QtrendsIsrael and Lebanon agree to new ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a new ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah ceasing attacks. The deal comes as the Trump administration scrambles to contain broader regional conflict stemming from the Iran war. Fighting continues in some areas as the ceasefire has not yet fully taken hold. The agreement marks a significant diplomatic effort to stabilize the Israel-Lebanon border.
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Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire
(China Daily)
The US House of Representatives voted to halt American involvement in the Iran war, delivering the strongest congressional rebuke yet to President Trump. The vote was bipartisan, with multiple Republicans breaking with the White House. While largely symbolic in its direct effect, the measure signals deep unease on Capitol Hill over the trajectory of the conflict. Lawmakers cited constitutional concerns over war powers as the driving force behind the resolution.
Peace negotiations with Iran are struggling as missiles and airstrikes continue on both sides. A key sticking point in the proposed deal reportedly makes Trump bristle at comparisons to the Obama-era agreement. Allies and critics alike worry the administration risks getting boxed in diplomatically. Republicans breaking with Trump over the war highlight growing domestic pressure to resolve the conflict.