South Korea's ex-President Yoon faces potential death sentence request in trial
A South Korean court hearing the case of former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection postponed the sentencing request until next week af...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirming his country’s steadfast support for Moscow.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated in a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country will always stand by Moscow.
In a congratulatory message sent for Russia Day — a patriotic holiday celebrated as the country's independence day — Kim called Putin his "dearest comrade" and described the bilateral relations between the two countries as a "genuine and strong relationship between comrades-in-arms."
The North Korean leader said, “It is the unshakable will of the DPRK government and myself to steadfastly continue DPRK-Russia relations.”
It should be noted that DPRK stands for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the official name of North Korea.
KCNA agency also reported on Wednesday that Kim Jong Un sent congratulations to Putin on Russia Day.
Earlier this year, Pyongyang confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to fight on Russia’s side in the war in Ukraine under the orders of Kim Jong Un. Prior to this, there had been a long silence and no official statements on the matter.
Snow and ice stalled travellers in northwest Europe on Wednesday, forcing around a thousand to spend the night in Amsterdam's Schiphol airport but delighting others who set out to explore a snow-blanketed Paris on sledges and skis.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face a strong response from the United States if its authorities kill protesters amid ongoing unrest.
Iran is now facing a near‑total internet blackout as anti-government protests sweep the country. Major cities including Tehran have seen connectivity drop sharply, leaving millions of residents isolated from online communication.
New York City parents could soon have access to free childcare for two-year-old children following a joint announcement made by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday (8 January).
Tens of thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in Tehran and across at least 28 cities in a wave of anti-government demonstrations, now entering their twelfth day.
President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the U.S. must acquire Greenland to prevent Russia or China from potentially occupying the island in the future.
Thousands of firefighters worked tirelessly on Saturday in Victoria, Australia, to combat bushfires that have destroyed homes, left tens of thousands without power, and scorched large areas of bushland.
A South Korean court hearing the case of former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection postponed the sentencing request until next week after a lengthy session. This case could potentially lead to a death penalty verdict for Yoon due to his failed attempt to impose martial law in 2024.
Türkiye is reportedly in discussions to join the defence alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a strategic move that could reshape security dynamics in the Middle East and South Asia.
The United Nations has described footage of the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis as deeply disturbing, urging a thorough investigation and reaffirming the right to peaceful protest.
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