World & Security — Archive
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Canada Wildfires Leave Train Encased in Flames as Smoke Drifts Toward US
The blazes have prompted air quality alerts across multiple states as smoke from the fires moves south of the border, officials say.
Cammack Warns China Has Deployed 'Digital Twins' of Every US Lawmaker
The Florida Republican framed AI manipulation as a cognitive warfare threat, saying adversaries want the US to restrict its own data science capabilities.
Germany to Cut Climate Fund by $34.2 Billion Through 2030 as Spending Consolidation Effort
The reduction targets subsidies for heat pumps and electric cars, restricting them to lower-income households only.
Imam Who Prayed Before Congress Faces Formal Rebuke After Celebrating Graham's Death
Rep. Beth Van Duyne plans to introduce a resolution Wednesday condemning Omar Suleiman's social media post wishing the late senator "an eternity in ruins."
Dramatic Video Shows Wildfire Engulf Freight Train in Canada
The incident, captured on video and shared widely online, highlights the growing intersection of extreme weather events and critical infrastructure vulnerability across North America.
Raising Military Stakes Risks Escalation in Iran
Analysts warn that increased U.S. military positioning in the Middle East could trigger unintended consequences with Tehran, as both nations weigh escalation pathways.
Four House Democrats Return From Cuba, Describe Island as 'Silent Gaza'
The delegation criticized Trump administration energy sanctions while praising aspects of the communist government's healthcare system.
DOJ Charges 3 Russians in Alleged $63M Cybercrime Scheme Targeting Americans
The three suspects allegedly operated St. Petersburg-based companies that provided infrastructure for ransomware, malware and phishing attacks against U.S. hospitals, banks and schools.
Andorra's Path to EU Association Agreement Stalls as Bulgaria Blocks San Marino Deal
The landlocked principality between France and Spain signed an association agreement with Brussels in 2024, but both countries' futures remain tied together amid parliamentary delays.
Andorra's EU Integration Efforts Stalled by Bulgaria's Objection to San Marino Deal
The microstate of 85,000 people has two heads of state—France's president and a Spanish bishop—but cannot clear its own path into the European Union despite being surrounded by member states.