World & Security — Archive
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Zelensky Says Drone Strikes on Yandex Data Centers Reduced Online Bot Activity
Ukrainian President claims outages at three Russian facilities led to a visible decrease in automated disinformation traffic, though experts note limitations in the data.
Catholic Military Bishops Urge Excuse from Firing Squad for Nidal Hasan Execution
Archbishop Timothy Broglio states that Catholics assigned to the execution detail must request excusal, citing Church teaching against capital punishment and concerns over moral injury.
Iran Calls U.S. Proposal to End War Insufficient as Netanyahu Corruption Trial Resumes
Tehran warns of attacks on regional data centers while former Israeli attorney general testifies against Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of October elections.
Anti-Israel Activists Explicitly Call for One State Named 'Palestine,' Rejecting Two-State Solution
Leaders from groups like the U.S. Palestinian Community Network and CodePink argue Israel should cease to exist as a Jewish nation-state in favor of a single secular entity.
New Book 'Israel’s Lobby' Faces Criticism Over Claims of Foreign Control in U.S. Policy
Critics argue the book conflates influence with control, citing data showing pro-Israel lobbying spends significantly less than pharmaceutical and energy sectors.
Plague Mystery at Russian Lab Revives Concerns Over Soviet-Era Bioweapons Program
The unexplained death of a researcher in Irkutsk has prompted US officials to renew calls for Moscow to clarify the status of its offensive biological weapons capabilities.
Pentagon Awards $350 Million in No-Bid Contracts to Firm Tied to Senior Official
Alvarez & Marsal Federal received $281 million in a sole-source deal while its former partner George K. Kollitides II leads the Pentagon office receiving the services.
US Unveils Sweeping Sanctions on ICC in Move Court Condemns as Assault on Rule of Law
The Trump administration has sanctioned the International Criminal Court as an institution, aiming to dismantle what it calls a 'rogue' body threatening US sovereignty.
Rubio Announces Sweeping Financial Sanctions Against International Criminal Court
The Trump administration freezes ICC assets and bars U.S. transactions, marking the first time sanctions target the institution itself rather than individuals.
Wisconsin Green Party Candidate Arrested After Confrontation With Israeli Driver
Matthew Arndt faces disorderly conduct charges with a hate crime enhancer after shouting profanities at a father driving his son to school.