Lawmakers reject measures to halt weapons transfers amid growing Democratic concern over Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran strikes and long-standing bipartisan support for Israel.
The U.S. launches a blockade on Iran, escalating tensions as failed ceasefire talks and ongoing Israel–Hezbollah fighting point toward a likely widening conflict.
The visit bypasses France’s traditional role as the Vatican’s gateway to Africa, reflecting changing diplomatic and church dynamics amid strained France–Algeria relations.
