World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Putin Rejects Zelenskyy Meeting Proposal, Says Western Sanctions Undermine Global Economy
Russian leader addresses St. Petersburg Economic Forum as Ukraine pushes for ceasefire and direct negotiations enter their fifth year.
Analysis: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Closure Creates Diplomatic Leverage Against U.S., Israel
Geopolitical experts say Tehran has shifted negotiations from nuclear disarmament to reopening critical global shipping lane.
Debate Intensifies Over U.S. Dependence on Chinese Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals
The strategic control of supply chains for materials essential to semiconductors, EVs, and defense systems has become a flashpoint in Washington.
Rubio Sanctions Cuban Groups With Ties to US Nonprofit Network Funded by Communist Donor Neville Roy Singham
The State Department designated ICAP and four other entities under Trump's Cuba executive order, targeting a network federal investigators say includes 145 groups with collective revenues of about $1 billion.
Zelensky Asks Putin for Face-to-Face Meeting, Citing US Focus on Iran
Ukrainian president proposes prisoner exchange as 'prologue to ending the war' in letter addressed directly to Russian leader.
North Korea Unveils New Facility to Produce Fuel for Nuclear Weapons
Leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to expand nuclear forces at an exponential rate, showcasing what experts assess as a uranium enrichment facility.
Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Fragile Ceasefire, Create Security Zones
The agreement calls for Lebanese army control of areas south of the Litani River from which Hezbollah militants must evacuate.
Poland and Lithuania Explore Playing Bigger Role in NATO Nuclear Deterrence
Discussions are in early stages as European allies seek reassurance following U.S. signals about reducing conventional defense involvement on the continent.
Pentagon Removes 180 Faiths from Military's Recognized Religions List
The reduction from over 200 faith codes to 31 is intended to streamline chaplain support, though advocacy groups warn minority faiths may face barriers to religious accommodation.
Iranian Strikes Set Kuwait's Largest Airport Ablaze Amid Fragile Ceasefire With the U.S.
One person was killed and dozens injured as Iran expanded its attacks to include Bahrain and the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, while the House approved a war powers resolution rebuking President Trump's handling of the conflict.