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Kim Jong Un joins Xi and Putin in Beijing parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is traveling to Beijing aboard his armored train to attend a massive military parade on Wednesday, where he is expected to appear alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in what observers describe as a historic moment. Kim departed......

EU defense spending set to hit record high in 2025

The European Union is expected to reach a new record in defense spending this year, with expenditures projected at €381 billion, according to the European Defence Agency (EDA). This figure surpasses last year’s €343 billion, which had already set a historic peak compared to 2023. “Europe......

Pedro Sánchez accuses Spanish judges of politicizing justice

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has accused certain judges of using the judiciary for political purposes, in response to ongoing investigations targeting members of his family and close associates. In a rare televised interview with Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE, Sánchez stated:......

South Korea says 2,000 North Korean troops killed in Ukraine war

Approximately 2,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly been killed while fighting in the ongoing war in Ukraine alongside Russian forces, according to South Korean intelligence assessments disclosed on Tuesday. The updated figure was shared by South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun following a closed-door......

Belgium to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN general assembly

Belgium has announced that it will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York this September. The declaration was made by Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, who emphasized that Brussels is joining other countries such as France,......

Rudy Giuliani recovering after New Hampshire car crash

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who also served as an adviser and personal lawyer to former President Donald Trump, is recovering after being injured in a car accident in New Hampshire on Saturday. Giuliani’s head of security and local authorities have confirmed that the 81-year-old is......

Lebanon pledges stronger border controls to combat smuggling

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pledged on Monday to strengthen border controls in Lebanon during a meeting with a delegation from the Bekaa Valley Industrialists Association. The initiative aims to curb smuggling, which negatively affects domestic production and consumption. During the visit, President......

Renault’s new CEO reshuffles executive leadership to drive growth

Renault’s new CEO, François Provost, has initiated a major reshuffle of the company’s executive leadership, effective Monday, September 1, aiming to accelerate growth and improve commercial efficiency across the brand portfolio. A new role of Chief Growth Officer has been created to......

South Korea suspends propaganda radio broadcasts to North

Seoul announced on Monday the suspension of its propaganda radio broadcasts aimed at North Korea, a move intended to ease military tensions and promote dialogue with its nuclear-armed neighbor. The broadcasts, under the station Voice of Freedom, have been transmitted since 1962 and are produced by the......

Thousands protest across Indonesia as military deployed

Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets on Monday in several cities as the military was deployed in Jakarta following violent unrest that has left six dead in recent days. The demonstrations began last week over controversial housing allowances for lawmakers, which many citizens deemed excessive. The......

Lagarde sounds alarm over Trump controlling U.S. monetary policy

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), warned on Monday that if former U.S. President Donald Trump were to gain control over American monetary policy, it would pose “a very serious danger” to both the U.S. and global economies. Speaking on Radio Classique, Lagarde......

Norway selects UK frigates in €11.5 billion defense deal

Norway has chosen to purchase British-built Type 26 frigates in a deal worth around €11.5 billion, marking one of the country’s most significant defense contracts. The decision comes as a blow to France’s Naval Group, which was also competing to supply its own defense and intervention......

Pakistan helicopter crash during training exercise kills five

A government helicopter crashed on Monday during a training exercise in northern Pakistan, killing five people, local police reported. The helicopter, operated by the local government, was attempting to land at a newly constructed heliport in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, an area known for its high mountains......