France is considering a troop drawdown from Mali

Blames previous releases for mounting violence

Rouhani said Iran will return to the JCPOA if the US returns to its commitments

Move seen as a message to the Biden administration

Antony Blinken said he believes Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and that the US embassy will stay there

Trump left the Biden administration 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, deal calls for full US pull-out by Spring 2021

Ely Ratner works for the Center for a New American Security, a hawkish think tank funded by the weapons industry

Antony Blinken said Trump was right to take a hardline approach on China

Anthony Blinken said Trump was right to take a 'tougher approach' on China

Nuclear chief reiterates Iran's willingness to reverse changes

Secretary of State nominee said Biden administration will consult with Israel before returning to JCPOA

DM claims major advances against the Taliban

Designation came into effect on Tuesday, Trump administration says there are exemptions but they are not enough to prevent starvation

US brought down troop numbers to 2,500 this month

Completion of troop withdrawal was announced on Sunday, US airstrikes on Somalia were launched on Monday and Tuesday