Thomas Watkins

Attack is first of its kind since Pentagon announced it was sending 4,000 personnel to patrol seas in Latin America

Pupils return to school under the shadow of gun violence

Things could quickly sour - anyone invested in the markets this year knows how fast they can flash from green to red

Move comes amid Pentagon push to restore 'warrior ethos' and end 'wokeness'

President returns to attack on Fed after 'stubborn' decision to hold interest rates

Washington shakes its fist as Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other countries move towards recognising Palestinian statehood

Russia, China and France among those favouring measured approach

US President says India has world's most 'obnoxious' trade barriers

Syria has been gripped by violent clashes in Sweida in the south of the country

Country and region at 'pivotal moment' as violence grows

US President's handling of developments in notorious case seen as betrayal by Maga movement

Morgan Ortagus, who formerly oversaw Lebanon file, joins US mission at world body as a top adviser

His family says mob surrounded him for over three hours and blocked paramedics

Defence Secretary signs memo as Metallica song plays in background

Job cuts aimed at 'results-driven diplomacy', official says