World & Security — Archive
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Southern Lebanese Residents Express Skepticism of Israel-Lebanon Agreement as Violence Continues
The June 26 trilateral agreement requires Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah before Israeli forces withdraw from the six-mile occupation zone along their shared border, but critics say no withdrawal timeline has been set.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy Fires His Army Chief After Protests and Names a Replacement
The dismissal of Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi follows days of nationwide demonstrations demanding military modernization and the reinstatement of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Raskin Says Epstein Emails Show Possible Foreign Lobbying Violations Under FARA
The Maryland Democrat sent a letter to Trump administration officials citing emails to world leaders he says required foreign agent registration.
Hegseth, Caine Testify on Iran Supplemental Funding Amid Escalation
The hearing comes days after an escalation in U.S.-Iran hostilities resulted in the deaths of three American service members.
Iran War Hurting U.S. Allies in Region, Former Jordanian Foreign Minister Says
Jordan's sole maritime outlet through Aqaba faces disruption as both Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab straits become flashpoints, former minister Marwan Muasher told PBS.
Tech Innovator and Old Guard General Become Focus of Ukraine's Political Crisis
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, credited with modernizing Ukraine's drone program, was dismissed amid protests over what critics called a victory for traditional military leadership.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Ouster Sparks Protests as Military Modernizers Clash With Traditional Command
The dismissal of 35-year-old drone innovator Mykhailo Fedorov has ignited nationwide demonstrations and raised questions about Ukraine's military direction.
Is Mojtaba Khamenei Still in Iran? Supreme Leader's Whereabouts Unclear as Speculation Grows
The 56-year-old Iranian supreme leader may have fled the country, with some analysts suggesting Russia as a potential destination.
Pentagon Faces Scrutiny Over Unreported Service Member Injuries From Iran Strikes in Jordan
A New York Times investigation found dozens of injuries to U.S. personnel went undisclosed after a wave of Iranian attacks that killed two Americans near the Syrian border.
Ukraine Fires 400 Drones Toward Moscow as Zelenskyy Addresses Domestic Political Crisis
The massive drone barrage follows a Russian ballistic missile assault on Kyiv and comes amid protests over Ukraine's military leadership shuffle.