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2,000 North Korean soldiers moving toward Ukraine front: Report
Approximately 2,000 North Korean soldiers have completed military training in eastern Russia and are being deployed to western regions near the Ukrainian border, according to reports from Ukrainian military sources and Japan’s Kyodo News. These troops are expected to be stationed in the Kursk region, where Russian forces have been repelling Ukrainian incursions since August.… -
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian unit accused of war crimes in Kursk
Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed a unit from Russia’s 155th Marine Brigade, a military group that has been accused of war crimes during the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian military confirmed the incident, which took place in the Kursk region, where Russian forces have suffered heavy losses. The 155th Marine Brigade, part of Russia’s Pacific Fleet,… -
Arizona man arrested in Dem office shootings, over 120 firearms seized
Police arrested a 60-year-old Arizona man in connection with multiple shootings targeting a Democratic campaign office in Tempe, Arizona. Authorities discovered more than 120 firearms, including machine guns, at his home, raising concerns about the potential escalation of his actions. Investigators are now examining whether the suspect had broader plans for violence. The Tempe Police… -
Iranian general charged in plot to assassinate dissident journalist in US
An Iranian military official is facing charges for allegedly orchestrating a plot to assassinate an Iranian-American journalist in New York, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday, Oct. 22. The charges expose an international network of conspirators working to silence a prominent critic of the Iranian regime, according to the DOJ. Ruhollah Bazghandi, a… -
South Korea tackles population crisis with foreign caregivers
South Korea launched a pilot program aimed at addressing its declining population and childcare shortage by hiring immigrant caregivers from the Philippines. The program assists families with children under 12 or those expecting a baby. The program started in August 2024 and brought in 100 Filipino caregivers. The caregivers work either full-time or part-time and… -
Pentagon confirms North Korean military presence in Russia
The U.S. government confirmed that members of the North Korean military are now in Russia, though their exact mission remains unclear. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that while there is evidence of North Korean forces on Russian soil, their specific role is still being evaluated. This marks the first official U.S. confirmation following earlier accusations… -
‘Blade Runner 2049’ studio sues Tesla over AI-generated images
Alcon Entertainment, the company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing the group of copyright infringement. This new lawsuit claims that Tesla used AI-generated images resembling scenes from the film to promote its new autonomous vehicle, the “Cybercab” — a fully autonomous robotaxi the company… -
Fashion mogul Mike Jeffries, partner arrested for sex trafficking scheme
Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, and his partner, Matthew Smith, were arrested Tuesday, Oct. 22, on charges of sex trafficking following a yearlong investigation by the FBI and federal prosecutors in Brooklyn. The two men, along with a middleman, Jim Jacobson, are accused of recruiting young men with promises of modeling… -
Navy identifies trailblazing pilots killed in jet crash near Mount Rainier
Two U.S. Navy aviators have been identified as the pilots killed in last week’s jet crash during a training mission in northeast Washington, Navy officials said Monday, Oct 21. Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay Evans and Lt. Serena Wileman, both 31 and from California, died when their EA-18G Growler jet went down 30 miles west of Yakima.… -
US gives Lebanese nationals protected status during Israel-Hezbollah conflict
The Biden administration has granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to approximately 11,000 Lebanese nationals currently living in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday, Oct. 18. The designation allows those eligible to remain and work legally in the U.S. for 18 months, provided they were present in the country as of Oct.… -
South Korean intelligence agency confirms North troops sent to Russia
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has reported that North Korea sent 1,500 special forces to Russia to assist in its war against Ukraine, with thousands more expected to follow. These troops, transported by Russian naval ships between Oct. 8 and 13, are currently stationed at military bases in Vladivostok, Ussuriysk, Khabarovsk and Blagoveshchensk. Intelligence… -
Explosive packages in DHL warehouses raise Russian sabotage fears
Counterterrorism officials in the United Kingdom and Germany are investigating suspected Russian sabotage targeting European transportation networks, with concerns about potential threats to aviation security. In July 2024, a package caught fire at a DHL warehouse in Birmingham, raising concerns it may have been deliberately planted on a plane destined for the U.K. Officials are… -
Iran warns of retaliation as Israeli strikes intensify across Lebanon, Syria
Iran has warned Israel that any retaliation for an earlier missile attack will be met with equal force, escalating concerns of a broader Middle East conflict. Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, said Thursday, Oct. 17, that Iran could penetrate Israel’s defenses if Israeli aggression continues. The warning follows a missile barrage launched…