The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week.

Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv as Palestinians continue to return to Gaza City after the Israeli withdrawal.

Clashes have already taken place between the group and an armed clan in Gaza City.

An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.

Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.

Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.

The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.

The fighting is one of the most violent internal confrontations since Israeli troops withdrew from the area.