China-linked hackers impersonated US AI insiders as global race heats up
Suspected Chinese hackers impersonated US officials and an Anthropic employee in an espionage campaign targeting AI policy experts, highlighting growing cybersecurity concerns as Washington and Beijing compete for technological dominance.
US troops complete Iraq exit, as Iran and its allies celebrate
The US has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after more than two decades, ending its anti-ISIS mission as Baghdad assumes greater responsibility for the country’s security.
Harry and Meghan blame ‘extraordinarily reckless’ paparazzi for security scare at children’s school
Prince Harry and Meghan are condemning what they call an “unacceptable intrusion” after photographers were spotted near their children’s school, triggering a security scare.
Trump’s tariffs are back in court — again
Trump’s sweeping tariffs are back in court as judges weigh whether a 1970s trade law gives the president authority to impose duties on nearly everything the US imports.
Nordic Combined World Cup returns to Lake Placid after more than 30 years
Lake Placid is gearing up for a packed winter sports calendar, bringing international competitions in skiing, sliding, biathlon, hockey and Nordic combined back to its Olympic venues.
Trump admin cancels funding for refugees, immigrants and others in move lawmakers argue is illegal
The Trump administration is seeking to cancel $810 million in congressionally approved funding for refugees, immigrants, minority businesses and other programs, reigniting a fight over presidential power and congressional authority.
Iran says it is awaiting ‘definitive’ US response despite Trump rejecting latest proposal
Iran says it is awaiting a definitive US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump calls the offer “unacceptable” and tensions across the region escalate.
2026 UNA-USA National Leadership Summit: Terrestrials United for Citizen Diplomacy
Houston takes the global stage November 13–15 as UNA-Houston turns the 2026 UNA-USA National Leadership Summit into a local conversation about diplomacy, civic action and community impact.
Intelligence from Chinese groups aiding in Iran’s increasingly effective targeting of US sites, sources say
US intelligence assessments say Chinese satellite data and other support have helped Iran improve its targeting of ships and US military positions, raising new concerns over Tehran’s growing capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz and across the Middle East.
Trump urges Supreme Court to restart deportations to countries with poor human rights records
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it resume deporting migrants to countries other than their homelands without giving them a chance to raise concerns about potential torture or other human-rights violations.
Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection
Gulf Arab leaders are pressing President Trump for a diplomatic off-ramp from the Iran war as attacks threaten regional security, energy supplies and the future of the U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf.
Prince Harry calls AI the ‘ultimate sycophant,’ urging swift slowdown to protect children
Prince Harry is calling for a slowdown in AI development, warning that rapidly advancing technology could pose serious risks to children and outpace efforts to build adequate safety safeguards.
Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new CNN poll
A new CNN poll finds Americans’ opposition to the Iran war has hardened, with growing doubts about the conflict’s costs, direction and President Trump’s handling of it.
Trump’s sanctions, inflation and a collapsing economy leaves Iran’s sick exposed
Iran’s worsening medicine shortages are leaving cancer patients and others with chronic illnesses struggling to afford or even find lifesaving drugs as sanctions, inflation and war damage deepen the country’s pharmaceutical crisis.
Iran to attend UN assembly in New York — even as peace with US remains elusive
Iran’s return to the UN General Assembly comes under extraordinary circumstances as its delegation travels to New York amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict and uncertainty over what comes next.

