PARIS, France — The Louvre Museum and other cultural institutions in Paris are closing Saturday, October 24, 2026, as French authorities implement heightened security measures ahead of demonstrations expected across the country. France’s Ministry of the Interior announced a nationwide security operation in preparation for the demonstrations, following incidents of violence, looting and confrontations with…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense has designated Chinese-backed Confucius Institutes a national security threat, announcing that dozens of organizations operating under different names at American universities have been targeted as part of a federal effort to address concerns about foreign influence in higher education. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the designation Friday, October…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Saturday, October 24, 2026, that Starlink and Starshield satellite communication services have been restored to their previous operating speeds following restrictions that affected Ukraine’s military capabilities. Zelenskyy said restoration efforts began overnight, and by Saturday morning, both systems were operating at speeds sufficient to support military communications. Ukraine’s Defense Minister…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of State has updated travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, warning Americans about increased security threats involving Iranian-supported Houthi forces and potential attacks targeting U.S. government officials. The advisories, issued Friday, October 23, 2026, address growing concerns about armed attacks, regional instability and potential disruptions to international travel. According…
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