Iran October 13 Iran making billions in oil revenues under Biden admin as expert slams sanctions policy for lack of 'pressure' Some critics have claimed the revenues do not paint an accurate picture due to the fluctuation of prices and lack of reliable sources, but an expert argued that other reports confirm an export surge.
Artificial Intelligence October 11 US Navy looks to robots, AI to extend vessel health and maintenance Gecko Robotics uses units that observe and record millions of data points, dramatically increasing the amount of data the U.S. Navy can accumulate regarding vessel health.
Antisemitism Exposed October 7 New report finds nearly 200% increase in antisemitic incidents in US since Oct. 7 Hamas terror massacre The Anti-Defamation League recorded around 10,000 antisemitic incidents since Oct. 7, marking the largest year-to-year increase since the group started recording such incidents in 1979.
Artificial Intelligence October 5 Expert warns UN's role in AI regulation could lead to safety overreach Nations have pursued a number of options to better globally coordinate artificial intelligence safety initiatives, including several safety summits and the creation of safety institutes.
Israel October 4 State Dept. officials hinted at Israeli 'war crimes,' pushed Gaza aid days after Oct. 7 Hamas attack: report Emails between senior officials show some high-ranking Biden administration figures believed Israel could be committing war crimes with the U.S. complicit from inaction.
FEMA October 4 Mayorkas' claim that FEMA is 'tremendously prepared' comes back to haunt him amid Helene aftermath Parts of North Carolina and South Carolina have been completely submerged by flooding and communities nearly wiped out by Hurricane Helene, with residents waiting for FEMA help days later.
UNITED NATIONS October 2 Israel bans UN secretary-general over anti-Israel actions: 'Doesn't deserve to set foot on Israeli soil' The United Nations has increasingly faced criticism over the past year for how officials have responded to and handled the conflicts in the Middle East.
UNITED NATIONS September 30 European leaders weigh in on 'legitimate' issue of illegal immigration: 'Must be stopped' The European Union allows for free movement between member states, making any immigration policy on national borders difficult to enforce while the continental border remains porous.
UNITED NATIONS September 29 Lithuanian FM warns Russia can do 'so much damage to its neighbors' Lithuania has been one of the most vocal opponents of Russia since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The NATO country has raised its defense spending to over 3.2% annually.
UNITED NATIONS September 29 European officials dismiss claim world leaders 'are laughing' at Trump, praise his 'strong message' Vice President Harris, during September's presidential debate, claimed world leaders were "laughing" at former President Trump. Several foreign officials beg to differ.
CONFLICTS September 28 Israeli military says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization Hassan Nasrallah died in its strike Friday against the group’s headquarters in Lebanon.
UNITED NATIONS September 27 Netanyahu calls Mideast conflicts choice between 'blessing or a curse,' warns about Israel's 'long arm' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a stirring speech before the General Assembly in order to "set the record straight" and defend his approach to combating Iran-backed proxy groups.
UNITED NATIONS September 27 Czech foreign minister highlights lack of European leadership, failure to 'project geopolitical power' The Czech Republic, which sits in the middle of Europe as the continent's "crossroads," has a unique position to weigh in on immigration and regional conflict issues.
UNITED NATIONS September 26 Hungarian FM recalls strong Trump admin 'experience,' claims 'our hope is all' on former president Former President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have made no secret of their mutual admiration, which led Orbán to leave a NATO summit in Washington, D.C., to meet with Trump.
UNITED NATIONS September 25 El Salvador's Bukele slams censorship as he touts his country's turnaround: 'We have freed millions' El Salvador, once known as the "murder capital of the world," underwent a significant transformation after electing Nayib Bukele as president, allowing him to enact deep crime reforms.
UNITED NATIONS September 25 Argentina's Milei blasts UN over support for COVID lockdowns, appeasing 'bloody dictatorships' Argentinian President Javier Milei took the United Nations (U.N.) to task during his speech to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, saying it had become "one of the main proponents of systematic violations of freedom."
UNITED NATIONS September 21 UN's 'Pact for the Future' full of empty promises, will be 'cudgel' to attack the United States, expert warns A U.N. expert argued that the organization has not established itself as a reliable body that can tackle the issues it has raised at the scale or intensity required.
Artificial Intelligence September 20 US to host first AI safety network summit as nations seek alignment on policy Several nations agreed to establish safety centers and agencies to develop AI policy that will coordinate with similar groups in allied nations to better align policy internationally.
UNITED NATIONS September 18 UN resolution demanding Israel exit 'occupied territories' can hurt 'highly volatile' situation, expert says A legal expert warns that Israel's departure from the West Bank could allow Iran to step in and establish a control similar to the Hamas presence in Gaza.
Germany September 18 Germany clamps down on illegal immigrants as country forced to rethink policies amid voter anger The European Union has attempted to tackle illegal immigration through agreements with nations such as Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon, but fears continue to prompt fears of migrant-driven crime.
France September 17 Mass rape trial lays bare France's disturbing culture of sexual assault, critics allege French prosecutors are trying to prosecute around 50 men for their involvement in the mass rape trial of Dominique Pélicot. His wife says she was abused for years, having been drugged by her husband.
Kamala Harris September 14 Military experts reject Harris' claim of 'no US soldiers in combat zones' as misleading Vice President Kamala Harris has faced a number of criticisms following her debate against Donald Trump, including several fact checks about claims that many assessed as misleading.
Israel September 14 Video shows brutal conditions in tunnel where hostages were held, executed by Hamas terrorists The Israeli Defense Forces recovered the bodies of six hostages, including an American citizen, who were reportedly killed just before the Israeli troops could reach them.
Australia September 13 New online 'misinformation' bill slammed as 'biggest attack' on freedoms in Australia The Australian government tried to push new laws on disinformation last year, but critics blasted the effort and forced officials to reconsider their approach to the issue.
Israel September 12 New reports reveal IDF hit Iranian military facility in Syria during 'unusual' raid Israel and Hezbollah have increasingly exchanged fire with volleys of missiles and strikes, with Israel escalating after the attack on the Golan Heights that killed a dozen children.
Donald Trump September 11 Trump touts European 'strongman' as close ally during presidential debate: Who is Viktor Orban? Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has visited former President Trump twice this year to discuss foreign policy, including a meeting that occurred during a high-level NATO summit.
CRIME September 11 Victim of violent crime committed by illegal immigrant slams 'soft on crime' policies: 'One too many' Amanda Kiefer in 2008 suffered catastrophic injuries during a mugging perpetrated by an illegal immigrant who had been part of a program then-District Attorney Kamala Harris had implemented.
Artificial Intelligence September 10 US indictments reveal AI use in Russia disinformation campaign targeting 2024 election Russia allegedly has worked to include artificial intelligence-generated and manipulated content that it passes into the mainstream along with true information to disguise it.
Brazil September 7 Key Bolsonaro lieutenant blasts Biden for silence on Brazil's X ban: US has 'responsibility' to speak up Allies and former officials of Bolsonaro's administration have urged international support in their mission to overturn the Brazilian Supreme Court's decision to ban social media platform X.
Middle East September 6 Biden-Harris admin needs 'more aggressive' plan to take on Iran-backed Houthis, experts warn The U.S., U.K. and other countries banded together to try and deter the Houthis from attacking shipping vessels in the Red Sea, but the attacks continue roughly 10 months later.
