Washington retakes membership of body amid concerns China is filling the vacuum it left behind when it quit over alleged anti-Israel bias

Previous administration cited anti-Israel bias in leaving science and education organization; Russian, Palestinian and N. Korean envoys held up vote with hours of procedural delays

Avdullah Hoti, who opened embassy in Jerusalem, wants Israel to open a mission in Pristina; Foreign Ministry points to budgetary constraints

Timing, scale of deals lead to criticism from Democrats, ethics experts; Doha said concerned would face 'unfavorable treatment' if Trump returns to White House and it didn't invest

Former secretary of state details his tenure as Trump's top diplomat in 'Never Give an Inch,' including his first sit-down with North Korea's Kim Jong Un

After three-year legal battle, Democrat-controlled Ways and Means Committee to access records in final weeks before Republicans take control of House in January

Trump-era official David Schenker suggests agreement lacks mechanism to ensure funds Beirut acquires from subsequent gas exploration won't reach Hezbollah

Ex Trump aide and son-in-law hopes Biden administration puts more focus on expanding normalization deals, claims solving Israeli-Arab conflict will bring prosperity

Former Food and Drug Administration commissioner says he came under pressure to reapprove anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which Trump took himself, despite dangers

Former US president has cried foul over raid on Mar-a-Lago home, challenging validity, but Justice Department is refusing to give details, claiming ongoing probe would be damaged