North Korea Launches Missiles as US and South Korea Commence Joint Military Drills

North Korea launched several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, coinciding with the commencement of the first large-scale joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States during President Donald Trump’s second term. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported the missile launches originated from North Korea’s Hwanghae Province, in the southwest. The […]

US Tanker and Container Ship Collide Off UK Coast

A collision between a cargo ship and a tanker carrying jet fuel occurred off the UK coast on Monday, resulting in fires on both vessels and prompting a large-scale rescue operation, according to emergency services. While at least 32 individuals were evacuated to shore, their conditions remain unclear. The tanker’s operator confirmed that all crew […]

Lithuanian Defense Minister Advocates Strength in Negotiations with Russia

EXCLUSIVE: Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė’s childhood under Soviet rule meant Christmas was forbidden. Her mother’s crime? Being born in a Siberian prison camp after her teenage brother was caught distributing leaflets advocating for Lithuanian freedom. This history fuels Lithuanian wariness of Russia and close monitoring of the Kremlin. Šakalienė stated in a Friday interview […]

Study Challenges ICC’s Starvation Claims Against Israel in Gaza

A new study is disputing the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) claims that Israel is causing starvation in Gaza, highlighting Hamas’s control over aid distribution. The Israeli government recently stopped all goods from entering Gaza after Hamas refused to extend the ceasefire and release the remaining hostages. This decision followed criticism from U.N. relief chief Tom […]

UK Prime Minister Faces Criticism for Blocking Bill Aimed at Prohibiting First-Cousin Marriages Amid Concerns Over Health Risks

A renewed push for legislation banning first-cousin marriage by a former Conservative minister and current MP has met with opposition from the ruling Labour party and a British-Muslim MP. Conservative MP Richard Holden argued in Parliament that first-cousin marriages carry significant, often unknown, health risks that are amplified across generations. Medical research has confirmed adverse […]

Vatican: Pope Francis Shows “Slight Improvement” After a Month in Hospital

Pope Francis is showing signs of “slight improvement” and responding positively to oxygen therapy, the Vatican has announced. The 88-year-old Pope was hospitalized on February 14 for respiratory problems that were later diagnosed as bilateral pneumonia. Doctors are closely monitoring the Pope’s condition, and his prognosis remains under evaluation. On Thursday, the Pope recorded a […]

North Korea Reveals Its First Nuclear Submarine

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has revealed its first nuclear-powered submarine, a weapons system that could significantly threaten the security of South Korea and the United States. On Saturday, state media released images of what they termed “a nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine,” coinciding with reports of leader Kim Jong Un’s visits to […]