Mark Esper says he is in favor of efforts by France and other countries to get Iran to hold talks. US officials have said they are not seriously considering taking any military action like boarding the vessel as it would likely lead to an escalation that would increase tensions.

After High Court dismisses Blue and White party petition against legislation to allow for cameras to be installed in polling stations, PM asks, what does Blue and White have to hide?

US member of NATO forces killed in blast brings number of American troops killed in Afghanistan this year to 16.

The problem with the HBO series about the summer of 2014 is not its subject matter, but its agenda of moral equivalence about a conflict whose story demands context.

In letter to EU policy chief Federica Mogherini, Iranian FM Mohammad Zarif announces Tehran has lifted all limitations on its nuclear research and development activities, Iran's Students News Agency ISNA quotes Foreign Ministry spokesman as saying.