North Korea has opened a new memorial museum in Pyongyang honoring its soldiers who were killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in the war in Ukraine. The ceremony, attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and senior Russian officials, marked both the museum’s inauguration and the anniversary of operations in Russia’s Kursk region. South Korean intelligence estimates that around 15,000 North Korean troops were … Continue reading North Korea opens museum commemorating troops killed fighting for Russia

At least four people were killed and dozens injured when two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia. A long-distance train crashed into the rear of a stopped commuter train, severely damaging one car and trapping several passengers. About 38 passengers were taken to hospitals, while all 240 people on the long-distance train were reported safe. Authorities are investigating the cause of the … Continue reading Trains collide near Indonesia’s capital, killing at least 4 people

Global military spending hit a record $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th straight year of growth, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Europe drove much of the increase with a 14% surge, while countries in Asia and Oceania also significantly boosted defense budgets, led by China’s continued expansion. Spending by Russia and Ukraine remained extremely high as their war continued, with Ukraine … Continue reading Global military spending surges and reaches record high

At least 16 people were killed in strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied areas, and Russia as fighting continued during the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Russian attacks on Dnipro caused the highest casualties, while Ukraine launched drone strikes in Crimea, Luhansk, and inside Russia. Ukraine also hit a major oil refinery deep in Russian territory, highlighting its growing long-range drone capabilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy … Continue reading At least 16 dead in strikes across Ukraine and Russia

Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks were arrested at the country’s main international airport after authorities discovered a record 242 pounds of potent cannabis hidden in their luggage. The group had returned from a short trip to Bangkok, where the drugs were concealed in false compartments, and were handed over to police for court proceedings. Most of the monks were young students whose trip had been funded … Continue reading 22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northern Japan early Monday near Sarabetsu on Hokkaido, according to monitoring agencies. The quake occurred at a depth of about 81 kilometers, and officials reported no damage, injuries, or tsunami threat. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed it was outside the region covered by a recent megaquake advisory. The event followed a stronger 7.7 offshore quake a week earlier that had … Continue reading Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan

Police in Northern Ireland condemned a car-bomb attack on a police station in Dunmurry as an attempt to disrupt the 1998 Good Friday Agreement. The improvised explosive device, made from a gas cylinder, detonated after being delivered to the site in a vehicle driven by an unwilling delivery driver. Authorities said nearby residents were evacuated before the explosion, and no injuries were reported. Officials described … Continue reading Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station

Syria has begun its first public trial of officials linked to former president Bashar al-Assad, marking a major step in post-war accountability. Atef Najib, a former security chief and Assad’s cousin, is facing charges over abuses that helped spark the 2011 uprising. The case centers on the arrest and torture of teenagers in Daraa, which triggered protests that led to the Syrian Civil War. Assad … Continue reading Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus