World & Security

Xi and Kim Express Hopes for Greater Ties Between China and North Korea in Rare Summit

The meeting marks Xi's first visit to Pyongyang in seven years as both leaders seek to deepen a traditional alliance facing separate confrontations with the U.S.

By Diane Park · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

Tropical Storm Boris Forms Off Mexico's Southern Pacific Coast, Brings Flooding Threat

Storm located 85 miles southeast of Acapulco with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph; heavy rain and mudslides expected through Monday night.

By Diane Park · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

Commentary: Ukrainians Can Remind the West What Freedom Tastes Like

Political strategists argue that declining public satisfaction with freedoms in Western democracies has weakened support for Ukraine's fight against Russia.

By Diane Park · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 4 min read
World & Security

European Leaders Stress 'Urgent Need' to Bolster Ukraine's Defenses Against Russian Ballistic Missiles

Leaders of the U.K., Ukraine, France and Germany met in London on Sunday to discuss scaling up interceptor production and anti-ballistic missile capabilities.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Palestinian Man With Israeli Citizenship Opens Fire in Central Israel, Killing 1 and Wounding 5

Israeli police killed the attacker; incident raises questions about security protocols involving Arab citizens amid heightened regional tensions.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 4 min read
World & Security

Health Workers at Center of Congo's Ebola Outbreak Labor With Little Pay or Rest

The Bundibugyo strain has killed 86 people across 488 confirmed cases while front-line responders say they have gone months without compensation.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 4 min read
World & Security

Russian Drone Strikes Nuclear Fuel Facility Near Chernobyl, Ukraine Says

The Shahed drone hit a reception area at the facility, causing significant damage but no radiation increase, according to Ukrainian officials and the IAEA.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 4 min read
World & Security

Missing Auburn Student Weston Higginbotham Found Dead in Japan

The 20-year-old was discovered by volunteer search-and-rescue teams in mountainous terrain outside Kyoto, weeks after he vanished during a family vacation.

By Diane Park · Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

Canada Bans Texas Cattle Over Flesh-Eating Screwworm Outbreak in US

The ban halts a trade relationship that saw 550,000 cattle imported from the United States last year as officials work to contain an infestation spreading through Central America.

By Diane Park · Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

North Carolina Valedictorian Goes Off-Script at Graduation to Address ICE, Palestine; Principal Intervenes

Leen Hijaz of Clayton High School spoke about international humanitarian crises before principal stopped her speech; she later received her diploma after school confirmed it would be awarded.

By Diane Park · Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 3 min read