World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Democrats Received $2.6 Million From Employees at Firms Newly Designated as Chinese Military Companies
The Pentagon's June 8 designation of Alibaba, Baidu and BYD has sparked scrutiny over political donations from employees at the companies.
Trump Administration Releases Full Text of US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
The agreement commits $300 billion toward Iranian reconstruction and includes provisions for sanctions relief, naval blockade removal, and nuclear material downblending.
Law Enforcement Uses Tear Gas After Hundreds Protest Police Shooting of Toddler in Mississippi
The 1-year-old boy, identified as Kohen, was killed and an adult was wounded when officers opened fire on a vehicle in a crowded Walmart parking lot Sunday.
Vance to Brief Press After U.S.-Iran MOU Signing
The preliminary agreement was signed remotely by Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian on Wednesday, with formal talks still planned for Switzerland.
Hegseth Says Iran Deal 'Born of Strength,' Pentagon Vows Readiness
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the agreement differs from JCPOA because it came after months of military action, with a 60-day window for Tehran to finalize terms.
US-Iran MOU Takes Immediate Effect After Both Sides Sign, Prime Minister Says
Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz and Lifts US Naval Blockade While Opening 60-Day Window for Nuclear Negotiations.
Moscow Hit by Largest Ukrainian Attack Since Start of Russia's Full-Scale War
Nearly 200 drones targeted the Russian capital region while almost 1,000 drones and four cruise missiles were intercepted across the country in a 24-hour period.
Pentagon Chief Announces Six-Month Review of US Forces in Europe, Pushes NATO Allies to Increase Defense Spending
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO counterparts the review will assess whether allies are moving toward leading their own continental defense.
Before SpaceX IPO, Investors in China Secretly Acquired Stakes Through US Middleman Firm
Records show at least a dozen investors with addresses in mainland China, Hong Kong or Russia acquired stakes through Tomales Bay Capital between 2018 and 2021.
EU Expansion Debate Intensifies Over Labor Market Concerns as Ukraine, Moldova Membership Talks Advance
Proponents argue freedom of movement is a core EU principle worth preserving; critics warn that admitting the two poorest candidate nations without transitional restrictions could reshape European labor markets.