World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Report Identifies Waste Heat as 'World's Largest Untapped Energy Source' for European Gas Independence
New analysis suggests industrial waste heat recovery could significantly reduce Europe's reliance on imported natural gas, though implementation faces technical and economic hurdles.
Jury Convicts Vermont Man of Attempted Murder in Shooting of 3 Palestinian Students
Jason Eaton rejected insanity defense after shooting left Hisham Awartani paralyzed; sentencing date not yet scheduled.
Clancy Defense Seeks Investigation Into Holdout Juror’s Background and Contacts
Attorney Kevin Reddington filed a motion requesting records, including surveillance video and phone logs, for juror Michael P. Desronvil, who blocked a verdict in the high-profile Massachusetts case.
Trump and Xi Expected to Meet This Week Amid Shared AI Safety Concerns
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a new notification mechanism for AI incidents impacting national security during talks with Vice Premier He Lifeng.
Carney and Macron Sign Strategic Pact in Space, Defense, and Energy
The agreement includes joint space infrastructure and LNG supply deals, marking a shift in Canadian foreign policy amid strained U.S. relations.
Houthis Strike Saudi Capital, Marking Dangerous New Phase in Iran Proxy War
Saudi air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired at Riyadh, the first direct strike on the capital since fighting reignited this summer.
Scholar Argues Genocide Accusations Against Israel Stem From Historical Misinterpretations
University of Florida historian Norman J.W. Goda traces the evolution of the charge from the 1948 founding of the state to post-October 7 rhetoric.
Largest Attack on Moscow Sees Ukraine Fire Hundreds of Drones, Mayor Says
Russian officials report unprecedented drone volume targeting the capital, marking a significant escalation in air defenses and regional impact.
Reuters Revisits Coverage of Israel's Pager Strike, Notes Omission of Hezbollah Details
Media watchdog AllSides highlights a discrepancy in Reuters' photo captions and text regarding the attribution of the explosion devices.
The European Conservative Shuts Down as Hungarian Government Nationalizes Assets
Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s administration re-nationalized Mathias Corvinus Collegium, leading to the closure of the prominent conservative publication.