The countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage", the US says.

In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which is largely symbolic.

Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.

Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.