World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Rubio Arrives in India Ahead of Quad Talks as U.S. Tries to Reset Strained Ties
The secretary of state's four-day visit includes meetings with Prime Minister Modi and India's foreign minister amid efforts to repair diplomatic fallout from recent tariff disputes.
Army Cuts Helicopter Funding in FY27 Budget Request as Drone Warfare Reshapes Military Strategy
The service proposes reducing Apache funding from $361.7 million to roughly $1.5 million while launching a new allied drone procurement marketplace described as an 'Amazon for war.'
Military Families Demand DOJ Distribute Nearly $800M From French Cement Company Found Guilty of Bribing ISIS
Lafarge agreed to the settlement with the Justice Department in October 2022, but families say three and a half years later they have received no compensation.
U.S. and Mexico Pledge Ongoing Joint Security Efforts During DHS Secretary Mullin Visit
The meeting came amid recent tensions over CIA agent deaths at Mexico's border and U.S. indictments of 10 Mexican officials on drug trafficking charges.
Alberta Schedules October Referendum on Remaining in Canada or Pursuing Separation
The non-binding vote will ask Albertans whether the province should begin legal steps toward a future binding referendum on independence, amid intense pressure from separatist factions.
China Says US Should Stop 'Threats' Against Cuba After Ex-Leader Charged
Beijing and Moscow join Havana in condemning the indictment of Raúl Castro over 1996 plane downings that killed four people, as Washington escalates pressure on the island nation.
International Court of Justice Rules Workers' Right to Strike Protected by Key Labor Treaty
The advisory opinion, which carries significant weight though is not legally binding, could reshape labor standards and trade agreements worldwide.
Castro Charges Fuel Debate Over Military Action in Cuba
Charges against former Cuban leader come amid reports of Havana's expanding drone fleet and divisions within both parties over potential U.S. intervention.
US Military Jets and Drones Tracked Near Cuba as Tensions Continue
Flight-tracking data shows increased surveillance activity since early May, with P-8 Poseidon aircraft and MQ-4C Triton drones operating within 50 miles of the island.
Liberal U.S. Mayors Join European Counterparts in Pact of Free Cities to Defend Democracy
Ten mayors from cities including Boston, Chicago and Cincinnati participated in the Bratislava summit with counterparts from Budapest, Warsaw and Prague.