World & Security — Archive
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Houthis Seize Strategic Island in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Escalating Regional Tensions
The capture of Mayun Island and port city Mokha threatens Red Sea shipping lanes, pushing crude oil prices above $100 a barrel as Yemen faces renewed civil war risks.
Houthis Seize Key Island and Port, Threatening Red Sea Trade and Saudi Oil Exports
Control of Mayun Island and Mokha port places the Bab al-Mandab Strait under Houthi influence, as Saudi Arabia requests U.S. airstrikes.
9/11 Commission Report Details Danny Lewin’s Final Moments as First Victim
The Akamai co-founder and former Israeli special forces officer is identified as the first passenger killed during the hijacking of American Airlines Flight 11.
New Book Details Shift in Israel-Iran Conflict From Shadow War to Direct Strikes
Excerpt from 'In the War Room' reveals intelligence misjudgments led to Iran's April 2024 direct missile assault on Israel.
Prosecutor Joseph diGenova Resigns From DOJ Role Investigating Trump-Russia Probes
The departure marks a significant shift in the leadership of the special counsel investigation into the origins of the 2016 campaign scrutiny.
US Military Shifts Focus to Refueling Vessels in Anti-Drug Boat Strikes
After more than 60 lethal strikes and over 200 deaths, Pentagon officials describe a tactical adjustment to target floating refueling stations with reduced lethality.
Report: Netanyahu Received Explicit Warning Days Before Oct. 7, Did Not Brief Security Chiefs
Newly surfaced intelligence documents suggest the Prime Minister was alerted to imminent Hamas plans but withheld information from key military leaders.
US Intel Agencies Warn China Is Attempting to Steal Secrets From AI Models
Intelligence reports indicate Beijing is using new techniques to extract proprietary data from large language models, raising national security concerns.
Hegseth Removing Military's Senior Leaders Faster Than Any Recent Defense Secretary
The rapid turnover of top generals and admirals raises questions about stability in the Pentagon's leadership during a period of geopolitical tension.
US Response to UK West Bank Sanctions Remains Muted Amid Diplomatic Friction
Washington has refrained from public condemnation of London's new measures targeting Israeli settler violence, signaling a complex alignment on Middle East policy.