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Blinken Sounds Alarm: 8,000 North Korean Soldiers in Russia Set to Engage in Ukraine Conflict 'Within Days'
The U.S. warned that approximately 8,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia are set to join frontline combat operations against Ukraine, marking an escalation in Moscow's reliance on foreign military support amid high casualty rates in the prolonged conflict. Speaking alongside Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and their South Korean counterparts, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that these troops are "trained in artillery, UAVs, and trench-clearing operations," highlighting that North Korea's soldiers will be legitimate military targets if they engage in combat in Ukraine. 
The U.S. warned that approximately 8,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia are set to join frontline combat operations against Ukraine, marking an escalation in Moscow's reliance on foreign military support amid high casualty rates in the prolonged conflict. Speaking alongside Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and their South Korean counterparts, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that these troops are "trained in artillery, UAVs, and trench-clearing operations," highlighting that North Korea's soldiers will be legitimate military targets if they engage in combat in Ukraine. -
Spain’s Deadliest Flood in Decades: Death Toll Reaches 205 as Valencia Calls for Emergency Aid
Spain is reeling from its deadliest floods in recent history, which have devastated the Valencia region and claimed at least 205 lives, with more rain predicted. Three days after flash floods destroyed towns across eastern Spain, officials reported 202 deaths in Valencia alone, leaving survivors trapped in homes or isolated without access to food, clean water, or electricity. The Spanish weather agency Aemet has issued new alerts as further rain is anticipated, putting already hard-hit regions on high alert. 
Spain is reeling from its deadliest floods in recent history, which have devastated the Valencia region and claimed at least 205 lives, with more rain predicted. Three days after flash floods destroyed towns across eastern Spain, officials reported 202 deaths in Valencia alone, leaving survivors trapped in homes or isolated without access to food, clean water, or electricity. The Spanish weather agency Aemet has issued new alerts as further rain is anticipated, putting already hard-hit regions on high alert. -
Israel Pounds Lebanon and Gaza Amid 'Israeli Stubbornness' Claims, as U.S. Truce Efforts Falter
Israel launched a wave of overnight airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, including the Dahiyeh neighborhood, marking one of the heaviest bombardments in the region since hostilities with Hezbollah reignited last month. The air raids destroyed several buildings across multiple neighborhoods, Lebanon's National News Agency reported, though there was no immediate confirmation on casualties. 
Israel launched a wave of overnight airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, including the Dahiyeh neighborhood, marking one of the heaviest bombardments in the region since hostilities with Hezbollah reignited last month. The air raids destroyed several buildings across multiple neighborhoods, Lebanon's National News Agency reported, though there was no immediate confirmation on casualties. -
Seven Killed in Hezbollah Attacks, Israel Strikes Key Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon and Syria
Hezbollah rocket attacks on Thursday killed seven people in northern Israel, making it one of the deadliest days in recent months for civilians amid escalating hostilities between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group. The attacks targeted agricultural areas near Metula and Haifa, underscoring the heightened threat in northern Israel as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensify airstrikes against Hezbollah strongholds. 
Hezbollah rocket attacks on Thursday killed seven people in northern Israel, making it one of the deadliest days in recent months for civilians amid escalating hostilities between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group. The attacks targeted agricultural areas near Metula and Haifa, underscoring the heightened threat in northern Israel as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensify airstrikes against Hezbollah strongholds. -
North Korean Troops Arrive Near Ukraine's Front Lines: Zelensky Warns of Imminent Clashes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that North Korean troops could be involved in battles within days, escalating the scope of the conflict. Zelensky's remarks came during an interview with South Korea's national broadcaster, Korean Broadcasting System, where he expressed concern over North Korean troops reportedly stationed in Russia's Kursk region 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that North Korean troops could be involved in battles within days, escalating the scope of the conflict. Zelensky's remarks came during an interview with South Korea's national broadcaster, Korean Broadcasting System, where he expressed concern over North Korean troops reportedly stationed in Russia's Kursk region -
U.S. Warns of Kim Regime Collapse if Nuclear Attack Occurs, Hours Before North Korea's New ICBM Test
The U.S. has issued a stark warning to North Korea, declaring that any nuclear attack from Pyongyang would lead to the "end of the Kim regime." Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's comments came Wednesday during a joint security conference with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun in Washington, underscoring escalating tensions over North Korea's nuclear ambitions and recent military cooperation with Russia. 
The U.S. has issued a stark warning to North Korea, declaring that any nuclear attack from Pyongyang would lead to the "end of the Kim regime." Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's comments came Wednesday during a joint security conference with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun in Washington, underscoring escalating tensions over North Korea's nuclear ambitions and recent military cooperation with Russia. -
Devastating Floods Kill Nearly 100 in Spain’s Valencia, Thousands Stranded as Emergency Crews Search for Survivors
Spain is grappling with one of its worst natural disasters in recent history after torrential rains unleashed devastating floods that killed at least 95 people and left many stranded or unaccounted for in the eastern Valencia region. This unexpected deluge began late Tuesday, transforming roads into rivers and tearing through towns with a force that upended vehicles, uprooted trees, and left communities struggling for survival. Spanish authorities fear that the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue operations. 
Spain is grappling with one of its worst natural disasters in recent history after torrential rains unleashed devastating floods that killed at least 95 people and left many stranded or unaccounted for in the eastern Valencia region. This unexpected deluge began late Tuesday, transforming roads into rivers and tearing through towns with a force that upended vehicles, uprooted trees, and left communities struggling for survival. Spanish authorities fear that the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue operations. -
North Korea’s Record-Breaking Missile Test Reaches Unprecedented Range, Capable of Hitting U.S. Mainland
North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday in what has become its longest recorded missile flight, signaling a marked escalation in the nation's weapons development amid strained global relations and just weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential election. 
North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday in what has become its longest recorded missile flight, signaling a marked escalation in the nation's weapons development amid strained global relations and just weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential election. -
North Korean Troops Deployed to Ukraine Frontlines: U.S. Confirms Escalation in Russia-Ukraine War
The United States has confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops to support Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that North Korean soldiers, wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment, have moved to the Kursk region, near the Ukrainian border. 
The United States has confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops to support Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that North Korean soldiers, wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment, have moved to the Kursk region, near the Ukrainian border. -
Canada Accuses India's Amit Shah of Orchestrating Campaign Against Sikh Separatists
In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, the Canadian government has publicly accused India's Home Minister, Amit Shah, of orchestrating a campaign targeting Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. The accusations have raised concerns about transnational repression and strained relations between the two countries, both of which are key allies of the West. 
In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, the Canadian government has publicly accused India's Home Minister, Amit Shah, of orchestrating a campaign targeting Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. The accusations have raised concerns about transnational repression and strained relations between the two countries, both of which are key allies of the West.
