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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses the UN Security Council on Sudan on December 19. AP

Blinken announces $200m in US aid for Sudan

US Secretary of State says UN must continue to support Sudanese revival of transition to inclusive, civilian-led democracy

Gaza ceasefire negotiators in race against time before Trump is inaugurated

Push to end US double taxation gains momentum with new bill

US reports first severe H5N1 bird flu case

Supreme Court agrees to review TikTok's challenge to US ban

Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points but anticipates slower pace next year

Biden urged to expand immigration protection for Palestinians

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Donald and Melania Trump at an election night watch party in Palm Beach, Florida. AP

Trump promises to 'seal up' US borders in victory speech

A supporter of Donald Trump celebrates his victory near the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. AFP

Economy proves decisive in Trump win as Democrats falter

Massad Boulos has been nominated for a top position in the new Trump administration. AP

Who are the Arab Americans in the Trump administration?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington in July. EPA

Response to ICC Netanyahu arrest warrant could make US outlier on world stage

Robert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated as president-elect Donald Trump's health secretary. AP

What would RFK as health secretary mean for US pandemic plans?

Donald Trump, pictured leading a cabinet meeting in 2017, will resume duties as US president in January. AFP

Who has Donald Trump picked to serve in his cabinet and other roles?

Donald and Melania Trump at an election night watch party in Palm Beach, Florida. AP

Trump promises to 'seal up' US borders in victory speech

A supporter of Donald Trump celebrates his victory near the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. AFP

Economy proves decisive in Trump win as Democrats falter

Massad Boulos has been nominated for a top position in the new Trump administration. AP

Who are the Arab Americans in the Trump administration?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington in July. EPA

Response to ICC Netanyahu arrest warrant could make US outlier on world stage

Robert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated as president-elect Donald Trump's health secretary. AP

What would RFK as health secretary mean for US pandemic plans?

Donald Trump, pictured leading a cabinet meeting in 2017, will resume duties as US president in January. AFP

Who has Donald Trump picked to serve in his cabinet and other roles?

Donald and Melania Trump at an election night watch party in Palm Beach, Florida. AP

Trump promises to 'seal up' US borders in victory speech

A supporter of Donald Trump celebrates his victory near the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. AFP

Economy proves decisive in Trump win as Democrats falter

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Top foreign policy senator urges incoming Republicans to allow full vetting of Trump nominees

US President Joe Biden has five weeks left in office. Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20. AP

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