World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
North Korea's Constitutional Changes Formalize Kim's Nuclear Authority, Raise Alarm in Seoul
The March amendments codify sole nuclear weapons authority under Kim Jong Un with no checks from other government bodies, according to analysts tracking the changes.
Paxton Warns Big 12 of Potential Legal Action Over Any Texas Tech Sorsby Sanctions
Texas attorney general sent letter to conference commissioner arguing that punishing Texas Tech for playing the reinstated quarterback would violate antitrust laws.
FISA Spy Powers Expire as Iran Considers US Peace Terms; Trump Nominates New Intelligence Director
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lapsed Friday after House Republicans left for recess without extending the authority, while the administration pushes ahead with an Iran nuclear framework.
Analysis: Putin's Ukraine War Deepens Russia's Economic Dependence on China
Western sanctions and battlefield struggles have shifted the Russia-China dynamic from partnership toward dependency, with Moscow increasingly negotiating from weakness.
Britain's Defense Secretary Resigns, Warning Military Lacks Resources for Rising Threats
John Healey's resignation letter accused Treasury of being unwilling to commit resources needed as NATO summit approaches and pressure mounts from Trump on European allies.
International Skating Union Reelects President Jae Youl Kim Unopposed to Second Term
The US-educated Samsung executive, who also secured a seat on the IOC's executive board, credited the Milan Cortina Olympics as a major success for the sport.
UK Minister Condemns Anti-Immigration Violence in Northern Ireland as Racist Thuggery
Police deployed water cannon and plastic bullets for a second consecutive night as unrest spread across the region.
U.K. Defense Secretary Healey Resigns Over Military Spending Dispute With Treasury
Healey says the government's defense investment plan falls short of what is required as the U.K. faces rising threats from Russia, Ukraine conflict and Iran tensions.
UK Makerfield By-Election Focus Group Reveals Deep Voter Disillusionment With Political Establishment
A special focus group in the former mining constituency found voters angry about cost of living and immigration, with Reform UK challenging Labour for a seat that could decide Britain's next prime minister.
Former Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain Faces Backlash Over Defense of Maine Senate Candidate's Nazi-Linked Tattoo
Ron Klain, who was removed from the Holocaust Memorial Council by President Trump in 2025, defended Graham Platner's tattoo as a memorial for fallen comrades rather than a Nazi symbol.