World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Iran Plots to Deal Midterm Blow by Keeping U.S. Entangled
Intelligence assessments suggest Tehran may seek to extend American military commitments abroad as a strategy to influence November election outcomes.
Week in Politics: Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General; Iran-Oman Strait Deal Stalls
The Senate confirmation comes amid ongoing tensions over maritime routes, while negotiations on the strategic waterway face unexpected obstacles.
Minnesota GOP Divided Over Mike Lindell's Potential Gubernatorial Nomination
The MyPillow CEO's potential candidacy has split state Republican leaders, with some welcoming his Trump-aligned brand and others warning it could cost the party in November.
Video Shows US Military Tracking What Appears to Be Mysterious Object Flying Over Middle East in 2025
Pentagon releases fifth tranche of declassified UAP materials including footage from an electro-optical sensor aboard a military platform.
Country Craze Spreads From Texas to Japan as Genre Dominates Charts
For the first time ever, country songs claimed all five top spots on the Billboard Hot 100 in a single week.
Declassified FBI Memos Show Oddly Spelled Code Name in Trump-Russia Probe
Former acting Attorney General Jeff Clark alleges the misspelling of 'Oxferd Comma' was designed to hide records from Freedom of Information Act requests.
South Korea Space Agency Shares Moon Images After SpaceX Rocket Debris Crash
The release from South Korea's two-year-old agency renews international scrutiny of how commercial rocket stages are disposed beyond Earth orbit.
Queer-Friendly Michigan Bar Apologizes After Unknowingly Hosting Event for Pro-Israel Candidate
Pux Cider Taphouse says it wasn't told Rep. Haley Stevens would attend a 'private women's Dem event' and will donate proceeds to the Grand Rapids Pride Center.
Record-Low Danube Levels Push Eastern European Countries Toward Energy Emergency
Budapest's river gauge fell to about 10 centimeters Monday, below the previous record of 33 centimeters set in 2018.
U.S. Companies Work to Cut Reliance on China for Critical Minerals Used in Weapons
Phoenix Tailings received a $500 million Pentagon loan as defense contractors face a Jan. 1, 2027 deadline to stop sourcing tungsten from China.