DPRK to Send 6,000 Military Builders, Sappers to Russia’s Kursk Region
The DPRK will dispatch 5,000 builders, two brigades and 1,000 deminers to help restore Russia’s western Kursk region in an agreement with Russia’s Security Council head.
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Cross-Border Showdown: Israel and Iran Escalate Air and Missile Strikes
New cross-border air and missile strikes between Israel and Iran mark a sharp escalation since June 13, raising regional security concerns.
Iran-Israel Clash Sparks ‘Most Dangerous’ Moment in Middle East
Expert analysis says the Iran-Israel clash has thrust the Middle East into its ‘most dangerous state’ since October 2023, with U.S. involvement risking further escalation.
Israel and Iran Trade Blows: Rising Casualties and Risk of Regional War
On day five of their most intense clash, Israel and Iran trade strikes with mounting casualties and fears of a wider Middle East war.
Israel-Iran Crisis Escalates: Global Reactions Unfold
As Israel and Iran exchange fire for a third day, global leaders from the U.S., Turkey and the EU call for urgent diplomacy to avert wider conflict.
Israel’s Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Mark New Escalation, Expert Says
Expert Qin Tian calls Israel’s latest strikes on dozens of Iran’s nuclear sites unprecedented in scope and warns of inevitable, forceful retaliation.
Israel Hits Over 200 Targets in Iran in Weekend Airstrike Wave
Israel’s military says it has struck over 200 targets across Iran since launching a wave of air strikes on Friday, marking a major escalation in regional tensions.
Israel’s Preemptive Strikes on Iran Stoke Middle East Tensions
Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iran triggered emergencies and harsh warnings from Tehran, stoking Middle East tensions without a clear moral high ground for either side.
Asia News Wrap: ROK Halts Loudspeaker Propaganda to the DPRK
This week’s Asia News Wrap highlights the ROK suspending anti-DPRK loudspeaker broadcasts and what it means for regional diplomacy.
Israel Launches Dawn Airstrike on Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Israel launched a preemptive airstrike on Iran early June 13, with explosions heard in Tehran. Israel braces for potential missile and drone retaliation.