North Korea resumed its missile program Thursday, Sept. 12, launching several short-range ballistic missiles from Pyongyang that traveled 220 miles toward the East Sea, landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. This series of launches marks North Korea’s return to missile testing after a two-month break. The missile tests followed an unusual incident in which North…

New satellite imagery revealed on Wednesday, Sept. 11, shows what appears to be the Russian cargo ship that brought ballistic missiles to Russia from Iran. The vessel known as the Olya-3, was spotted in the Caspian Sea off of the coast of southwest Russia. The pictures are reportedly seen as further evidence to back up…

New footage from North Korea shows teenage girls being publicly shamed and arrested for watching banned South Korean dramas, further highlighting the regime’s extreme media control. The video, obtained by South Korea’s KBS Media, captures a group of young girls, including a 16-year-old student, confessing to consuming what the regime labels “impure” media. The girls…

A Japanese toothpaste commercial was pulled off the air because it accidentally made people think they were facing a national emergency. Lion Corporation, a major household goods manufacturer, debuted the commercial for its Systema Gum Plus Premium Toothpaste. For a country known its quirky, often bizarre commercials, the ad seemed pretty tame on the surface.…

Russia’s missile and drone barrage on Ukraine on Monday, Aug. 26, wasn’t just one of the largest since the war began — it came with a hefty price tag. Ukrainian estimates put the cost of the attack at around $1.3 billion, highlighting the enormous financial toll of Russia’s ongoing military campaign. The assault, which targeted…

The United States is undergoing a significant update to its nuclear defense strategy. According to reports from The New York Times, President Biden approved changes to the country’s highly classified Nuclear Employment Guidance. These updates come as global dynamics shift, driven by increasing nuclear threats from Russia, China and North Korea. “This is about preparing…

U.S. and South Korean forces have kicked off their 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, a massive military drill designed to boost their defense capabilities against North Korea’s ever-growing nuclear threat. The drills, which feature around 19,000 South Korean troops and a series of land, air and sea exercises, are meant to prepare both nations for…

Ukraine declared full control over parts of Russia’s Kursk region on Thursday, Aug. 15, just 10 days into its surprise offensive. The incursion is the deepest breach into Russian territory since the war began in February 2022. Ukrainian forces announced on Thursday that they have setup a military administrative office to “maintain law and order”…

Tensions are mounting on the Korean Peninsula as South Korea and the United States prepare for key annual joint military drills amid increasing nuclear threats from North Korea. The exercises, scheduled for Aug. 19-29, are designed to improve defenses against missile strikes, GPS jamming and cyber threats. North Korea often perceives these drills as preparations…

In a coordinated effort, officials from the United States, Britain and South Korea issued a joint statement disclosing that North Korean hackers have been systematically infiltrating and stealing sensitive military secrets. According to the statement, North Korean-affiliated hackers have successfully breached several critical U.S. agencies. Among the affected entities are Air Force bases in Texas…