South Korea Says 4,700 North Korean Troops Killed or Injured Fighting for Russia
South Korea’s intelligence agency reported that approximately 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) disclosed the figure in a closed door meeting on Wednesday, following Russia and North Korea’s confirmation earlier this week that North Korean troops have been deployed to Ukraine to assist Russia in regaining control of the Kursk region. (Read More)
Clashes Between Druze Militias and Government Forces in Syria Enter Second Day; 16 Reported Dead
At least 16 civilians and security personnel have been killed in ongoing clashes between Druze militias and government forces near Damascus, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), marking the second consecutive day of violence in Druze-majority areas around the capital. (Read More)
Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Military Strike Within Days
Pakistan said Wednesday it has credible intelligence that India plans to launch military action against it within days amid escalating tensions between the two countries following a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indian-administered Kashmir. (Read More)
North Korea Tests Supersonic Missiles from New Warship ‘Choe Hyon’
North Korea tested weapons from its new 5,000-ton warship, the Choe Hyon, earlier this week, launching missiles and artillery during drills off the country's west coast, according to state-run media outlet Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The tests, conducted near the port city of Nampo on Monday and Tuesday, were observed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Read More)
UK Joins US in Airstrikes on Houthi Drone Sites in Yemen
British fighter jets joined U.S. forces in airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen late Tuesday, marking the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) first involvement in an American-led bombing campaign against the group. According to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Royal Air Force Typhoon jets, supported by Voyager air tankers, struck a group of buildings about 15 miles south of Sanaa. The ministry said the site was used by the Houthis to manufacture drones used in attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. (Read More)
Exclusive: UN Panel Investigates Emirati Links to Seized Weapons in Darfur | Reuters
A U.N. panel is investigating how Bulgarian mortar rounds exported to the UAE in 2019 ended up with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), after matching munitions were seized in Darfur last November. Bulgaria confirmed the sale to the UAE but denied approving any re-export. The UAE disputes any ongoing investigation and denies arming the RSF, though it declined to provide full flight manifests requested by U.N. investigators. (Read More)
Arson Suspect Arrested as Wildfires Rage West of Jerusalem
Israeli police arrested a 50-year-old man from East Jerusalem on Wednesday on suspicion of attempting to start a fire in southern Jerusalem, as major wildfires ravaged the forests west of the city. The arrest came after a tip that someone was seen trying to set fire to vegetation. Police said the man tried to flee but was caught with a lighter, cotton wool, and other flammable materials. He was taken for questioning at the Oz police station in East Jerusalem. (Read More)
Iran Port Blast’s Epicenter Tied to Supreme Leader’s Foundation, Says Report
The explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei port, which killed dozens and injured more than 1,000, originated at a facility linked to a powerful charitable foundation controlled by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s office, according to the Associated Press. The news outlet said the facility is owned by Bonyad Mostazafan, a U.S.-sanctioned conglomerate used to enrich Khamenei’s office, “reward his political allies and persecute the regime’s enemies.” (Read More)
Could China's U.S. Spies Conduct Physical Sabotage in a Conflict? | RAND
U.S. officials warn China’s spy network is evolving from monitoring dissidents to preparing for potential sabotage. Operatives linked to Beijing have harassed U.S. residents, targeted infrastructure sites, and used covert tactics that suggest readiness for physical attacks. The FBI is tracking rising threats as concerns grow over China's expanding reach on U.S. soil. (Read More)
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