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Kim Jong Un promises to 'steadily strengthen' North Korea's 'nuclear force'

September 11, 2024

Kim Jong Un promises to 'steadily strengthen' North Korea's 'nuclear force'

During an event celebrating the 76th anniversary of North Korea's founding, supreme leader Kim Jong Un stated that his regime intends to strengthen its nuclear weapons capabilities.

South Korea accuses the North of launching more trash balloons into its airspace

September 6, 2024

South Korea accuses the North of launching more trash balloons into its airspace

South Korea on Thursday accused North Korea of launching more trash balloons across the border in the latest tit-for-tat between the two sides.

Hochul aide accused of working for CCP used position to promote 'equity' policies in resurfaced video

September 4, 2024

Hochul aide accused of working for CCP used position to promote 'equity' policies in resurfaced video

Linda Sun, the former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul who was recently accused of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, had used her position to promote DEI policies, video shows.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered dozens of officials executed after deadly floods

September 3, 2024

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered dozens of officials executed after deadly floods

North Korea's Kim Jong Un ordered at least 30 government officials to be executed after the devastating floods over the summer that left many dead, South Korean media reports.

Mongolia ignores ICC demands to arrest Putin during state visit

September 3, 2024

Mongolia ignores ICC demands to arrest Putin during state visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia for a state visit this week despite an International Criminal Court warrant for his arrest.

Vladimir Putin to make first ICC member state visit since arrest warrant issued for alleged child abduction

August 31, 2024

Vladimir Putin to make first ICC member state visit since arrest warrant issued for alleged child abduction

Only countries that signed the Rome Statute remain subject to the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction, limiting Putin's movements internationally.

Taliban rebukes UN concerns over laws banning women's faces, voices in public

August 26, 2024

Taliban rebukes UN concerns over laws banning women's faces, voices in public

The Taliban rejected Monday criticism levied by the U.N. against their government over new laws barring women from speaking and showing their bare faces in public.

New dinosaur species similar to T. rex found in Asia: 'One of the most significant' discoveries

August 25, 2024

New dinosaur species similar to T. rex found in Asia: 'One of the most significant' discoveries

A new species of Jurassic dinosaur related to Tyrannosaurus rex has been discovered by paleontologists in Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia.

Taliban government issues public ban on women's voices, bare faces

August 22, 2024

Taliban government issues public ban on women's voices, bare faces

The Taliban-run Afghan government has issued a public ban on women's voices and bare faces under so-called "vice and virtue" legislation.

Indian PM Modi to visit Ukraine after controversial Moscow meeting

August 22, 2024

Indian PM Modi to visit Ukraine after controversial Moscow meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the first visit by an Indian PM to Ukraine on Friday.