World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Europe's Record Heat Fuels Wildfires in Greece and France; UK Logs Driest July in Two Centuries
The blazes forced more than 224,000 evacuations in France alone as all of Wales and over half of England were officially declared in drought.
Jury Finds Salman Rushdie Attacker Guilty of Helping Hezbollah
Hadi Matar faces up to life in prison on federal terrorism counts tied to the August 2022 stabbing; sentencing is set for November 3.
Mamdani Not Called to Speak at NYC Funeral of Army Sergeant Killed in Iranian Attack: Report
Rampersad's family asked that the mayor not deliver remarks to avoid 'political distractions,' per a New York Post report; Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke instead.
U.S. Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent for Citizens of 50 Countries, Mostly in Africa
The program raises maximum bonds to $20,000 and removes a lower payment option as the Trump administration cites success in reducing visa overstays.
Massive Sargassum Blooms Continue Smothering Caribbean and Gulf Coastlines Amid Record Growth
Scientists report 27 million metric tons of seaweed recorded in July, with Mexico pledging $115 million to combat the environmental and economic threat.
U.S.-Backed Framework Proposes Hamas Disarmament and Israeli Withdrawal From Gaza
The roadmap would require Hamas to store weapons with a new Palestinian administration while international forces deploy to replace Israeli troops along the Yellow Line.
The Biggest Threat in America's Race With China Isn't Beijing — Tech Executive Warns
Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar argues domestic opposition to data centers and power infrastructure poses a greater risk to U.S. AI competitiveness than Chinese competition.
Cybersecurity Expert Cites Moderate Confidence That Iran Targeted Minnesota Water Facilities
Morgan Wright, founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases, said an alert had warned of potential Iranian cyberattacks four days before the incidents were reported.
Retired Vice Admiral Says Iran's Calculus Is Shifting as Regional Tensions Simmer
Vice Adm. Robert Harward, former deputy commander of Central Command, said internal and external pressures are reshaping Tehran's strategic calculations in an interview with Fox News.
Nearly 60,000 Migrants Cross From Morocco Into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta in a Two-Day Surge
Spain's prime minister deployed military forces and pledged maritime barriers after a Supreme Court ruling prevented immediate deportations of sea-crossing migrants.