Ellie Sennett

UN Secretary General calls two-day extension 'a glimpse of hope and humanity in the middle of the darkness of war'

US President has attended the last two events

Signatories urge their governments to 'intensify all efforts' to safeguard Jewish and Muslim citizens as hate crimes surge

Assaults killing at least eight are a response to attacks on Iraqi bases where American troops are stationed

This is the first US attack inside Iraq since the Israel-Gaza war began, with all other retaliatory strikes carried out in Syria

Congress expects fierce battle over aid to Washington's ally as war with Russia grinds on

Iran-backed Yemeni militant group has promised to target Israeli vessels in the Red Sea, where US ships are stationed

President Joe Biden's administration also responds to Republican criticism over extending sanctions waiver on Iranian electricity sales to Iraq

Afghanistan inspector general describes culture of hostility with the State Department over its oversight investigations

No let-up in attacks despite destruction of weapons storage depot

House foreign affairs committee endorses legislation cracking down on Assad family connections to drug trade

US assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs says Washington's response is being thoroughly scrutinised

New Orleans, Louisiana, is on the front lines of climate change in the US

US special envoy tells The National the US does not want escalation after reports that Houthi rebels fired more drones at Israel

US forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked 40 times since mid-October