World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Islamic Charity Group Publishes — Then Removes — 9/11 Teaching Materials Blaming U.S. Support for Israel
CAIR's 'Back to School Resource Guide' included claims questioning who planned the attacks and citing American foreign policy as justification, sparking bipartisan criticism.
US Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers in First Attack Since Late July
U.S. forces targeted IRGC positions on Larak Island after observing preparations to launch rockets with sea mines, marking a significant escalation.
U.S. Plans to Sanction Another Bank This Week as It Intensifies Iran Economic Pressure, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary will raise the issue at G20 meetings in Asheville while U.S. forces conduct first military action in a month against Iranian targets.
ICE Deports Afghans and Others to Africa, Expanding Third-Country Deportations
The Trump administration has resumed flights deporting Afghan nationals and other migrants to countries in Africa, a practice that bypasses traditional repatriation channels.
China Delays Chang'e 7 Moon Mission to 2027, Reshaping Timeline for Lunar Competition With US
The postponement gives NASA's Artemis program additional breathing room in the international race to establish a sustained lunar presence.
Iceland Voters Reject Restarting EU Membership Negotiations
The 52.8% to 47.2% vote against resuming talks marks a setback for Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, who had campaigned in favor of joining the bloc.
Six Months in, Iran's Leaders Defy U.S. and Signal No Tolerance for Dissent
Supreme leader appoints hard-line generals amid escalating threats to close the Strait of Hormuz as economic pressure mounts.
Russian Strike Near Kyiv Kills 37, in One of the Year's Deadliest Attacks
The attack struck a warehouse near Myla village while also damaging a care home where most victims were residents; Ukraine has opened criminal proceedings into storage of explosives near civilians.
Pennsylvania Dem Candidate Defends Hasan Piker After Party Figures Condemn Streamer
Chris Rabb used profanity on social media to push back against Democrats condemning Piker's comments about Jewish Americans, as party leaders distance themselves.
Canada Recruits Dozens of Top US Researchers as Academic Talent Drain Continues
Canadian universities have attracted American academics amid shifting research funding landscapes and political climate concerns, according to reports.