World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Principal in Nepal Evacuates 900 Students Before Flooding Swept Away Their School
The flash floods, triggered by a glacial collapse in the Himalayas, have killed over 900 people across Nepal and China while destroying at least 69 schools.
Jeffries Voices 'Serious Concerns' With Senate-Passed Russian Sanctions Bill
The New York Democrat stopped short of outright opposition but warned the measure could effectively codify President Trump's tariff framework into law.
China's Xi Reemerges at Top of Anti-US Bloc
The Chinese leader's renewed positioning within a coalition of nations opposing US interests marks a significant shift in global diplomatic alignment, according to multiple international observers.
United Arab Emirates Says It Intercepted Iranian Drone Over Its Territorial Waters
The UAE called the incident a dangerous escalation and blatant violation of its sovereignty, as regional tensions rise following weekend U.S.-Iran exchanges.
Trump Administration Launches Texas Pilot Program To Protect Water Systems From Cyberattacks
Project Watershed 250 brings federal agencies, state authorities and private-sector tech companies together in a six-month effort aimed at hardening water infrastructure against foreign adversaries.
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Posts Video Mocking Palestinian Female Inmates' Complaints About Prison Conditions
The video, which has drawn criticism from human rights groups and Palestinian officials, appears to ridicule complaints filed by women held in Israeli detention facilities.
Spain's Sanchez Says Russia, Israel Spread Disinformation on Ceuta Crisis
The Spanish prime minister made the accusations amid heightened tensions over migration at the North African enclave.
Inside the Dangerous US Mission That Cleared Iran's Mines From Hormuz Shipping Lanes
CENTCOM commander describes months-long operation using Navy divers, SEALs and air power to clear international shipping lanes of Iranian sea mines.
Canada Installs Large Lake Ontario Sign in Latest Diplomatic Gesture Toward US
The installation of a prominent sign marking Canadian territory on the lake comes amid ongoing trade and border disputes between the two nations.
Islamic Charity Group Publishes — Then Removes — 9/11 Teaching Materials Blaming U.S. Support for Israel
CAIR's 'Back to School Resource Guide' included claims questioning who planned the attacks and citing American foreign policy as justification, sparking bipartisan criticism.