The six-day humanitarian truce in Ukraine's Kherson region has concluded as Russia declines an extension, prompting fears of renewed hostilities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv will halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if the US supplies critical Patriot interceptor missiles.

The statement did not provide an estimate for when the weapons could be delivered to Ukraine.

The US has reportedly warned Gulf allies to prepare for a swift, intense military campaign against Iran following the November midterm elections.

Former President Donald Trump ratcheted up his rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a rally, drawing sharp condemnation from Arab American allies.