Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, has commenced his trial under stringent security and behind the closed doors of a Russian courtroom. Gershkovich, 32, was captured 15 months ago in Yekaterinburg, facing charges of espionage—a claim strongly disputed by…
A recent investigation by a United Nations commission has leveled serious accusations against Israel, including extermination and other crimes in Gaza. The commission also holds the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and other Palestinian armed groups responsible for war crimes. Israel: Accusations of…
In a move that rekindles Cold War-style tactics on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has resumed its provocative strategy of launching balloons likely carrying trash across its border into South Korea. This development, confirmed by South Korea’s military earlier this week, follows…
The haj pilgrimage, one of the most significant religious events for Muslims, has ended in tragedy this year. Dozens of devotees have lost their lives due to extreme temperatures at the holy sites in Mecca. Impact of Extreme Heat Hundreds of people…
In a significant policy shift, South Korea is contemplating the possibility of supplying arms to Ukraine following a newly formed strategic pact between Russia and North Korea. The development has sparked international concern and raised questions about regional security dynamics. The pact,…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have solidified a new era of cooperation by signing a strategic partnership agreement on Wednesday. This historic pact pledges mutual support in the face of aggression and is considered the most…
As President Vladimir Putin arrives in Pyongyang for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the longstanding and often intricate relationship between Russia and North Korea comes into sharp focus. This meeting, occurring amidst global attention and scrutiny, underscores the…
Recent violent attacks on US-linked businesses in Baghdad have sparked significant concern amid rising tensions over the ongoing Gaza conflict. Masked men storming establishments like KFC and Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken reflect the heightened anger among supporters of Iran-backed militias towards American…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a ceasefire in Ukraine on the condition that Kyiv withdraws its troops from regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and abandons its NATO aspirations. The proposal, delivered during a speech at the Russian Foreign Ministry, was…
Apology Highlights Tensions Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict President Joe Biden publicly apologized to Ukraine for a monthslong congressional holdup in American military assistance, which allowed Russia to make significant gains on the battlefield. The apology came during a meeting in Paris with Ukrainian…