War & Conflict
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North Korea claims to have conducted another underwater nuclear strike ‘drone’ test.
Apr 8, 2023North Korea claimed Friday that it had tested another underwater nuclear attack drone in response to military maneuvers conducted by South Korea and the United States. “A national defence science research institute in the DPRK carried... -
Death sentence for Iranian accused of killing 7 at protests
Apr 7, 2023According to the judiciary, an Iranian court has ordered the execution of a man accused of killing seven people during nationwide protests last year. Abbas Kurkuri was charged with capital offenses of “moharebeh,” or “war against... -
Bangladesh condemns Israeli attack at Al-Aqsa mosque
Apr 6, 2023Bangladesh has strongly denounced the occupying Israeli forces’ aggression against innocent pilgrims and citizens at the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem during prayers on Wednesday morning. According to a public information department (PID) handout... -
Bangladesh abstains from voting on Ukraine resolution at UN
Apr 5, 2023Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and 14 other countries have abstained from voting on a United Nations resolution on the condition of human rights in Ukraine as a result of Russian aggression. The resolution passed on Tuesday called... -
Japan changes rules to allow aid to foreign militaries
Apr 5, 2023Under new rules announced Wednesday, Japan will begin providing aid to militaries of “like-minded countries,” as Tokyo develops a more proactive defense policy to handle growing regional threats. The new framework will be distinct from Japan’s... -
Invasion damages $2.6 bn worth of Ukraine’s heritage, culture: UN
Apr 4, 2023According to a United Nations organization, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused $2.6 billion in damage to the country’s heritage and cultural sites. Culture, tourism, sports, and entertainment have lost a total of $15.1 billion... -
Russia to boost military in northwest as Finland joins NATO
Apr 3, 2023Russia announced on Monday that it would increase its military presence in the country’s west and northwest in reaction to Finland’s membership in NATO. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated earlier in the day that Finland will... -
Car bombing rocks Syria capital: state media
Apr 3, 2023Damascus, the capital of Syria, was rocked by a car bombing on Sunday night, according to state media. There were no casualties reported, and no one group claimed credit for the attack. “An explosive device detonated... -
Ukraine furious over Russian UN Security Council presidency
Apr 2, 2023President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine blasted Russia, whose commander is accused of war crimes, for taking over the UN Security Council on Saturday, calling it an absurd and destructive move. The last time Russia presided over... -
Russia adopts new anti-west global strategy
Apr 1, 2023A new Russian foreign policy initiative sanctioned by President Vladimir Putin on Friday aims to limit Western “dominance” and names China and India as important potential allies. The new paper solidifies the severe Cold War-style rift...