 400 school shootings across the U.S. As Caryn Lieberman reports, U.S. lawmakers have struggled to roll out tougher firearms legislation and reduce gun violence.
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