Kim Yo Jong, department director of the Workers' Party of Korea, stated the DPRK's full support for Russia's actions to protect its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, citing the Ukrainian crisis' roots in Western threats to Russia and dismissing rumors of North Korean troop deployments to Ukraine.
The Trump administration has expressed dissatisfaction with Oman's negotiations with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, specifically objecting to joint control agreements and transit fees. President Trump threatened the sultanate over its diplomatic approach.
South Korea and the U.S. are shortening the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise by nearly half following a request from President Donald Trump, who cited costs and the need to avoid hostile signals to North Korea during ongoing diplomatic efforts.
With Chinese President Xi Jinping’s US visit weeks away, Washington and Beijing have yet to finalize the scope, participants, or lead agencies for planned artificial intelligence talks, leaving the dialogue's structure and industry involvement uncertain.
Iran's armed forces have warned Gulf nations against supporting US military operations following the UAE's decision to sever economic ties with Tehran. The warning comes amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the collapse of US-Iran trade negotiations.
USCIS has issued new policy guidance for Green Card applications, effective September 18, 2026. The rules implement a stricter 'public charge' test, considering a broader range of means-tested public benefits when evaluating an applicant's admissibility.
Australia is upgrading northern air bases, including RAAF Base Tindal, to host advanced fighter jets and surveillance drones. The expansion, supported by US investment, aims to enhance regional deterrence and interoperability amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.
A US congressional advisory panel warned that Washington must develop a national data strategy to prevent China from gaining an insurmountable edge in AI and robotics through its advanced commercialisation of data.
The US President has ordered a substantial reduction of troops in South Korea, citing cost concerns, a gesture toward North Korea, and Seoul's refusal to support US efforts regarding Iran. The move sparks regional security concerns ahead of a visit by China's Wang.
U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves have fallen to their lowest level in over 40 years, dropping below 300 million barrels. Energy analyst Kevin Book discusses the implications for national security and gas prices amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
A study published in Science warns that permafrost thaw and wildfires in Siberia could offset 20 percent of required global methane reductions by 2050, potentially undermining international climate goals.
Actor Gillian Anderson said allegations that The Salt Path memoir was fabricated felt like a betrayal after spending time with subjects Raynor and Moth Winn, following an Observer investigation into the book's claims.
Iranian fisherman Mohammad Amin and others in Bandar Abbas have resumed fishing in the Strait of Hormuz after months of suspended operations caused by US-Iran fighting that left nearly a dozen fishermen dead and others missing.
Japanese official Koizumi will embark on a three-day trip to Australia and India to discuss defense cooperation and potential equipment exports.
South Korea and the U.S. launched the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise on Monday. Seoul aims to use the drills to advance wartime OPCON transition efforts, while North Korea has denounced the maneuvers and launched short-range ballistic missiles.
MacKenzie Scott's donations exceeding $100 million to Undue Medical Debt have enabled the organization to abolish over $40 billion in medical debt across all 50 states, inspiring similar philanthropic efforts.
Australian consultancy Horizzen discovered its corporate identity was stolen by a fake website used in an alleged Chinese espionage campaign. The site was among 13 seized by the FBI following a joint Five Eyes intelligence warning.
Marathon organizers across the US are altering race dates, adjusting start times, and offering shorter routes as climate change drives up temperatures, making running dangerous.
Tehran stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain Iranian, responding to US President Donald Trump's remarks in New York about declaring the strategic waterway US territory amid an ongoing blockade.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responds to US President Donald Trump's claim to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, asserting it 'will remain Iranian'. Tensions escalate over control of the strategic waterway amid blockade and sanctions.
The US has deployed a coastguard training team to Taiwan for a two-week program, enhancing small-boat operations and teamwork amid China's heightened presence east of the island.
Several US water utilities across about a dozen states have been hit by coordinated cyberattacks, raising alarm and prompting suspicions of Iranian state-backed involvement amid widespread infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Analysts warn China that its new international AI body, Waico, must avoid appearing opposed to the US and its allies to prevent deterring prospective members amid global tech polarisation concerns.
Sohan Sethi, a 29-year-old Indian-origin data analyst, faced three H-1B visa rejections before successfully obtaining an O-1 visa for extraordinary ability, allowing him to continue his career in the US.
