World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
India Condemns Remarks Shared by Trump Calling It a 'Hellhole'
Delhi summoned no officials but said comments from podcaster Michael Savage shared on Truth Social were 'uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.'
EU Approves $106 Billion Loan Package for Ukraine After Hungary Lifts Veto
The 90-billion-euro package comes after oil shipments resumed through the Druzhba pipeline, ending a months-long deadlock over EU aid.
Pentagon Says Navy Secretary Is Leaving, Latest Departure of Top Defense Leader
John Phelan's exit marks first service head departure during Trump's second term as leadership shakeups continue at the Pentagon
Pope Leo Calls for Better Prison Conditions During Equatorial Guinea Visit
The pontiff's visit to Bata prison drew attention to human rights concerns as Equatorial Guinea faces scrutiny over its role in US migrant deportations.
Michigan Democrats Nominate Candidate Who Praised Hezbollah After Ousting Jewish Regent
Amir Makled defeated incumbent Jordan Acker for the University of Michigan Board of Regents nomination after social media posts praising Hezbollah leaders surfaced.
War in Iran Isn't Ending—It's Becoming Something New
Diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran face uncertainty as both sides weigh military options amid ongoing tensions.
UK Parliament Passes Bill Banning Tobacco Sales to Anyone Born After 2008
The tobacco and vapes bill, which will become law next week with royal assent, aims to create a smoke-free generation by prohibiting sales to those born after January 1, 2009.
Iran Is Unraveling With No Realistic Prospects of Victory or Peace, Analysts Say
Observers warn that Tehran faces simultaneous pressure from international isolation, regional conflicts, and internal tensions with no clear resolution in sight.
Iran Warns of 'New Cards on the Battlefield' as Ceasefire Deadline Approaches
Parliament Speaker Qalibaf accuses Trump of violating ceasefire as U.S. intercepts Iranian cargo ship and VP Vance heads to Islamabad for negotiations.
Israel Restores Damaged Christian Statue in Lebanon, Punishes Soldiers Responsible
IDF removes two soldiers from combat duty and sentences them to 30 days detention after a lone soldier damaged a statue of Jesus in Debel.