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North Korea Deploys More Troops to Russia as Casualties Mount in Ukraine War
North Korea has sent additional troops to Russia following heavy casualties among its forces deployed to the front lines of the Ukraine war, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). The intelligence agency said on Thursday it was assessing the scale of the new deployment but confirmed North Korean soldiers had been redeployed in Russia's Kursk region in early February. 
North Korea has sent additional troops to Russia following heavy casualties among its forces deployed to the front lines of the Ukraine war, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). The intelligence agency said on Thursday it was assessing the scale of the new deployment but confirmed North Korean soldiers had been redeployed in Russia's Kursk region in early February. -
Russia Launches 177 Drones at Ukraine in Overnight Assault, Kyiv and Kharkiv Among Targets
Russia launched a large-scale overnight drone assault on Ukraine, deploying 177 Shahed strike drones and targeting multiple regions, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, according to Ukraine's Air Force. The barrage, which began at 7:00 p.m. Kyiv time on February 25, marked one of the largest coordinated air attacks in recent months, as Moscow continues to intensify its aerial campaign. 
Russia launched a large-scale overnight drone assault on Ukraine, deploying 177 Shahed strike drones and targeting multiple regions, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, according to Ukraine's Air Force. The barrage, which began at 7:00 p.m. Kyiv time on February 25, marked one of the largest coordinated air attacks in recent months, as Moscow continues to intensify its aerial campaign. -
Kyiv Secures Better Terms in U.S. Minerals Deal as Zelensky, Trump Prepare to Meet
Ukraine has reached a preliminary agreement with the United States on a minerals deal that would grant Washington a stake in the country's state-owned natural resources while securing economic benefits for Kyiv. Ukrainian officials said the agreement improves on earlier U.S. demands, including the removal of a controversial proposal for Ukraine to pay $500 billion in exchange for continued American support. 
Ukraine has reached a preliminary agreement with the United States on a minerals deal that would grant Washington a stake in the country's state-owned natural resources while securing economic benefits for Kyiv. Ukrainian officials said the agreement improves on earlier U.S. demands, including the removal of a controversial proposal for Ukraine to pay $500 billion in exchange for continued American support. -
Syria’s Interim Leader Opens ‘Historic’ National Dialogue Amid Political Uncertainty
Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, launched a national dialogue on Tuesday, pledging a democratic transition and a unified state following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad. Addressing a gathering in Damascus, al-Sharaa called for national unity and announced the formation of a transitional justice committee. 
Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, launched a national dialogue on Tuesday, pledging a democratic transition and a unified state following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad. Addressing a gathering in Damascus, al-Sharaa called for national unity and announced the formation of a transitional justice committee. -
New MH370 Search Underway After 11-Year Mystery as British Team Targets Indian Ocean ‘Hotspots’
A new search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has begun in the Indian Ocean, more than a decade after the aircraft vanished, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed Tuesday. The latest effort, led by British marine exploration company Ocean Infinity, marks what could be the final attempt to locate the wreckage of the Boeing 777, which disappeared from radar on March 8, 2014, while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew onboard. 
A new search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has begun in the Indian Ocean, more than a decade after the aircraft vanished, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed Tuesday. The latest effort, led by British marine exploration company Ocean Infinity, marks what could be the final attempt to locate the wreckage of the Boeing 777, which disappeared from radar on March 8, 2014, while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew onboard. -
Britain Increases Defense Spending to 2.5% of GDP, Slashes Aid Budget
The United Kingdom will increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday, funding the initiative by reducing the country's international aid budget. The decision, which will see aid spending drop from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income, comes as Starmer prepares to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington later this week. 
The United Kingdom will increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday, funding the initiative by reducing the country's international aid budget. The decision, which will see aid spending drop from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income, comes as Starmer prepares to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington later this week. -
Trump-Putin Ukraine Talks Gain Momentum, But Kremlin Says No Detailed Peace Plan Yet
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump over a potential resolution to the Ukraine war had not yet reached a detailed stage, despite growing speculation about a possible diplomatic breakthrough. His remarks, broadcast on Russian state television, followed reports that U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia last week for initial negotiations-without the participation of Ukraine or European allies. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump over a potential resolution to the Ukraine war had not yet reached a detailed stage, despite growing speculation about a possible diplomatic breakthrough. His remarks, broadcast on Russian state television, followed reports that U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia last week for initial negotiations-without the participation of Ukraine or European allies. -
Western Leaders Rally in Kyiv as Trump Snubs Ukraine on War’s Third Anniversary
Ukraine marked the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Monday, as European leaders gathered in Kyiv to reaffirm their support while the United States conspicuously stayed away. 
Ukraine marked the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Monday, as European leaders gathered in Kyiv to reaffirm their support while the United States conspicuously stayed away. -
Explosion Rocks Russian Consulate in France‘s Marseille as Attacker Escapes, Moscow Demands Retaliation
An explosion at the Russian Consulate in Marseille, France, early Monday morning has been described by the Russian Foreign Ministry as a terrorist attack, escalating diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Paris. The blast occurred on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, though no injuries or significant damage were reported. 
An explosion at the Russian Consulate in Marseille, France, early Monday morning has been described by the Russian Foreign Ministry as a terrorist attack, escalating diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Paris. The blast occurred on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, though no injuries or significant damage were reported. -
Israeli Tanks Enter West Bank for First Time in Decades as Defense Minister Says Displaced Palestinians Cannot Return
Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank on Sunday for the first time in over two decades, marking an escalation in military operations that officials say will continue for at least a year. Defense Minister Israel Katz said troops would remain in areas previously held by Palestinian refugees and that tens of thousands of displaced residents would not be allowed to return. 
Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank on Sunday for the first time in over two decades, marking an escalation in military operations that officials say will continue for at least a year. Defense Minister Israel Katz said troops would remain in areas previously held by Palestinian refugees and that tens of thousands of displaced residents would not be allowed to return.
