November 2024
North Korean Leader's Claim: Russia Has the 'Right' to Defend Itself Against Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un asserted that Russia has the right to defend itself against Ukraine, blaming the U.S. for Ukraine's actions. He pledged to…
Birth Rate in Iran to Fall Below One Million in 1403
Iran's birth rate is projected to fall below one million in 1403, prompting Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi to warn of a demographic crisis. He…
Zelensky: The Number of North Korean Soldiers in Russia Could Reach 100,000
Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that the number of North Korean soldiers in Russia could rise to 100,000 as they assist in the military offensive against…
North Korean Leader Calls for 'Unlimited' Development of Nuclear Weapons
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for unlimited nuclear weapons development in response to perceived threats from the U.S. and its allies. This…
Joe Biden: The World is on the Brink of Major Political Changes
U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized the imminent political changes globally during a meeting with Japanese and South Korean leaders at the APEC summit. He highlighted…
Efforts by the U.S., South Korea, and Japan for a Coordinated Response to North Korea
U.S. President Biden will meet with South Korean and Japanese leaders to coordinate responses to North Korea's military support for Russia in the Ukraine war…
Booker 2024; An Award for Planet Earth
Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel "Orbital," which explores the beauty and fragility of Earth from the perspective of astronauts aboard…
Report from Dadban: School Principal's Threat Led to Arzu Khavari's Suicide
Arzu Khavari, a 16-year-old Afghan student, committed suicide after being threatened with expulsion by her school principal for wearing jeans instead of the school uniform.…
Europe Seeks to Strengthen Defense Cooperation with South Korea
The EU is enhancing defense cooperation with South Korea amid concerns about North Korean troop deployments to Russia for the Ukraine war. Josep Borrell met…