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Kim Jong Un threatens attacking, ‘occupying’ South Korea in event of conflict

North Korea’s supreme leader once again threatened military force against the country’s southern counterpart Kim Jong Un made the comments Thursday during a 76th anniversary celebration of the North’s Korean People’s Army.”Defining the South Korean puppets as the most harmful primary foe and invariable principal enemy and deciding it as a…

China moves closer to Taliban regime amid search for natural resources

Late last month, the Taliban ambassador to China, Bilal Karimi, presented his credentials to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, making China the first country to accept a Taliban ambassador.It is a “normal diplomatic arrangement for China to receive the new ambassador,” Chinese Ministry of…

Japan scraps controversial foreign worker program, replacing it with new system

The Japanese government has decided to replace its foreign trainee program, aiming to improve skill development and protect trainees’ rights.Under the new plan, trainees on a three-year visa can transition to a skilled worker category, extending their stay up to five years with potential for permanent residency.Japan faces workforce challenges…

Alleged civilian massacre reported in Ethiopia as US calls for investigation

The U.S. is calling for an investigation into an alleged massacre of civilians in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where a local rights group says more than 80 people were killed last week following clashes between soldiers and armed groups.The U.S. ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, said Friday that the “U.S. government…

Far-right German politician to go on trial for alleged use of Nazi slogan

Björn Höcke, a key figure in the far-right Alternative for Germany party, will stand trial in April for allegedly using a Nazi slogan in a 2021 speech.Prosecutors argue Höcke was aware of the slogan’s origins, though his lawyers deny any “criminal relevance.”The court has scheduled four sessions for the trial,…

Farmers in Italy, Spain and Poland protest over EU policies, demanding action on rising costs

Farmers in Italy, Spain and Poland are protesting against EU farming policies, demanding measures against cost hikes, reduced profits and unfair competition.Similar protests have occurred across the EU recently, with farmers criticizing environmental policies and import competition.The European Commission made concessions, but protests persisted, particularly in Poland due to anger…