World & Security — Archive
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Three Killed as Russia Launches Fresh Aerial Attacks Across Ukraine
At least three dead and more than 10 injured in latest wave of strikes targeting Kyiv market and other cities, Ukrainian officials said.
China Invests in Western Classics Programs as Hollywood Debates Ancient Greek Narratives
Beijing hosted 600 scholars at its first World Conference on Classics in November 2024, while U.S. filmmakers face questions about how modern audiences receive stories of greatness.
Report Examines China's Global Export of Surveillance Technology
The Epoch Times reports on Beijing's growing role as a global exporter of surveillance technology packages that enable governments to monitor populations at scale.
Advocate Details Freed Marine Vet's Physical, Psychological Torment in Russian Prison as Five Americans Remain Held
Robert Gilman spent 1,666 days detained after being arrested in Voronezh while transiting to a teaching job in Moldova; advocate urges State Department designation for remaining detainees.
Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon Kill 11 People, Health Ministry Says
Deadliest attacks since fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect in late June; strikes draw criticism from Lebanese leadership while Israel says it was responding to militant action.
France's Top Court Blocks Under-15 Social Media Ban, Citing Constitutional Freedoms
The Constitutional Council ruled the legislation disproportionately infringes on freedom of expression, forcing Macron to rework the law before spring implementation.
Foreign-Born Lawrence, Massachusetts Mayor Arrested for Alleged COVID Relief Fraud
Mayor Brian DePena, born in the Dominican Republic and elected on an integrity platform, is accused of stealing $1.5 million in pandemic relief funds.
El-Sayed's Half Sister Posted Oct. 7 'Blessing' With 'Allahu Akbar,' One Year After Hamas Attack
Eman Abdelhadi, a University of Chicago professor, wore a keffiyeh in the Instagram video and made no mention of the approximately 1,200 people killed by Hamas.
U.S. Military Denies False Reports of Sailor Deaths Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln During Middle East Deployment
CENTCOM confirms the aircraft carrier's 260-plus day deployment continues with highest Navy reenlistment rate, after Iranian media outlets spread false claims of a deadly brawl.
Poland Says It Thwarted Russian Plot to Kill American Citizen in Warsaw
The operation marks the first confirmed attempt by Russia to target a U.S. citizen on NATO territory, officials said Thursday.