The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran.
Pakistan closes its border with Iran while Jordan suspends flights but keeps land crossings with Israel operational.
China is the region's top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.
Rafael Grossi. head of nuclear watchdog, warns Israeli conflict with Iran 'threatens lives' and risks nuclear fallout.
Thai PM refuses to be 'bullied' as tension flares in a long-running dispute that turned deadly last month.
Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali face immediate risk as extreme hunger rises in 13 locations.
Ballistic missiles are long-range weapons designed to deliver conventional or nuclear warheads at great speeds.
Lawmaker's killing rattles the US state as Governor Tim Walz calls the attack 'politically motivated'.
As attacks between Israel and Iran persist, the global economy could face an adverse shock if tensions aren't contained.
Life sentence handed to Alaa Mousa highlights the 'brutality of Assad’s dictatorial, unjust regime'.