The U.S. reports 8,000 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk, sparking tensions at the Security Council, while sanctions target nearly 400 entities for evading measures against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Robert Wood, told the Security Council on Thursday that the United States has information showing that 8,000 North Korean troops are currently in Russia’s Kursk region.
Wood respectfully questioned his Russian counterpart, asking, "Does Russia still insist there are no DPRK troops on Russian soil?" referring to North Korea's official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Moscow has not explicitly confirmed or denied the presence of North Korean troops, while North Korea, after first denying it, now argues that deploying troops aligns with international law.
The U.S., Britain, South Korea, Ukraine, and others claim Russia’s use of North Korean troops breaches U.N. resolutions and the U.N. Charter, with Ukraine identifying three North Korean generals reportedly accompanying the troops in Russia.
At the Security Council on Thursday, tensions arose between the U.S. and China over accusations that Beijing is heavily supporting Russia’s defense industry. China’s deputy U.N. Ambassador Geng Shuang denied providing weapons to any party in Ukraine, stating China regulates dual-use items under global standards, and accused the U.S. of “stoking confrontation.”
Meanwhile, the U.S. imposed sanctions on nearly 400 entities and individuals from over a dozen countries, including China, to counter sanctions evasion related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has praised advances in tank production as part of his drive to overhaul the country’s conventional and strategic forces.
North Korea hailed the construction of a new bridge to Russia as a "significant" advancement in bilateral ties, state media reported on Thursday.
Russia and North Korea on Wednesday launched construction of a road bridge between the two countries that will span the Tumen river, marking strategic partnership between the two countries, Russia's prime minister said.
Russia and North Korea have commenced the construction of a new road bridge across the Tumen River, marking a significant step in expanding their strategic partnership and enhancing bilateral trade links.
Around 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, according to South Korean lawmakers citing information from the country’s intelligence agency. The total number of North Korean troops deployed to fight alongside Russia is reported to be 15,000.
Populist candidate George Simion is on track to win the first round of Romania’s presidential election, fueling concerns over the country’s future direction.
The Israeli military plans to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to launch a renewed offensive in Gaza and shift forces across multiple fronts.
Authorities say they stopped a planned attack on Lady Gaga’s Copacabana concert, which drew over 2 million fans.
A missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport wounded eight and disrupted flights, as Yemen’s Houthis warn airlines the site is no longer safe.
President Donald Trump says he still wants to annex Greenland and possibly Canada, but while he won’t rule out the use of force, he claims an attack on Canada is “highly unlikely.”
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has announced the upcoming release of a documentary film about Russian President Vladimir Putin.
New Tesla registrations in Denmark collapsed 67 % in April to 180 vehicles, industry data showed Thursday, underscoring a sharp demand drop for the EV maker in one of its once-strong European markets.
Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting from May 7, a senior Vatican source said on Monday.
As President Donald Trump reaches the end of his first 100 days in his second term, his presidency has been marked by significant executive actions, controversial immigration policies, economic volatility, and a major reorganization of the federal government.
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The Israeli military plans to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to launch a renewed offensive in Gaza and shift forces across multiple fronts.
Authorities say they stopped a planned attack on Lady Gaga’s Copacabana concert, which drew over 2 million fans.
A missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport wounded eight and disrupted flights, as Yemen’s Houthis warn airlines the site is no longer safe.
President Donald Trump says he still wants to annex Greenland and possibly Canada, but while he won’t rule out the use of force, he claims an attack on Canada is “highly unlikely.”
President Donald Trump is touting strong job numbers as proof of his economic leadership while blaming former President Joe Biden for lingering problems, even as economic indicators show mixed signals.
Populist candidate George Simion is on track to win the first round of Romania’s presidential election, fueling concerns over the country’s future direction.
The Israeli military plans to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to launch a renewed offensive in Gaza and shift forces across multiple fronts.
Authorities say they stopped a planned attack on Lady Gaga’s Copacabana concert, which drew over 2 million fans.
A missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport wounded eight and disrupted flights, as Yemen’s Houthis warn airlines the site is no longer safe.
President Donald Trump says he still wants to annex Greenland and possibly Canada, but while he won’t rule out the use of force, he claims an attack on Canada is “highly unlikely.”
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