World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
ICC Condemns U.S. Sanctions on Senior Staff as Attack on Tribunal Independence
The International Criminal Court vows to continue pursuing justice after sanctions targeted its president and a senior prosecutor, marking an escalation in tensions between the court and Washington.
US Charges 17 Iranians Over Massive Cyber Theft Campaign
The indictment targets alleged members of an Iran-based hacking operation accused of stealing billions in intellectual property and data from companies worldwide.
ProPublica Launches Investigation Into U.S. Military Spending, Seeks Tips From Insiders
The nonprofit newsroom is examining Pentagon budgeting and contracting as Congress weighs a record $1.5 trillion defense proposal.
Fractured Opposition Battles Nigeria's Tinubu as Presidential Campaigns Begin
Multiple opposition candidates are competing for votes against the ruling All Progressives Congress, with economic concerns over fuel subsidies and currency instability dominating the political discourse.
USS Benfold Lost Power for Four Days in South China Sea, Navy Confirms
The engineering casualty involving the destroyer's generators left nearly 10,000-ton warship without galley services, toilets, air conditioning and potable water while operating with carrier strike group.
Senator Presses Hegseth, Caine for Commitment to Keep US Military Out of Midterm Elections
The exchange comes amid ongoing debate over the role of federal military forces in domestic election security and civil support operations.
Kushner's Middle East Trip Includes Meeting With Hamas Leader as Gaza Peace Plans Face Scrutiny
The senior Trump advisor's meeting with Khalil al-Hayya drew less attention than discussions of the original 15-point Gaza proposal, according to news reports.
San Diego Padres Catching Coordinator Oswaldo Pirela Detained By ICE In Texas
The detention of a Major League Baseball staff member highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement at sporting events and workplaces.
Israeli-American Woman Says She Was Asked to Leave Virginia Makeup Studio After Disclosing Her Background
Jessica Walton says the owner of Karimi Brows in Alexandria told her to leave after learning she was half-Israeli and demanded a refund of her appointment deposit.
Top Commander Warns US Military Bases Ill-Equipped to Counter Drone Swarms
Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard said detection and interoperability gaps leave domestic installations vulnerable as adversaries deploy cheap attack drones worldwide.