Pragmatism is ruling the day for now, but US allies in the region are nervous the new president could over-pressure regimes on need for reform, creating a wedge for Iran to exploit

In call with Egyptian counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken also stresses US concerns over potential Egyptian purchase of fighter jets from Russia

Survivors of clashes between pro-government forces and militias in the Tigray region describe horrific war scenes; hundreds dead in city of Axum; Eritrea denies involvement

Deal for naval anti-aircraft weapons comes as State Department says it's looking into alleged harassment of US-Egyptian activist's family

Former Trump official says policy introduced after Trump lost election faced pushback over free speech concerns, State Department did not have time to get ball rolling

Yoav Gallant had pledged to keep 'groups that act in contradiction to education system's goals' away from schools after B'Tselem said it will refer to Israel as 'apartheid state'

Yoav Gallant says those who 'call Israel false derogatory names' not allowed in educational institutions, after B'Tselem announces it will refer to Israel as 'apartheid state'

Islamic Republic executes man convicted of fatal stabbing in a brawl when he was just 16, fourth juvenile offender to be put to death in country this year

Beijing's alleged persecution of Muslim ethnic groups in Xinjiang has caused major rift with Western nations; analysts say over 1 million detained

Michelle Bachelet says she hopes America will rejoin the Human Rights Council, which Trump quit in part over its alleged anti-Israel bias