Kim Jong Un praised North Korean troops who fought in Russia’s Kursk region for choosing “self-detonation” to avoid capture. He made the remarks during a memorial ceremony honoring soldiers killed while supporting Russia’s war effort in Russia. Western and South Korean officials estimate North Korea sent thousands of elite troops to assist Russian operations in the area. Reports from Ukraine previously described instances of North … Continue reading Kim Jong Un said North Korean troops chose ‘self-detonation’ to avoid capture by Ukraine

Brazil’s Congress voted to override a presidential veto and pass a law that could reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence for allegedly plotting a coup. The move is seen as a setback for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whose government is expected to challenge the law in court. Legal experts say the legislation may cut decades from Bolsonaro’s sentence by limiting how overlapping … Continue reading Brazil’s Congress overrides Lula’s veto of a bill to reduce Bolsonaro’s sentence

Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar, according to state media. She has been detained since the 2021 military coup and was previously sentenced to 33 years in prison on multiple charges widely criticized by rights groups. Officials said the transfer and sentence reductions were part of religious holiday pardons meant to show “humanitarian concern.” Her sentence was … Continue reading Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest

President Donald Trump threatened to reduce U.S. troop levels in Germany after tensions with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Trump said the U.S. is reviewing its military presence and accused Germany of being unhelpful in the war effort. Merz criticized Washington’s handling of the Iran conflict but maintained that relations with Trump remain stable. The dispute comes amid broader strain over … Continue reading Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany

The Trump administration has reportedly terminated all 22 members of the National Science Board, according to two dismissed board members. The board, created in 1950, advises the National Science Foundation and the federal government on science and engineering policy and is typically composed of academics and industry experts serving six-year terms. Members said they were removed without explanation and were told the decision took immediate … Continue reading Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington for a state visit, meeting President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House amid heightened tensions and recent security concerns. The visit included private meetings, a tour of the White House grounds, and a British embassy garden party attended by US officials and political figures. Charles is scheduled to address a state dinner … Continue reading King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Trumps at White House

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a proposed congressional redistricting map that could shift the state from a 20–8 Republican advantage to a 24–4 advantage. The plan is expected to advance through the GOP-controlled legislature in a special session but has already drawn criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans. Critics argue the early release of a partisan-labeled map may violate Florida’s constitutional “Fair Districts” rules … Continue reading Ron DeSantis releases new congressional map creating four more GOP-leaning seats in Florida

Virginia’s Supreme Court justices questioned whether the state legislature properly followed constitutional rules when approving a congressional redistricting plan that voters narrowly passed. The plan could give Democrats up to four additional House seats, but Republicans argue the amendment process was flawed because lawmakers voted too late during an election period. The court is considering whether “election” includes early voting, which could invalidate the legislature’s … Continue reading Virginia weighs legality of new congressional map favoring Democrats

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the stalled US–Iran negotiations, saying the United States is being “humiliated” and outmaneuvered by Iran’s leadership. His comments came after multiple rounds of indirect talks in Islamabad ended without progress, despite the Trump administration’s claim that it held leverage. Iran recently proposed focusing negotiations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz while postponing nuclear and sanctions issues, a plan mediators say … Continue reading US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich Merz