Security

North Korea launches ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan

North Korea launches ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan

On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, North Korea launched a ballistic missile from its eastern coast near the city of Wonsan at 6:00 a.m. local time. This launch comes just two days before joint military exe…

Cross-checked in sources from Canada, United States, India and East Asia, Iran, Russia
North Korean missile attack in Ukraine: a new front

North Korean missile attack in Ukraine: a new front

The missile attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, carried out by North Korea, resulted in six deaths and at least 19 injuries, marking a new chapter in the war. The city was hit by North Korean ballistic m…

Cross-checked in sources from Arab world, United States, Europe, Iran, United Kingdom +1
Trump bets on new sanctions against Iran

Trump bets on new sanctions against Iran

US President Donald Trump has announced a strategic shift in his war against Iran, now betting on new economic sanctions. According to Trump, months of bombings have pushed Iran to the brink of financ…

Cross-checked in sources from United States, India and East Asia, Iran, Israel
Iran and Oman close to agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman close to agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman are close to an agreement that could unlock the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for global oil and gas supplies. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi has announced that the agreemen…

Cross-checked in sources from Arab world, Australia, China, United States, India and East Asia +4