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North Korea Vows 'Toughest' Anti-U.S. Policies Amid Rising Tensions with the West
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to implement the "toughest" policies against the United States, accusing Washington and its allies of forming a "nuclear military bloc for aggression." The announcement was made during a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, held from December 23 to 27, as tensions with the U.S. and its allies, South Korea and Japan, continue to escalate. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to implement the "toughest" policies against the United States, accusing Washington and its allies of forming a "nuclear military bloc for aggression." The announcement was made during a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, held from December 23 to 27, as tensions with the U.S. and its allies, South Korea and Japan, continue to escalate. -
Azerbaijani President Accuses Russia of Unintentional Shootdown in Plane Crash That Killed 38, Urges Russia to Admit Guilt
Calls for Accountability and Compensation Follow Kremlin’s Apology 
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Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijan’s Aliyev for Fatal Plane Crash That Killed 38, but Avoids to Taking Blame
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a rare apology on Saturday to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for what he described as a "tragic incident" that led to the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in Kazakhstan. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed the lives of 38 people while 29 others survived, leaving many unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding the disaster. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a rare apology on Saturday to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for what he described as a "tragic incident" that led to the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in Kazakhstan. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed the lives of 38 people while 29 others survived, leaving many unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding the disaster. -
North Korean Troops Suffer Mass Casualties Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Says U.S.
The conflict in Ukraine has taken an increasingly global dimension as reports emerge of significant North Korean troop involvement in Russia's military campaign. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Friday that North Korean forces are experiencing mass casualties on the front lines, with over a thousand soldiers killed or wounded in the Kursk region in just the past week. 
The conflict in Ukraine has taken an increasingly global dimension as reports emerge of significant North Korean troop involvement in Russia's military campaign. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Friday that North Korean forces are experiencing mass casualties on the front lines, with over a thousand soldiers killed or wounded in the Kursk region in just the past week. -
Russia Claims Downing of Ukrainian F-16 in Zaporizhzhia
Russia claimed on Thursday that its air defenses successfully shot down a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet in the Zaporizhzhia region, a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. The aircraft, allegedly downed at its launch site, marks a rare claim of success against Ukraine's NATO-supplied jets. Ukrainian authorities have yet to confirm or respond to the reports. 
Russia claimed on Thursday that its air defenses successfully shot down a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet in the Zaporizhzhia region, a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. The aircraft, allegedly downed at its launch site, marks a rare claim of success against Ukraine's NATO-supplied jets. Ukrainian authorities have yet to confirm or respond to the reports. -
Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Ben Gurion Airport Following Israeli Airstrikes on Sana’a
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East took another alarming turn as the Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed intercepting the ballistic missile before it reached Israeli airspace, prompting widespread alerts and the temporary halting of flight arrivals at the airport. 
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East took another alarming turn as the Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed intercepting the ballistic missile before it reached Israeli airspace, prompting widespread alerts and the temporary halting of flight arrivals at the airport. -
Azerbaijan Airlines Cites 'External Interference' in Crash as Ukrainian Drone Attack Reported Nearby
Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243, en route from Baku to Grozny, Chechnya, crashed on December 25 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, leaving 38 people dead and 29 injured. As investigations proceed, questions are mounting over the potential role of Russian air defenses in the disaster, a claim that Moscow has denied. Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243, en route from Baku to Grozny, Chechnya, crashed on December 25 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, leaving 38 people dead and 29 injured. As investigations proceed, questions are mounting over the potential role of Russian air defenses in the disaster, a claim that Moscow has denied. -
U.S. Official Suggests Russian Missile May Have Downed Passenger Plane in Kazakhstan
A U.S. official, speaking anonymously to ABC News, revealed early signs that Russian air defense systems could have played a role in the tragedy, adding that confirmation would underscore "Russian recklessness" amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. 
A U.S. official, speaking anonymously to ABC News, revealed early signs that Russian air defense systems could have played a role in the tragedy, adding that confirmation would underscore "Russian recklessness" amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. -
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
Manmohan Singh, the economist-turned-politician who served as India's prime minister for a decade and spearheaded transformative economic reforms as finance minister, passed away on December 26 at the age of 92. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi confirmed his death, citing a sudden loss of consciousness at home as the precipitating event. 
Manmohan Singh, the economist-turned-politician who served as India's prime minister for a decade and spearheaded transformative economic reforms as finance minister, passed away on December 26 at the age of 92. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi confirmed his death, citing a sudden loss of consciousness at home as the precipitating event. -
Russia Arrests Four in Alleged Ukrainian Plot to Assassinate Senior Military Officials
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday the arrests of four individuals accused of plotting to assassinate senior Russian military officers, alleging the scheme was orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence. The development follows the recent high-profile killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, an attack claimed by Ukraine that underscored the increasingly bold reach of the conflict into Russian territory. 
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday the arrests of four individuals accused of plotting to assassinate senior Russian military officers, alleging the scheme was orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence. The development follows the recent high-profile killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, an attack claimed by Ukraine that underscored the increasingly bold reach of the conflict into Russian territory.
