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Kim Jong Un pledges major North Korean naval upgrade within eight months
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans for a major naval defense upgrade within eight months, alongside sweeping state enterprise reforms in Thailand.
UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has signed a £662m three-year agreement with France to increase security and surveillance along northern French beaches.
Russia says Germany wants war again after Leipzig drone accusation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Germany wants war again after Berlin accused Moscow of orchestrating a foiled drone plot at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Heathrow Airport Restores Full Runway Operations
Heathrow Airport has resumed normal flight operations following the rapid containment of a grass fire near its southern runway.
Black Ammo enterprise producing ammunition and explosives covered near Kiev
Russian forces have struck the Black Ammo manufacturing enterprise in Boryspil near Kiev, targeting key facilities supplying Ukraine's security forces.
Heathrow and Paddington train services resume after grass fire disruption
Train services linking London Paddington with Heathrow Airport and Reading resumed normal operations following a major trackside grass fire.
Kremlin Says Ukraine Talks With U.S. Envoys Were 'Useful.' No Sign of Breakthrough.
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner concluded a three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow without a breakthrough, despite a temporary three-day strike pause.
Putin meets US envoys at Kremlin for renewed Ukraine peace talks
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday in a renewed push to end the war in Ukraine.
Michigan appeals federal ruling blocking Whitmer bid to shut down Line 5
Michigan state officials have appealed a federal decision blocking the state from enforcing its termination of the Line 5 easement beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
MTA worker Moet McCullum killed by subway train in the Bronx
An overnight transit construction project in the Bronx turned fatal when a subway train struck and killed 11-month MTA veteran Moet McCullum.
Tokayev makes new appointments to Kazakhstan’s Security Council
Murat Baimukashev takes over as the Head of the Office of the Security Council of Kazakhstan, accompanied by several new deputy leadership assignments.
Medvedev threatens strikes on German defence plants after sabotage claim
Medvedev threatens strikes on German defence plants after sabotage claim
America’s Cup, Frecciarossa official sponsor di Luna Rossa
Frecciarossa has been named the official sponsor of the Italian sailing team Luna Rossa, partnering to showcase Italian excellence ahead of the America’s Cup.
Why Travel Experts Say "Slow Travel" Habits From the Past Can Save Your Next Vacation
As revenge travel fades, data from the European Travel Commission and Expedia reveals a major shift toward slow travel, rail journeys, and secondary cities.
Kyrgyzstan expects over 100,000 visitors for 2026 World Nomad Games
Kyrgyzstan prepares to host over 100,000 visitors for the VI World Nomad Games, welcoming delegations and athletes from more than 110 countries.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to face qualifiers in US Open opener
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were drawn to face a team advancing from the qualifying tournament in the opening round of the US Open mixed doubles.
US forces redirect 70 commercial vessels amid Iran blockade
US military forces have redirected 70 commercial vessels as part of an escalating naval blockade targeting Iran, severely disrupting Middle East energy exports.
Uzbekistan’s president congratulates Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Qurultay elections
Uzbekistan's president has congratulated Kazakhstan's leader on the successful conclusion of the country's first single-chamber Qurultay parliament elections.
PM Bektenov casts his vote in 2026 Qurultay elections
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has cast his ballot in Kazakhstan's first Qurultay elections under the country's new constitutional system.
Kazakhstan holds first-ever elections for new unicameral Qurultay
Kazakhstan has begun voting in its historic first elections for the newly established unicameral Qurultay, replacing the former bicameral parliament.