Monthly Archives: June, 2024
South Korea summons Russian ambassador as tensions rise with North Korea
South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador to protest the country’s new defense pact with North Korea on Friday, as border tensions continued to rise with vague threats and brief, seemingly accidental incursions by North Korean troops.
Russia-North Korea pact could dent China’s influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both
With no obvious options, China appears to be keeping its distance as Russia and North Korea move closer to each other with a new defense pact that could tilt the balance of power among the three authoritarian states.
U.S. ‘incredibly’ concerned that Putin may arm North Korea amid a third border incursion
Akey U.S. ally fired warning shots Friday — live ones to repel North Korean soldiers and a diplomatic volley to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin, as tensions rise after his new mutual defense pact with Kim Jong Un.
The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal gun control law that is intended to protect victims of domestic violence.
And then there was one: Mark Rutte. Romania’s president withdraws from the race for NATO chief
Romania’s president has withdrawn from the race to become NATO’s next secretary general, leaving outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte all but certain to head the world’s biggest military organization from October.
Illegally brewed liquor kills at least 34 with dozens hospitalized in southern India
At least 34 people have died and dozens hospitalized after drinking illegally brewed liquor in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, local media reported on Thursday.
Supreme Court decision saves Trump-era tax change, dodges big loss in federal tax revenue
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a controversial Trump-era tax on foreign income, a win for the federal government which had warned the failed challenge could have cost the government hundreds of billions – and perhaps trillions – of dollars in tax revenue.
Ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in fatal assault sinks in Red Sea in their second sinking
A bulk carrier sank days after an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who are believed to have killed one mariner on board, authorities said early Wednesday. It was the second ship sunk in the rebels’ campaign targeting Red Sea shipping.
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