World & Security — Archive
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Rubio Says Value of NATO Will Have to Be Reexamined After Iran Conflict Ends
Secretary of State echoes Trump criticism of European allies who blocked bases and overflight for U.S. military operations against Iran.
Iran Strikes Qatari Tanker While Acknowledging Direct Contact With US Envoy
The attack on the Aqua 1 tanker comes as Iran rejects a 15-point US ceasefire proposal and threatens to halt all oil exports if invasion occurs.
'Fossil-Fuel Imperialism': Trump's Hankering for Iranian Oil Runs Deep
President's weekend comments about seizing Iran's key export hub echo a decade-long refrain, drawing criticism from experts who cite concerns over international law.
Air Canada CEO to Retire After English-Only Condolence Video Controversy
Michael Rousseau will step down by the end of Q3, weeks after facing calls to resign for delivering a condolence message in English only following the LaGuardia airport crash that killed two pilots.
Iraq Says Foreign Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad, Rescue Operations Underway
One suspect arrested as security forces pursue kidnappers; U.S. point of contact identifies journalist as American citizen Shelly Kittleson.
Mexico Demands Answers After Fourth Migrant Dies at Adelanto ICE Facility This Year
52-year-old Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano is the 14th migrant to die in ICE custody this year as Mexico announces legal action against the private detention center.
Sanctioned Russian Tanker Docks in Cuba After U.S. Allows Passage
The 730,000-barrel shipment marks the first oil tanker arrival in three months, arriving as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages and island-wide blackouts.
All Eyes on Wall St. After 5 Weeks of Losses Spurred by Iran War
The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 have each fallen more than 7% since the start of hostilities in the Middle East, raising recession fears.
North Korea Tests Missile Engine It Says Can Reach US Mainland
The solid-fuel engine test marks a potential advancement in Pyongyang's weapons program, though experts question the claims
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis Travel to East Asia to Reassure US Allies
The bipartisan Senate delegation met with leaders in the region as part of an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties amid ongoing global uncertainty.