Norway’s government and two major opposition parties have agreed to open the Arctic Ocean for seabed mineral exploration.Officials say the decision aligns with Norway’s strategy to seek economic opportunities beyond oil and gas.Greenpeace Norway and Norwegian Bellona have criticized the move, expressing concerns about the impact on marine life.Norway’s minority…

Six people were taken into custody in Belgium and the Netherlands in connection with an investigation into suspected exports of “sensitive” products and technology.The focus of the investigation includes illegal exports of dual-use goods and money laundering.The arrests occurred during searches of private homes and company headquarters.Six people have been…

A 39-year-old German man accused of forming an armed group against COVID-19 measures in 2021 has been arrested in Portugal.The suspect, whose name has not been disclosed, lived in Bavaria and was charged in June by prosecutors.Along with two others, he is accused of forming a criminal organization and an…

A volcanic eruption on Indonesia’s Mount Marapi caught dozens of climbers by surprise over the weekend, killing at least 22, with rescuers continuing to search the dangerous slopes for a missing climber, authorities said Tuesday.Dozens of climbers were near the danger zone when the initial eruption on Sunday spewed thick…

A heartwarming video shows the first day of school for 5-year-old Emilia Aloni after she was kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas terrorists for seven weeks.Emilia, who was freed on Nov. 24, was held hostage in Gaza along with her mother, Danielle. The little girl was spotted in the touching video…

Passengers on an international flight experienced severe turbulence Tuesday, which left around 14 people injured.The incident happened on Emirates flight EK421 from Perth to Dubai when the plane began shaking violently, according to The West Australian.Around 14 people were injured when the plane hit severe turbulence as the aircraft approached…

Former Drug Enforcement Administration informant Joseph Vincent has pleaded guilty to his role in the successful 2021 plot to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.Vincent, a dual Haitian-American citizen, faces life in prison on various conspiracy charges.Moïse’s assassination is often blamed for fast-tracking Haiti’s descent into gang-dominated turmoil.A former confidential informant…

The U.S. on Tuesday said Russia rejected a new and a “significant” proposal that would have freed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan.”This was a new proposal in recent weeks. It was a significant proposal,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a press conference.…

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un implored women in the East Asian country to have more children and raise them as “communists,” and wept as he delivered the emotional address to an enraptured audience.”Stopping the decline in birthrates and providing good child care and education are all our family affairs…

Several former top military officials in Paraguay have been arrested as part of a cross-border law enforcement operation with Brazil to disband an arms smuggling ring that brought firearms from Europe to South America, officials said Tuesday.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security was also involved in the year-long investigation, according…