World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
U.S. Sanctions Five Cuban Entities, Castro Family Member in Latest Pressure Campaign
The designations target GAESA-linked financial institutions and entities exploiting the island's mineral reserves under President Trump's May executive order.
Germany and France Finalize Framework for Joint State Takeover of KNDS
The Amsterdam-based company is Europe's largest tank manufacturer, with both governments set to hold equal ownership stakes.
The Memo: Iran Peace Train Stays on Tracks but Faces Steep Climb
Vice President Vance describes initial Swiss talks as positive, though a 14-point memorandum of understanding has drawn fire from both sides ahead of a 60-day deadline.
Netanyahu Says Israel Has 'No Restrictions' on Military Action Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli prime minister's statement comes as U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement shows signs of strain after renewed fighting.
Haaretz Publishes Opinion Piece on Jewish Terrorism in West Bank, Calls for Stronger Government Response
The left-leaning Israeli newspaper argues that daily terrorism managed and supported by the Israeli government can no longer be tolerated.
Investment in Defense Tech Is Soaring as Pentagon Encourages Venture Capitalists to Participate
The trend marks a significant shift from a sector that venture capital firms historically avoided due to ethical and commercial concerns.
JD Vance Has Become the Face of the Iran Peace Deal — Does That Help or Hurt Him in 2028?
The Vice President has shifted from his earlier skepticism toward military intervention to leading the administration's public push for a diplomatic agreement with Tehran.
Vance Reports Solid Progress in First Day of Iran Talks in Switzerland
Vice president says negotiators 'made a lot of good progress' on first day, though duration and timeline for further discussions remain unclear.
U.S. Intelligence Located Video Showing Coronavirus Research in China as Fauci Denied Lab Connection
The footage, flagged by intelligence officials in 2021, reportedly depicted a government-funded scientist discussing spike protein manipulation at the Wuhan facility.
Starmer Announces Resignation as Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader
The embattled PM accepted his parliamentary party's verdict that he is not best positioned to lead Labour into the next general election, speaking with King Charles on Monday morning.