(LEAD) Defense chief warns N. Korea's reckless provocations will become 'prelude to destruction'
(ATTN: UPDATES with artillery drills) SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea should be ma...
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Russia rounds up thousands of migrants at New Year's Eve festivities, reports say
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung attacked during visit to Busan
BUSAN, Jan. 2 (Yonhap)-- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked Tuesday during his v...
Israel wants UNRWA out of Gaza
Japan in 16ft tsunami warning as residents told to flee to higher ground
Iran Warship Enters Red Sea as Houthis Continue to Attack Ships in the Area
An Iranian warship entered the Red Sea on Monday, as Houthis in Yemen continued to attack ships in the area.
Russia launches record number of drones in Ukraine, and Putin says Moscow will intensify its attacks
The attacks in the early hours of New Year’s Day follow a series of heavy aerial bombardments that began on Friday.
42 survivors of the Nova Rave massacre sued Israel's Security Forces for negligence, claiming that the tragedy could have largely been averted
Iran rejects US and UK calls to end support for Houthi Red Sea attacks
Iran security chief praises ‘brave actions’ of Houthi rebels who have targeted Israeli-linked vessels in shipping lane
Putin Vows to Intensify Attacks against Ukraine
The Russian leader's comments come after days of aerial bombardment by both sides in the conflict.
Israeli Supreme Court strikes down Bibi's controversial judicial overhaul law
Biden Names Defense of Ukraine Among Main Accomplishments of US in 2023
US President Says Supporting Ukraine a Major American Accomplishment.
Imports of diamonds from Russia to EU banned from today
On January 1, a complete ban on direct imports of non-industrial natural and synthetic diamonds and diamond jewelry from Russia to the European Union came into force. — Ukrinform.
IDF kills Hamas Nukhba commander who helped lead October 7 massacre
Mismah, the Company Commander of Nukhba's Deir al-Balah brigade, led Hamas terrorists into the ravaged Kibbutz Kissufim on October 7.
Same-sex marriage now legal in Estonia
As of today (January 1, 2024), same-sex marriage is legal under Estonian law.
First surface vessel attack on Crimea failed as Musk turned off connection – UP
Ukraine tried for the first time to use uncrewed surface vessels against Russian vessels in Sevastopol Bay in September 2022, but 70 kilometres from the target, the connection with billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlinks was lost. It was not possible to persuade Musk to turn back on the connection, so Ukraine modified the drones.
Biden facing increasing demands to fight Houthis directly
Kim Jong Un orders annihilation of US, South Korea amid confrontation
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024, including launching three military spy satellites, producing more nuclear materials, and developing attack drones.
At stroke of midnight, Hamas attacks Israel with heavy New Year rocket barrage
Hamas launches barrage of rockets at Israel as New Year begins
No injuries were reported from the New Year's rocket attack.