World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Bessent Partly Blames Ukraine for Energy Shock Pushing up Prices
Treasury secretary appeared on Fox & Friends as the Iran war and Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine contribute to global energy volatility.
Centcom Launches New Strikes Against Iran; Tehran Targets U.S. Persian Gulf Allies as Escalation Continues
President Trump says on Truth Social the strikes are not intended to force Iran to the negotiating table, marking a shift in messaging from earlier escalation rhetoric.
Inside the Iranian Clampdown
Reports emerge detailing intensified government restrictions on civil society and dissent as international observers call for greater transparency.
Haley Tells Vance to 'Choose a Side': Israel or Tucker Carlson
Former South Carolina governor criticizes vice president's stance on Israel, saying he cannot appeal to both factions of the Republican Party.
Zelensky Warns Airlines Russia's Sky 'Completely Unsafe' as Attacks Escalate
Ukrainian president says Moscow has shifted defense tactics to strikes launched from Ukrainian airspace, prompting aviation safety concerns.
China Dissents as Bessent Says 19 Finance Ministers Agree to Address Cheap Exports
The agreement at the Asheville G20 summit marks a rare consensus on trade imbalances, though China's objection highlights ongoing tensions over Beijing's economic policies.
How a Small Canadian Island Appeared, Vanished, and Was Found Again
The island in Shoal Lake, which straddles the Manitoba-Ontario border, resurfaced after being submerged for decades, raising questions about sovereignty and navigation.
Europe Blasts Russian Finance Minister's Attendance at Asheville G20 Summit
European financial officials say allowing Russia's Anton Siluanov to attend the economic summit risks normalizing ties with Moscow amid its ongoing full-scale war.
Judge Who Threw Out 9/11 Mastermind's Confession Previously Wrote About Military Extremism, Conservative Tendencies
Lt. Col. Michael Schrama set the suspected plotter's trial for June 2028, nearly two decades after the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.
Caine Tells Slotkin There Are No Plans to Send Military to Polls in November
Joint Chiefs chair responded in writing to Michigan senator's inquiry about potential federal military deployment during midterm elections.