World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
King Charles III Will Not Live at Buckingham Palace After Costly Decade-Long Refurbishment
The monarch and Queen Camilla will remain at nearby Clarence House while the palace, undergoing a £369 million upgrade, expands public access.
China's Tibet Rebranding Campaign Stokes Cultural Erasure Concerns Among Western Analysts
Beijing has intensified efforts to replace 'Tibet' with 'Xizang' in international discourse while expanding Mandarin-only boarding schools for Tibetan children, according to policy analysts.
For South Korean Men, There's Only One Uniform That Matters
The controversy surrounding star footballer Son Heung-min's military exemption has reignited a long-running national debate over who deserves special treatment from mandatory service requirements.
Vice President Vance Hosts Republican Senators for Dinner Following Clash Over Iran War Powers Resolution
The dinner came hours after President Trump publicly confronted Sen. Bill Cassidy over his support for legislation requiring withdrawal of U.S. troops from the conflict with Iran.
Iran's Role in Lebanon Becomes Sticking Point in U.S.-Led Talks With Israel, Hezbollah
Trump administration faces conflicting signals as Secretary of State Rubio says Iran will join de-confliction mechanism while Israeli ambassador warns negotiations are 'headed toward a train wreck.'
What America Can Learn From Europe's Asylum Overhaul
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact, fully implemented in June 2026, includes accelerated border processing, expanded biometrics, and crisis management tools that some experts say could address the U.S.'s 3 million-case immigration court backlog.
Hungary Blocks Procedural Step in Ukraine's EU Membership Bid
Prime Minister Peter Magyar said fast-tracking Kiev's accession would be premature, complicating plans to open all six accession clusters by mid-July.
Von der Leyen Announces First Payment to Ukraine Under €90 Billion Loan
The initial €3.2 billion disbursement aims to cover Kyiv's budgetary gaps, with a second payment for drone production expected in coming days.
U.S. Congress Welcomes Taiwan Parliamentary Leader to Washington, Affirms Support for the Island
Han Kuo-yu met with over 30 House members including Pelosi and McCaul as Trump administration reviews $14 billion in arms sales to Taipei.
Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Northern Japan
No tsunami warning issued as government activates emergency response; no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.