World & Security — Archive
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Federal Agencies Rescind Workplace Harassment Guidance as Critics Warn of Weaker Protections
The EEOC eliminated its 2024 harassment enforcement guidance in January while the Education Department's civil rights office has resolved zero sexual assault complaints since January 2025.
U.S. Renews Strikes on Iran, Citing Threats Posed to American Troops
Military says targets included missile-launch sites and boats attempting to set mines in southern Iran as tensions with Tehran persist.
Oil Prices Slide 5.5% on Hopes of US-Iran Peace Deal
Brent crude falls to $97.90 a barrel as negotiators report progress, though Iran says agreement is not imminent.
American Journalist Thomas Pauken II Charged With Acting as Unregistered Agent for China
The federal case alleges Pauken prepared confidential reports destined for President Xi Jinping and provided devices to someone seeking a Trump administration position.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Says She Will Run Again for Presidency, Return by Late 2026
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who has been in exile since December, announced her candidacy while meeting opposition leaders in Panama City.
Federal Prosecutors Say Iran-Linked Suspect Plotted Against Ivanka Trump Following Soleimani Strike
Mohammad Baqer Al-Saadi, arrested in Turkey and extradited to the U.S., allegedly possessed a map of the former first daughter's Florida property, according to court filings.
Deadliest Coal Mine Explosion in Years Kills 90 in China's Shanxi Province
Gas blast at high-risk Liushenyu mine leaves 9 unaccounted for and over 120 hospitalized as rescue efforts continue.
Rubio Meets Modi During India Visit With Energy High on Agenda
Secretary of state's four-day trip aims to position US as alternative energy supplier amid disruption from Iran conflict that has disrupted shipments through Strait of Hormuz.
Petraeus Says US in 'Difficult Position' With Iran as Standoff Continues
Former CIA director describes situation as "strategic cul-de-sac" with both sides dug in and ceasefire now indefinite.
Rubio Tries to Reassure NATO Allies over US Troop Deployments in Europe
The Secretary of State's comments follow a series of conflicting announcements about American troop levels on the continent, including new deployments to Poland and withdrawals from Germany.