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Thomas Watkins

Thomas Watkins

Washington Bureau Chief
Thomas Watkins is US bureau chief and foreign correspondent at The National. He has worked across America, Europe and South Asia and reported from 30 countries, primarily for Agence France-Presse as Pentagon correspondent and Af-Pak bureau chief. He joined The National in 2021 to help set up the Washington bureau and manage its 10-person team. Thomas holds degrees in psychology and journalism.
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Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is helped off the stage. AP
A dangerous moment for US after Trump assassination attempt

President Biden calls for unity in a country that has long been beset by political violence

NewsJuly 14, 2024
Iraq's ambassador to the US Nazar Al Khirullah, left, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein speak to reporters at the Iraqi embassy in Washington. Thomas Watkins / The National
Israeli invasion of Lebanon would be a 'disaster', Iraqi Foreign Minister says

Fuad Hussein says 'there are many questions' about the current US political situation

USJuly 12, 2024
President Joe Biden attends a press conference at the end of Nato's 75th anniversary summit in Washington. Reuters
'Time to end' Gaza war, Biden says

US President expresses cautious criticism about Israel's conduct in the conflict

USJuly 12, 2024
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on the sidelines of the Nato summit on Wednesday. AP
Starmer reaffirms UK support for Ukraine at meeting with Zelenskyy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomes UK Prime Minister's pledge to reset ties with Europe

USJuly 10, 2024
US President Joe Biden and Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrive at a working session at the Nato summit in Washington. EPA
Ukraine's path to Nato is 'irreversible', US and Europe say

Netherlands and Denmark transferring fighter jets to Ukrainian forces

USJuly 10, 2024
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria board a plane at Stansted Airport as they head to Washington to attend the Nato summit. PA
Keir Starmer takes centre stage in Washington as Nato assesses global threats

Intrigue builds ahead of visit by Britain's new Prime Minister

USJuly 10, 2024
Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte, left, will succeed Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. EPA
Arab states to play important role in Nato summit in Washington

The Nato alliance has long worked with Arab nations and sees regional support as key in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict

USJuly 08, 2024
The gold Donald Trump shoes are said to be a 'hot item' at Trump Town USA. Joshua Longmore / The National
The Maga-store where fans of the Don go to spend their dough

In rural Virginia, supporters of the Republican candidate are putting their money where their mouth is

USJune 28, 2024
President Joe Biden at Thursday's debate in Atlanta. CNN
A bruising night for Biden raises concerns about his presidential future

Questions swirl about the President's ability to stay in office following dismal debate performance

CommentJune 28, 2024
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, right, and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday. Getty / AFP
Hezbollah-Israel war would be catastrophic, US defence chief says

'Diplomacy is by far the best way to prevent more escalation,' Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says

USJune 25, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant during a press conference in October. Reuters
Israeli minister visits Washington as fears of Lebanon war rise

Yoav Gallant's trip comes as tensions soar between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the White House

USJune 23, 2024
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Masood Khan speaks to The National at the Pakistani embassy in Washington on June 13, 2024. Ahmed Issawy / The National
ExclusivePakistan needs more US military support to fight TTP, ambassador says

Pakistani Taliban have been emboldened since US departure from Afghanistan in 2021

USJune 19, 2024
First lady Jill Biden, left, Hunter Biden and his wife Melissa Biden leave court on Tuesday. Getty Images
'Law and order' party keeps quiet after Hunter Biden verdict

By raging against Trump conviction, Republicans have painted themselves into a rhetorical corner

OpinionJune 11, 2024
The US pier to bring maritime aid to Gaza, pictured on May 16, before it was damaged by storms. Central Command / AP
US military reinstalls pier to Gaza beach after storm repairs

Aid delivery operations to resume in the coming days, US military says

USJune 07, 2024
Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump prepares to speak to the press after he was convicted. AFP
Donald Trump is a convict. Voters will decide whether it matters

Election Day is the only decision of consequence for the former US president, and there's every chance his conviction will help him with his true believers

CommentMay 31, 2024
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