US secretary of state launches harsh public rebuke of Netanyahu over settlements
Shinzo Abe’s visit to Pearl Harbor with Barack Obama comes at time of Asia uncertainty
Social media barrage aimed at political base falls far short of spending plans
Egypt withdraws critical resolution after pressure from Benjamin Netanyahu
New sanctions risk becoming flashpoint between Europe and incoming US government
Security Council backs move to prevent ‘mass atrocities’ by Syrian government forces
Incident in South China Sea is latest escalation in tensions between the countries
Incident in South China Sea comes days after Trump challenges status quo on Taiwan
The Assad regime’s brutal victory in Syria’s biggest city marks a turning point in the conflict
President’s legacy will partly depend on whether charge of passivity sticks
Move will put pressure on UK to follow suit amid concerns about rising civilian casualties
Hiring of experienced ExxonMobil chief shows desire to smooth tensions with Russia
First sign of open discord between congressional Republican leadership and Trump
Palestinian anger as Conway confirms promises made during election campaign
Former officials see risk in president-elect’s battle with intelligence agency
Rex Tillerson’s ties to Putin magnify concerns over new Russia policy
CIA says Moscow’s efforts specifically intended to hurt Clinton’s election prospects
Intelligence review of alleged foreign interference to consider some kind of response
Concerns surround the politicisation of the military — and the militarisation of policy
Terry Branstad’s ties to Xi a counterpoint to president-elect’s inflammatory rhetoric
Following surprise phone call, officials ask whether president-elect is looking to increase leverage
President-elect’s undiplomatic outburst threatens to upend US relations with China
State media point to inexperience and ignorance of Sino-US relations
First US-Taiwanese presidential contact since diplomatic relations were cut in 1979
