Americas
Republicans to retain control of US House of Representatives: AP
Republicans under President-elect Trump gain control of both chambers of Congress, White House
Biden to meet with China's Xi in Peru this week: White House
'This will be 3rd in-person meeting between the two leaders since President Biden came into office,' says White House
Biden to become first sitting US President to visit Amazon rainforest
'Biden will visit the rainforest, engage with local leaders who are working to preserve and protect this critical ecosystem,' says National Security Advisor
Trump taps Marco Rubio for US Secretary of State post
President-elect says Rubio will be strong advocate of US, ‘true friend’ to allies. ‘fearless Warrior’ to adversaries
US says it secured 'further commitments' from Israel as Gaza aid situation deteriorates
'We want to see those commitments followed through on,' says National Security Advisor
John Thune elected US Senate majority leader
Thune will replace Mitch McConnell who will step down at year’s end