North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia, South Korean intelligence service confirms
It is estimated there are now 10,900 to 12,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia, although more could be sent along with a growing supply of weapons.
Conflict/War
Japanese PM Ishiba urges respect for international law, reforms to UN in G20 address
Concerning the situation in the Gaza Strip, PM Ishiba called once again for a ceasefire and the immediate release of hostages. He also voiced concern about Russia’s aggression…
Beijing says Myanmar rebel leader in China for ‘medical care’
China is a major ally and arms supplier of Myanmar's ruling junta, but is also thought to maintain ties with ethnic minority armed groups that hold territory along the countries'…
Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media head, security sources say
The strike hit the Ras al-Nabaa neighbourhood, where many people displaced from Beirut’s southern suburbs by the Israeli bombardment had been seeking refuge.
Manipur: Mob attacks residences of ministers following discovery of six bodies; curfew imposed
In response to the unrest, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in the Imphal valley districts, including Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Kakching, to…
North Korean troop deployment in Ukraine ignite fears it may learn modern-day warfare from Russia
According to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, the North Korean troops are now learning how to control unmanned aircraft in Russia, among other things.
Cross-Strait talks could resume if one-China principle upheld, says China spokesperson
Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, attributed the ongoing political stalemate across the Taiwan Strait to the Democratic Progressive…
Long queues at Gaza City bakery as famine looms
A review by the Famine Review Committee last week found an “imminent and substantial likelihood of famine occurring, due to the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Gaza…
Manipur security crisis deepens
Additional 2,000 Central Armed Police Forces personnel deployed following armed attacks and rising unrest.
Malaysia PM Anwar’s resolute stance on Palestine inspires hope at Riyadh Summit
On Monday, PM Anwar called on the international community to unite to suspend or expel Israel from the UN for its actions, which he described as exceeding the bounds of reason and…