Thomas Watkins

Iran says it closed Strait of Hormuz after firing 'warning shot' that struck vessel sailing on unapproved route

Ambassador Michel Issa says Rome talks will build on agreement to establish 'pilot zones' in the south

US President appears confused at Nato summit in Turkey

Move expected to help unlock US investment and accelerate Damascus's economic recovery from civil war

Washington earlier revoked general licence allowing sale of Iranian oil

Every match has decisions that could or should have gone a different way. Love it or hate it, that is part of the game

July 4 celebrations across the US commemorate 1776 adoption of Declaration of Independence

Negative news from the US often skips over the good

Under the Constitution, most children born in the nation become American citizens

Scaly predictor named after France captain Kylian Mbappe is performing well above average with his selections

Iraq's World Cup dreams come to brutal end after 5-0 thrashing

Eight third-place teams to advance to knockout rounds – and Iraqis must win big in Toronto to progress

Israeli ambassador warns latest negotiations are heading towards 'train wreck'

US Secretary of State to travel to region as Washington talks of progress in Iran talks

After yielding to the Taliban and pushing for Ukraine to capitulate to Russia, US President is ready to give Iran all it wants