World news

New Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says will accept ceasefire with Israel if terms 'suitable'

Hezbollah's new leader Naim Qassem open to ceasefire with Israel under acceptable terms, awaiting viable deal presentation.

Ukraine and South Korea agree on intelligence data exchange

Ukraine and South Korea enhance cooperation in response to North Korea's military involvement alongside Russia, focusing on intelligence exchange and countermeasures.

North Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says

Russia takes two Ukrainian towns as it advances at fastest pace in a year, over 500km2

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Tuesday it had taken two eastern Ukrainian towns and open-source data indicated that Moscow's forces were advancing at their fastest pace in at least a year amid signs the conflict is drawing in new players such as North Korea. The 2-1/2-year-old war in Ukraine is entering what Russian analysts say is its most dangerous phase as Moscow's forces advance, North Korea sends troops to Russia and the West ponders how the conflict will end. Russia said its forces had seized control of the town of Selydove, which had a population of 20,000 before the war and had been under sustained attack over the last week.

Ukraine's surrender hotline is tempting North Koreans to desert, promising they'll be well fed

North Korea, which is ruled by its leader Kim Jong Un, is believed to have sent thousands of troops to aid Russia in its fight against Ukraine.

Ukraine has received only 10% of latest approved aid from US, Zelenskiy says

In Finland, dozens of Russian state-owned properties have been seized

Finland has seized over 40 Russian state-owned properties valued at €35 million, including the Russian Science and Culture Center in Helsinki, following a Hague court ruling.

In Toretsk, Ukrainian Engineers Are Demolishing Entire Buildings Filled With Russian Troops

The strategy is brutal but effective: wreck the city in order to save it.

South Korean military says the North appears poised to conduct nuclear and ICBM tests

South Korea’s military intelligence agency says North Korea has likely completed preparations for its seventh nuclear test and appears to be preparing to test a long-range missile capable of reaching the United States.

Russia 'fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000, -000,000,000,000,000,000' - more than all the money in the world

The tech giant is facing claims from 17 Russian TV channels after banning their accounts on YouTube, which it owns, as a result of international sanctions.

Sudan: Hundreds of Women Died by Suicide to Avoid Rape

The conflict in Sudan has greatly affected women and children, increasing the dangers of sexual violence and forcing many women and children to flee.

Russia Asks India And Other ‘Friendly’ Countries To Run Domestic Flights

Western sanctions on Russia have halted the delivery of planes to Moscow, making it difficult to meet its air travel demand. Indian airlines have shown reservations over Russia’s proposal and informed the government that it would be unviable for them to operate in Russia

Bipartisan House members push Biden to allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine

Senior US official says Israel took out Iranian missile defense systems

A senior U.S. officials said Israel took out some Iranian missile defense systems during last week's airstrike against Iran, amid fears of an escalating conflict.

Putin admits economic "difficulties" as interest rates skyrocket

Conservative party urges EU to cut funding for UNRWA, designate agency as terrorist org

Martín Frías urged the EU to show “clarity and determination” in addressing what he described as UNRWA’s “ongoing relationship with the terrorist group Hamas.”

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has yet to see snow this season, breaking a 130-year record | CNN

Russian court fines Google $20 decillion

North Korea remains silent to citizens on Ukraine war deployment

Pyongyang censoring information to curb backlash, South Korean spy agency says