World & Security — Archive
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Cuba Warns U.S. Military Action Would Cause 'Bloodbath' After Drone Report
The warning comes after classified intelligence cited by Axios indicated Havana acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed plans to attack U.S. targets.
Israel Says It Will Sue New York Times Over Essay on Alleged Sexual Abuse of Palestinian Prisoners
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Sa'ar have instructed officials to pursue defamation litigation following publication of Nicholas Kristof's essay.
NY Times Opinion Column by Kristof Sparks Debate Over Verification Standards in Israel Coverage
The piece alleged Israeli officials trained dogs to rape Palestinian prisoners; the newspaper's news side has not confirmed or reported the claims.
Greene Predicts Political Revolution in America if US Troops Sent to Iran
The Georgia Republican, who previously questioned Trump's mental state over the Iran conflict, warns of an unstoppable coalition against foreign intervention.
Drone Strikes UAE Nuclear Plant as US and Iran Signal They Are Prepared to Resume War
The attack on the Emirates' only nuclear facility has raised alarm over potential broader conflict, with both Washington and Tehran indicating willingness to engage militarily.
Former Defense Secretary Gates Warns of Potential Cuban Migration Crisis to U.S.
Gates cited a potential repeat of the 1980 Mariel Boatlift as the biggest risk amid Cuba's fuel shortage and escalating diplomatic pressure from the Trump administration.
FBI Offers $200K Reward to Find Former Air Force Analyst Charged With Spying for Iran
Monica Witt, a former counterintelligence agent who defected to Tehran in 2013, remains at large after being indicted on espionage charges five years ago.
Former Israeli Premier Bennett Launches Campaign to Remove Netanyahu From Office
The effort comes as Netanyahu faces ongoing scrutiny over his handling of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks and multiple corruption cases.
Bennett and Lapid Announce 'Together' Party Alliance to Challenge Netanyahu in Israel
The two former prime ministers, who briefly ended Netanyahu's 12-year rule in 2021, are reuniting under Bennett's leadership to mount a new electoral challenge.
I Left America Mocking Tipping Culture. Europe Changed My Mind Fast.
A traveler recounts how dining experiences in Ireland shifted their view on why American tipping practices, despite frustrations, may serve an economic purpose.