World & Security — Archive
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King Charles, Camilla Brought Gifts to the White House. Here's What They Got in Return.
President Trump presented King Charles with a 1785 letter from John Adams while Queen Camilla exchanged gifts with Melania Trump during the royal state visit.
U.S.-Iran Conflict Reaches Two-Month Mark With No Resolution in Sight
President Trump remains in standoff with Tehran as energy markets face what experts describe as potentially irreversible disruption.
UK Ambassador Tells Students America's Only 'Special Relationship' Is With Israel
Christian Turner, appointed by PM Starmer in February, made the remark during King Charles III's state visit to Washington, drawing contrast with Trump's public praise of US-UK ties.
U.S. Appears Cool on Iran Proposal to End War and Reopen Hormuz Without Nuclear Deal
Iran's offer would lift the Strait of Hormuz blockade while deferring nuclear talks, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the nuclear question is 'the reason why we're in this.'
McConnell Criticizes Pentagon for Delaying $400M in Ukraine Military Aid
The former Senate Republican leader and current appropriations subcommittee chair says the Defense Department's policy shop is blocking congressionally authorized funding.
Trump's Embrace of King Charles Comes at a Fraught Time for U.S.-UK Relations
The British monarch's state visit coincides with disputes over the Iran war, Chagos Islands sovereignty, and digital services taxes that have strained ties between Washington and London.
King Charles Tells Congress UK and US Always Find Ways to Come Together
The monarch's address marks the first by a British sovereign since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991, calling for reconciliation and renewal amid current tensions over Iran policy.
Georgia Gubernatorial Candidates Clash in Debates as Early Voting Starts
The Peach State primaries are May 19, with both Republican and Democratic fields vying to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp.
US Embassy Issues Security Alert for Reynosa, Mexico, Citing Violent Criminal Activity
The advisory orders government employees to avoid the border city while State Department maintains do-not-travel warning for Tamaulipas state.
Mali Defense Minister Killed in Coordinated Jihadi-Rebel Attack That Seized Towns, Military Bases
The assault on Bamako and multiple cities marks one of the largest coordinated attacks on Mali's military in years, with separatists and al-Qaida-linked militants joining forces for the first time.