North Korea
At least 50,000 North Korean troops headed to Russia, Zelensky says
"A decision has been made for 30,000 to 50,000 North Koreans to be deployed on the territory of Russia,” Zelensky announced on Sunday. He did not say where he got the estimate.
Record Korean peninsula heatwave sets 122-year high temperature of 42.5°C
Russia seeks additional 30,000 North Korean soldiers to fight in Ukraine, Zelensky claims
Chinese-American seismologist detained in China after North Korea nuclear test study publication
1,000-year-old Buddha statue discovered in North Korea
An imposing statue of Amitābha Buddha has been unearthed at Yakjon-ri site, with ceramic and tile finds confirming it dates back to the early 10th century.
North Koreans are not eating your dogs, Russia rushes to reassure citizens
Concerns grew following social media reports that pets were going missing - prompting locals to reportedly confront North Koreans about what they were allegedly doing to their dogs.
Ukraine dep. intel chief: 'Russia destroys global order, works with rogue regimes'
EUROPE AFFAIRS | "Russia only understands the language of force,” Maj.-Gen. Vadym Skibitsky told the 'Post.'
South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria, a North Korea ally
South Korea and Syria have formed diplomatic relations, marking a shift from Syria’s past alignment with North Korea.
South Korea says it fires shots after North Korean soldiers cross demarcation line
On Monday, the South's military said about 1,500 North Koreans were working on barbed wire installations and land work in the demilitarized zone, as the North was conducting military exercises.
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during a visit by President Vladimir Putin to North Korea in 2024, when the two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement.
North Korea to build its first nuclear-powered submarine
The news posted a photo showing the country's leader, Kim Jong-Un inspecting what seems to be part of the submarine.
Ukrainian forces fighting inside Russia are almost surrounded, open source maps show
Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region face encirclement as Russian troops advance, cutting supply lines in a major setback for Kyiv's strategic gambit to gain leverage in potential peace talks.
Yair Netanyahu: 'Israeli media is ‘so radical, North Korea could take lessons’
Netanyahu suggested that media bias, both in Israel and internationally, played a role in shifting global opinion against Israel so quickly after the October 7 massacre.
South Korea air force jets accidentally drop bombs on homes, injuring 15
The accident occured in Pocheon, where South Korea and US troops are scheduled to have a joint exercise next week.
