"We continue to engage intensely to prevent broader conflict in the region," Blinken told reporters after an East Asia Summit in Laos.

Trump delivered as divisive a speech as he has ever given, wildly exaggerating local tensions and misleading his audience about immigration statistics and policy

In a largely symbolic move, the Ortega government condemned Israel's leaders as 'fascist' and 'genocidal' over Gaza war.

Thirty-four of the 100 total Senate seats are being contested in November, the result of a staggered election system.

US penalties come as Israeli government considers military response against Iran amid risk of spiralling escalation.

The US vice presidential candidate and senator brushed aside scrutiny of Trump's record of election denialism.

Polls show the former president lags behind his rival among female voters and has a troubled track record with women.

The strike is costing Boeing $1bn a month, making it critical for the firm to end the work stoppage.

Israel is weighing up its response to Iran's ballistic missile attacks.

Ukrainian president is on a European tour as he rallies support for his 'victory plan' to end Russia's war.