US foreign policy

Embassies shut, aid frozen in US-Africa shift

The US is cutting back aid and diplomacy in Africa, straining health and education programs and closing embassies across several countries.

Trump expressed hope that Russia and Ukraine will make peace this week and begin business relations with the thriving United States.

United States considers mineral partnerships with Congo amid security concerns and resource wealth.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Trump will meet with Egyptian and Saudi leaders, though no dates or agenda were confirmed.

The bill would impose sanctions on leaders of both sides and restrict arms sales to countries supporting the conflict.