World & Security — Archive
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Former Vice President Pence Calls for Continued Ukraine Aid as Investment in Freedom
Following a visit to Kyiv, Pence argues that supporting Ukraine serves U.S. national interests and urges Congress to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act.
US Envoys Meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine Talks
Direct diplomatic engagement between Washington and Moscow aims to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, marking a significant shift in US foreign policy posture.
US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Reports of Warship Targeting
The strikes mark a significant escalation in tensions, with Washington citing defensive necessity and Tehran condemning the action as an act of aggression against commercial vessels.
US Only Nation to Oppose UN Resolution Correcting Africa’s Size on World Maps
The 'Correct the Map' initiative passed 164-1, addressing the distortion of landmasses in traditional Mercator projections.
U.S. Issues Sanctions on Turkish Bank That It Calls a Critical Financial Lifeline for Iran
Treasury targets Golden Global Investment Bank, accusing it of converting Iranian oil revenues into cash and gold as part of Operation Economic Outcast.
Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case Following Failed Defense Petition to State Supreme Court
The defense had sought to petition the state's highest court before trial proceedings concluded, leading a judge to declare a mistrial after those efforts were unsuccessful.
Venezuela Deal Serves as Potential Template for US-Iran Energy Negotiations, Analysis Says
The approach of securing direct control over oil resources rather than seeking policy concessions could shape future American strategy toward Tehran.
Estonian Defence Minister Resigns Amid €70 Million EU-FUNDED Procurement Scandal for Ukraine
The resignation comes as Estonian authorities investigate potential irregularities in defence contracts funded by European Union money meant to support Kyiv.
Conservative Think Tank Warns of DSA Infiltration Into Labor Unions, Alleged CCP Ties
Independent Women points to Boeing 2024 strike and declining union membership as evidence of organized effort to gain influence in key industries.
Iran Calls Deaths at Wedding Celebration a War Crime as US Denies Targeting Civilians
The incident has escalated tensions between Washington and Tehran, with each side presenting conflicting accounts of the military strike that reportedly killed multiple civilians during a celebratory gathering.