World & Security — Archive
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Swedish Parliament Passes ‘Good Behavior’ Law Allowing Residency Revocation for Immigrants
The legislation targets extremist affiliates, those with unpaid debts, and workers in the informal economy amid Sweden's broader crackdown on immigration.
Higher Prices for Gas, Groceries and Flights Will Outlast Iran War, Analysts Say
Even with a tentative peace deal in place, economists expect consumer costs to remain elevated through 2026 as supply chains slowly recover.
Iran Executes Two More Protest Leaders Amid Surge in Political Executions
Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi hanged in Shahrud County after convictions for 'waging war against God'; at least 22 political prisoners executed over six weeks, rights group reports.
U.S.-Iran Deal a 'Strategic Defeat' for Israel, Middle East Expert Says
Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment warns growing tensions between Trump and Netanyahu are reshaping decades-old alliance at a critical juncture.
The Memo: Debate Rages Over Iran Deal That Remains Unseen
Administration officials and Democratic critics offer sharply different interpretations of an MOU whose text has not been publicly released.
Obama Says Any Iran Deal Likely Won't Differ Significantly from Original JCPOA
Former president offered skepticism before Trump's announcement of a preliminary 60-day ceasefire agreement with Tehran.
South African Jazz Icon Abdullah Ibrahim Dies in Germany at Age 91
The celebrated pianist and composer, who performed at Nelson Mandela's 1994 inauguration, passed away following a brief illness surrounded by family.
Vance Says US Hopes to Release Text of Iran Agreement This Week
The preliminary deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief tied to Iran's nuclear commitments and terror financing halt.
Israel Rules Out Withdrawing From Seized Land as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal Takes Shape
Defense Minister Katz says IDF will remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely, adding that areas will be cleared of residents and terrorist infrastructure destroyed.
New Zealand Seizes Diplomatic Opportunity at World Cup as Iran Competes Under Travel Restrictions
The All Whites' first World Cup appearance since 2010 comes as Iran faces severe U.S. travel limitations due to the absence of formal diplomatic relations since 1980.