North Korea delivered 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units, with leader Kim Jong Un advocating for the continued expansion of the country’s nuclear program to counter U.S. threats. Kim’s intent to deploy battlefield nuclear weapons along the South Korean border and authorize preemptive nuclear strikes has raised global concerns. The launchers, produced by North Korean munitions factories, are designed to fire tactical ballistic … Continue reading North Korean leader marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

Mali has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine after Ukraine supplied intelligence to Malian rebels who ambushed Wagner Group forces in July. Malian government spokesman Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga condemned Ukraine’s actions, stating that Mali has always advocated for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ukraine’s Security Service representative Andriy Yusov confirmed providing intelligence that enabled the successful operation against Russian forces, CNN has reported. The … Continue reading Mali severs diplomatic relations with Ukraine for providing intelligence to rebels for Wagner ambush

The U.S. has handed over its last military base in Niger, Airbase 201 in Agadez, to local authorities, following the earlier withdrawal from Airbase 101 in Niamey. The U.S. Department of Defense and Niger’s Ministry of Defense confirmed this in a joint statement. American troops have until September 15 to complete their withdrawal, with around two dozen remaining for administrative tasks at the U.S. embassy. … Continue reading US hands over the last military base in Niger to the ruling junta

Individuals arrested in connection with last week’s nationwide riots have appeared in court. The unrest began in Southport following the fatal stabbing of three girls, and spread to various cities, fueled by far-right misinformation online. Among those in court was a 14-year-old boy from Liverpool, who admitted to violent disorder. He was part of a group that set off fireworks towards the public and police … Continue reading First group of people involved in riots appear in court – with one swearing as he was taken away

The United Nations has fired nine employees of its agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, after an investigation found they “may have been involved” in the October 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq stated that there was sufficient information to justify the terminations, though further corroboration is needed. The investigation initially looked into 19 UNRWA employees, finding evidence insufficient for 10 of … Continue reading UN says nine employees ‘may have been involved’ in October 7 Hamas attack