World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Soldiers Guard Milan as Thousands Protest Across Europe
Authorities deployed 500 additional troops and boarded up luxury shops in Milan to prevent a repeat of last week's looting, while unrest spread to Rome, Tirana, Madrid, and Lisbon.
More Than 400,000 Protest Across France, Challenging Macron as Paris Clashes Erupt
Interior Ministry reports 410,000 turnout nationwide amid rising inflation and education funding demands, with nearly 1,000 arrests recorded.
Ukraine's Starlink Satellite Speeds Restored After Week of Front-Line Disruption
President Zelenskyy confirms restoration of Starshield links vital for drone operations following U.S. diplomatic efforts and localized ceasefires.
Prospective 2028 Candidates Gather for Inaugural New Mexico 'Matanza' Rally
Hosted by Sen. Ben Ray Luján, the event introduces New Mexico as the fourth early nominating state, featuring over 1,500 attendees and several potential presidential contenders.
Kim Jong Un Visits China to Inaugurate New Yalu River Bridge, Seeks Expanded Trade Ties
The visit marks Kim's sixth trip to China since 2011 and coincides with the upcoming anniversary of Chinese intervention in the Korean War.
Intelligence Memo Warns Iran Has Substantially Increased Efforts to Target Americans Abroad
The unclassified memo sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio states that lethal plotting has reached advanced stages in the Middle East and other countries.
Defense Seeks 2029 Trial Date in Charlie Kirk Killing; Prosecutors Propose 2028
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson cite complex evidence review and death penalty protocols, while Kirk's family calls the delay absurd.
Cygnal Poll: 85% Back Israel’s Self-Defense Right, but Support for Its Existence Dips Among Young Democrats
National survey shows 95% support general self-defense principles, yet only 53% of Democrats support Israel’s continued existence as an independent state.
U.S. and Israel Prepare for Possible Iran Strike Post-Elections; Tesla and SpaceX Explore Merger
Potential military action is scheduled after U.S. midterms and Israeli elections, while Musk's companies consider combining for a $3.7 trillion market cap.
Russia Releases American Prisoner Stephen Hubbard; Envoy Witkoff Praises Putin
The 74-year-old former teacher was freed without a prisoner swap, while U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss restoring bilateral relations.