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Middle East crisis live: Egyptian delegation due in Israel seeking to kickstart Gaza ceasefire talks, say reports
Israeli media reports planned visit, citing unnamed officials, in the wake of stalled talks mediated by...
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China warns relations with US could slip into ‘downward spiral’ if red lines crossed
Wang Yi tells Antony Blinken ‘disruptions’ could arise amid threat of sanctions over China’s support for...
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US troops begin construction of Gaza aid pier as questions remain over distribution
About 1,000 US troops will support the military construction efforts, but Joe Biden has ordered them...
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Middle East crisis live: White House says it wants ‘answers’ from Israel after mass graves found near hospitals in Gaza
Israel says the graves were dug by people in Gaza a few months ago but the...
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Biden signs $95bn foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President says legislation is ‘going to make the world safer’ after months of congressional gridlock threatened...
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Biden praises Congress for foreign aid bill and says he will sign it immediately
The $95bn package allots funds to Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine, which desperately needs munitions for its...
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Middle East crisis live: Germany to resume working with Unrwa after UN report finds Israel yet to supply evidence to back terror claims
Government to resume cooperation with UN agency for Palestinians in Gaza after report finds Israel had...
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Antony Blinken arrives in China with warning for Beijing over support of Russia
US secretary of state to hold talks with Chinese counterpart and most likely with President Xi...
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US Senate passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Senate, in a bipartisan super-majority, overwhelmingly voted to advance the measure, which Joe Biden is...
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Middle East crisis live: IDF military intelligence head resigns over 7 October failures
Aharon Haliva has stood down over the failure to prevent the attack by Hamas inside southern...
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US resumes deportation flights to Haiti despite continuing bloodshed
Critics condemn ‘reckless and cruel’ expulsions and say deportees likely to be targeted by armed gangs...
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US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership
Washington blocks security council resolution supported by 12 member countries, with two abstentions including UKThe US...
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China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet
Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and...
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Middle East crisis live: ‘It’s clear the Israelis are making a decision to act,’ says UK foreign secretary
David Cameron says it is hoped Israel ‘does as little to escalate as possible’ as he...
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Bob Graham, former US senator and Florida governor who opposed Iraq war, dies at 87
Democrat praised for serving with ‘immense dignity and courage’ during five-decade career while also perfecting ‘workdays’...
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Roads blocked as thousands protest in US against Israel’s attack on Gaza
Flights delayed and traffic disrupted as protesters in major US cities intensify call for ceasefire in...
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Mike Johnson unveils complex plan for Israel and Ukraine aid as pressure rises
Speaker rejects pressure to approve package sent over by Senate, leaving its path to passage deeply...
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Iran attack puts pressure on US House speaker to pass aid bill for Israel and Ukraine
Mike Johnson has said he will aim to advance legislation to support Israel but has not...
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Iran warns it will strike again with greater force if Israel or US retaliate
Tehran’s firing of over 300 drones and missiles at Israel threatens to draw region into wider...
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Iran launches hundreds of drones and cruise missiles at Israel in unprecedented attack
Islamic Republic’s first ever direct attack on Jewish state involved more than 300 drones and missiles,...
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Dynamic in South China Sea is changing through growing US and Japan ties, says Philippines president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says building trilateral ties vital, after the three countries criticise China’s ‘dangerous and...
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Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea
US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila...
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US seeking to deter Iran from strike on Israel, officials say
US declaring commitment to Israeli security while also working to prevent regional war, say officialsThe US...
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Japanese leader asks US to overcome ‘self-doubt’ about global leadership
Fumio Kishida warns of risks from China in address to Congress and says Japan determined to...