US federal agents have detained the niece and grand-niece of the late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status, according to the State Department.
The United States has advised its citizens worldwide, particularly in the Middle East, to remain vigilant and exercise increased caution.
Australia will recongnise Palestine as an independent state at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting next month, Reuters reports.
