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During testing, an Anthropic agent sent police a fabricated report about a murder witness. The company discovered the incident two months later.
Pyongyang called the U. S. State Department's 2026 report a hostile provocation and interference in its internal affairs. North Korea promised a tough response.
Mikhail Zvynchuk, his wife, and three other people were detained on suspicion of hybrid activities. Zvynchuk is under sanctions.
The U. S. Embassy in the Russian Federation reported a suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague in the Russian Federation. Americans are advised to leave Russia immediately.
Marco Rubio said that the US is independently assessing the security of its embassy in Kyiv. For now, Washington does not plan to change its operations.
The U. S. secretary of state will visit Iceland, Greece, and Portugal from October 5–8. The sides will discuss defense, energy, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
The US withdrew all bombers from RAF Fairford after arrests near the facility. Five men and a British-Iranian suspect were released on bail.
Taipei is awaiting Trump's decision on $14 billion worth of arms, a significant portion of which consists of air defense systems. Washington promises to make a decision quickly.
Two Iranian diplomats left the US after a renewed demand from the State Department. Tehran denies that the delegation was expelled.
The Trump administration, over Democrats’ objections, redirected $52 million approved for four countries in Europe and the Middle East. Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia will receive the funds.
Anait Khoperia has been appointed acting head of the National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation. She has been working at the Center since June 2021.
Trump said he had not offered Xi Jinping weapons for purchase, denying the words of the U. S. ambassador. The sale of weapons to China is prohibited by law.
Ambassador David Perdue said that Trump asked Xi Jinping about purchasing weapons. The White House and the State Department denied plans for such sales.
U. S. intelligence believes that Riyadh has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons. The U.S. agreement allows uranium enrichment to 20%.
Marco Rubio said that there is currently no energy deal. According to him, the war will end through negotiations, not a military victory.
London has agreed to provide military support to Saudi Arabia and refuel its aircraft in the air. The operation will last several weeks.
An investigation by Forbidden Stories uncovered secret US agreements with 35 countries on the deportation of more than 25,000 migrants. $410 million was allocated for the program.
Trump called on Iran to reach a deal, threatening economic decline or the destruction of its leadership. Tehran warned of strikes on U.S. bases.
A shipment of F-35 parts bound from Australia to the US was diverted to Hong Kong. The Pentagon confirmed that the components had gone missing and launched an investigation.
The U. S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Ukraine of equipment to modernize its air defenses. The estimated value of the deal is $2.68 billion.
The Trump administration withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council back in February 2025. Washington accused the body of anti-American rhetoric and bias.
The U. S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35s and related equipment for $24.3 billion. The deal is intended to strengthen the security of the ally.
Washington may allow Berlin to transfer 10 Patriot interceptors worth $29. 6 million to Kyiv. The deal is still under consideration by the U.S. Congress.
The Trump administration will reallocate $52 million for Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq in favor of four countries in Central and South America.
Two U. S. government employees were accidentally injured during an Eswatini operation against smuggling. The army is investigating the incident.
A new round of Israel-Lebanon talks mediated by the United States will take place in Rome in October. The previous round ended without a breakthrough.
A US court kept Andrew and Tristan Tate in custody due to the risk of flight. Britain is seeking them on charges including rape.
American representatives met with Putin and Zelenskyy in Moscow and Kyiv. Witkoff reported progress and possible new trilateral talks.
In Nepal, 1,344 people have died and nearly 4,900 are missing. In Tibet, 31 deaths and 531 missing people have been reported.
The U. S. Embassy recommended that Americans refrain from making a pilgrimage to Uman due to the threat of strikes and a lack of shelters. Travel to Ukraine is prohibited under State Department advisories.