Mayor Zohhran Mamdani’s $29 million plan expands New York’s response to antisemitic hate crimes, synagogue security and Jewish institutions.
Trump’s AI agreement gives major tech firms a voluntary role in policing model risks while leaving future regulation on the table.
The EU will add €710 million in humanitarian aid, with major allocations for Africa, the Middle East and Ukraine as crisis costs rise.
Kyiv denied a report that Trump urged Zelensky to meet Putin in Moscow as Washington presses both sides to curb energy strikes.
Zelensky told the UN that Putin is spreading the idea of war globally, while arguing Russia’s oil revenues and manpower are under mounting strain.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio kept open a U.S. role in pursuing a ceasefire.
U.S. and Iranian officials held mediated U.N.-sideline talks after Trump threatened Iran, raising stakes for sanctions, shipping and Gulf risk.
Kaja Kallas urged EU ambassadors to renew Russia sanctions as member states debated whether to delist Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
Macron said he and Trump are coordinating on a moratorium for strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure and on stronger air defenses for Kyiv.
U.S. prosecutors charged alleged RIS Network members with terrorism financing and murder-for-hire plots tied to Russian state interests.
Zelensky expects late-September talks with U.S. officials on energy security, grain exports and Russia’s pressure on Ukraine.
Norway has detained a Russian research vessel in Svalbard as Naftogaz intensifies its campaign to enforce a Hague arbitration award against Russia.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of its Global Leadership MPA program after concluding her UN General Assembly chairmanship.
NATO has reaffirmed its readiness to defend member states after reports of Iranian plans to target military bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus amid escalating regional tensions.
President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, signaling indefinite military deployment amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions over the strategic waterway.
NORAD F-16 jets intercepted two civilian aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over President Trump's New Jersey golf club, highlighting aviation security protocols.
US forces intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting Middle East bases, signaling renewed regional tensions amid strategic resource considerations.
Jay Clayton has been confirmed as US Director of National Intelligence despite partisan opposition and limited national security experience, inheriting a community undergoing major restructuring.
US military casualties in the Iran conflict have risen to 17, with recent fatalities occurring during explosive ordnance disposal in Iraq amid escalating retaliatory strikes.
Donald Trump proposes the US host the next FIFA World Cup alone, potentially with China, signaling a strategic shift from the 2026 tournament’s shared North American hosting.
The US plans significant cuts to fighter jets, warships, and troops supplied to NATO in Europe, reflecting a strategic pivot toward the Indo-Pacific region.
The UN faces insolvency as US and China delay payments covering 42% of its budget, prompting major cost cuts and operational changes.
Paris prosecutors have received around 20 complaints from alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on identifying intermediaries in his human trafficking operations in France.
The US Treasury has ended its temporary waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments, prompting strategic reassessments among energy sector executives and boards.
US intelligence reveals Iran retains about 70% of its missile capabilities, challenging official claims of Tehran's military defeat and raising strategic and logistical concerns for US defense.
King Charles III visits the U.S. to repair strained UK-US ties amid tensions over Iran conflict and differing defense policies, marking a significant diplomatic moment.
The US extends its suspension of sanctions on Russian oil sales until May 16, balancing geopolitical pressure with global energy market stability amid rising Russian revenues.