The White House spokeswoman says President Trump is looking to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to a successful conclusion.
Statements of support have been exchanged in al-Sharaa's first phone call with Russian president since taking power.
Fragile ceasefire appears strained, with Hamas saying it will not bow down to threats from Israel and the US.
Senegal distances itself from colonial past, following trend sweeping across West and Central Africa since 2022.