North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US and says Putin could visit at an ‘early date’

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Sunday it has agreed to further strategic and tactical cooperation with Russia to establish a “new multi-polarized international order,” as the two countries work to build a united front in the face of their separate, intensifying tensions with the United States. In describing North Korean Foreign Minister Choe … Read more

IDF expands south Gaza offensive, UN stresses protections

Israeli troops and tanks gather near the border with the Gaza Strip on December 3, 2023, after battles resumed between Israel and Hamas militants, as clashes continue between Israel and Hamas militants on December 3, 2023.  Jack Guez | AFP | Getty Images The Israeli military is expanding its offensive in southern Gaza, where for … Read more

New Paraguay president stresses South American nation’s ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — President Santiago Peña mentioned Paraguay and Taiwan are “not simply allies, but additionally brothers” when he was sworn in because the South American nation’s new president on Tuesday. Peña took the presidential oath exterior the federal government palace within the capital of Asunción in a ceremony attended by a number of regional … Read more