North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare public appearance at a high-level military and scientific meeting, calling for a significant strengthening of the country's "nuclear shield and sword" as part of a "new important nuclear strategy." The rhetoric comes amid increased tensions on the Korean Peninsula and follows recent reports from Seoul sug
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Loses External Power for Third Day
Safety concerns are escalating at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine after the final external power line was reportedly cut three days ago, forcing the plant to rely solely on backup diesel generators. Ukrainian officials and international observers fear Russia may be deliberately manufacturing a crisis to solidify its
Moldova's Pivotal Pro-EU Election Draws Global Scrutiny
Moldova holds a crucial parliamentary election tomorrow, seen as a tight contest between the pro-European ruling party and a powerful alliance of pro-Russian, Soviet-nostalgic opposition groups. Western leaders have ramped up support for Chișinău, while Moldovan authorities report widespread Russian meddling attempts, including disinformation cam
US-China Trade War Escalates with Pharma Tariffs
President Trump's administration imposed new 100% tariffs on patented pharmaceuticals and heavy trucks imported from China, citing national security concerns and aiming to incentivize domestic manufacturing. The aggressive move has prompted immediate concern from major US retailers and industry groups who warn of inevitable price spikes for consume