World & Security — Archive
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Justice Department to Seek Death Penalty for Man Charged With Killing 2 Israeli Embassy Staffers
Elias Rodriguez faces federal hate crime and murder charges in killings of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside Washington Jewish museum.
Xi Raises Thucydides Trap at Trump Summit, Sparking Debate Over China-U.S. Power Dynamics
Chinese leader asked whether the two nations could avoid the historically predictive conflict framework as experts debate whether Beijing or Washington holds the strategic advantage.
China's AI Is Truly Artificial – and the US Must Fight Xi's Zero-Sum Tech Race and Stolen Advancements
A New York Post opinion piece argues that Chinese artificial intelligence progress relies heavily on theft and smuggling, urging Washington to confront Beijing's technology ambitions.
Global 'Nakba 78' Protests Draw Hundreds of Events Across 39 Countries as Groups With Combined $1B in Annual Funding Coordinate Actions
Organizers say protests target Israeli policies and support Palestinian rights, while critics characterize the movement as antisemitic and a threat to Western democracies.
UK Teen Dies After Police Handcuffed Victim Instead of Sikh Stabbing Suspect, Court Testimony Shows
Henry Nowak, 18, was stabbed with an eight-inch ceremonial blade in London; his attacker is on trial for murder as prosecutors present video evidence and reject self-defense claims.
Russia Strikes Across Ukraine Leave 7 Dead, Dozens Injured
Apartment building in Kyiv's Darnytsia district collapsed after overnight attack that included ballistic and cruise missiles; Ukrainian officials say strikes are largest since invasion began.
Immigrants Detained in Chicago Military-Style Raid Seek Millions in Damages Against DHS
Seventeen tenants filed administrative claims totaling approximately $85 million against federal agencies, alleging warrantless entries and physical injuries during the Sept. 30 operation.
Lebanon and Israel Hold Third Round of Direct Talks in Washington as Ceasefire Deadline Approaches
The negotiations, which exclude Hezbollah but carry the Trump administration's push for a broader peace deal, began hours after a Hezbollah drone wounded three civilians inside Israel.
Flotilla Heads for Gaza After Israel Intercepted Last Convoy, Detained Two Activists
Nearly 500 activists from 45 countries are taking part in the latest attempt to breach Israel's naval blockade of the enclave.
Retail Sales Growth Slowed in April as Iran War Fuels Higher Gas Prices
The 0.5% increase follows a revised 1.6% March gain, with gas prices now $1.35 higher than last year at $4.53 per gallon.