Thomas Watkins

Efforts remain focused on preventing the return of Islamic extremists who might further breach religious freedom

US already spends more on its military than the next nine countries combined

Meeting comes as the Trump administration reiterates its desire to take over the world's largest island

One ship seized in Atlantic had carried fuel for Hezbollah-linked company and evaded interception after US Coast Guard tried to board in Venezuela

Dressed in beige jumpsuit, Venezuelan leader was flown over New York by helicopter

Trump turns to the Pentagon to realise his geopolitical vision

President Nicolas Maduro 'cosied up' to Iran, Hezbollah and drug gangs, and 'rejected numerous chances to live in exile'

Can the big events of the next 12 months (well, two of them) unite a polarised nation?

Despite apparent bonhomie, behind-the-scenes friction may well persist into 2026

Attack was carried out in co-ordination with Nigerian authorities, US military's Africa Command says

Some observers point out irony of using an immigrant from the North Pole to promote deportations

Warships will carry nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missiles

Congress named the performing arts centre as a living memorial to John F Kennedy in 1964, the year after he was assassinated

Several countries will contribute to international peacekeeping force, US Secretary of State says

Not all Republicans happy with President Trump's unfettered embrace of Syria's new leader