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US gives Israel 30 days to address Gaza aid crisis, threatens to curb weapons supply

North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers to Russia, Western source says

As Russia and North Korea deepen military ties, Western diplomats and experts stress that it shows Moscow's increasing need for resources to continue waging its costly war in Ukraine.

Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers

The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers.

US 'concerned' by reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

US Says India Should Take Canada Plot Allegations 'Seriously'

Netanyahu to Macron: 'Israel wasn't established by UN resolution, but through blood of heroic fighters'

In call with French leader, PM stresses Israel’s efforts aimed at eliminating Hezbollah threat and secure return of northern residents, following Macron's criticism that Israel cannot disregard UN resolutions

Samidoun, group behind ‘death to Canada’ chant, listed as terrorist entity

Listing Samidoun, also known as the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, as a terrorist entity was done alongside the U.S. Treasury Department making a similar move.

South Korea fires warning shots after North Korea blows up border roads

South Korea's military said Tuesday it detected explosions on two cross-border roads connecting the country to North Korea.

Russia is Forming a Battalion of North Korean Soldiers Due to Severe Manpower Shortages, Intel Sources Say

Russia’s key ally, North Korea, is stepping in to provide large-scale support – not only with weapons and military equipment but also by supplying personnel.

In clash with Netanyahu, Macron says Israel PM 'mustn't forget his country created by UN decision'

Russia forms ''Buryat battalion'' staffed by North Koreans: 18 soldiers already fled positions

The Russians assembled a “special Buryat battalion” recruited from among citizens of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, while 18 North Korean personnel have already escaped from positions located along the border of Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk oblasts.

Kyiv Post: Russia’s Ruble Is Imploding

Despite Russia’s claims that its economy is doing great, economic data coming out of Russia would indicate that the economy is not only overheating, but may be beginning to implode.

Russia plans to involve North Korea in war in Ukraine this fall, Zelensky says

According to Ukraine's military intelligence, Russia's plans for the fall and winter include "the actual involvement of North Korea in the war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 14.

Government could allow 500 elite Afghan soldiers who fought Taliban to settle in Britain

Many veterans were turned down after the fall of Kabul because there was no direct evidence of service

US threatens Israel: Resolve humanitarian crisis in Gaza or face arms embargo - report

Failure to rectify the situation would lead to consequences for Israeli aid under American law, the White House said.

Days After Russian Marines Murdered Nine Ukrainian Prisoners, Ukrainian Paratroopers Are Looking For Revenge—And Finding It

Ukrainian air assault brigades have ambushed the Russian 155th Naval Infantry Brigade at least twice.

U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon will not give in to Israeli demand to 'get out of harm's way'

Four UNIFIL soldiers in Lebanon were injured last week after Israel fired on their position. A fifth was hurt by gunfire although it is unclear who fired the shot.

Nine monkeys die mysteriously at Hong Kong zoo

The mammal section is temporarily closed and animals are being tested after unexplained deaths involving multiple species at Hong Kong’s oldest zoological park.

South Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff: “South Korean military responds with fire south of MDL after North Korea blows up inter-Korean road”

우리 군은 북한 측이 15일 경의선·동해선 남북 연결도로를 폭파한 데 대해 군사분계선(MDL) 이남 지역에 대응 사격을 실시했다고 합동참모본부가 밝혔다. 북한은 이날 정오쯤 경의선 및 동해선 남북 연결도로 MDL 이