Ukrainian forces have captured an injured North Korean soldier who was sent to support Russia’s war, South Korea’s spy agency confirmed Friday. The soldier is believed to be the first North Korean prisoner of war captured since December, when Pyongyang deployed forces to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. The confirmation comes after a photo purporting to show the wounded soldier circulated on Telegram. North Korea has sent more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia, according to Kyiv and Seoul – though Moscow and Pyongyang have neither confirmed nor denied their presence. “This is the first one in a string of captures and killings,” Yang Uk, a research fellow at the Asian Institute for Policy Studies, told the BBC. “For Ukrainians, it’s more beneficial to capture these North Korean troops and
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“It feels different but the important thing is we need to stay humble,” Salah, who leads the league with 16 goals, told Amazon Prime. “We had a few injuries when we were ahead (previously) and we lose it in the end. Hopefully we carry on like that with no injuries and we go on and win it. “This one is very special. Hopefully we win the Premier League for this club. It’s something I dream of.” Liverpool next travel to face West Ham United on Sunday before hosting Manchester United on Jan. 5.
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Money may earn a commission when you click on the products and services below. Opinions are our own, but compensation and in-depth research determine where and how they appear. Learn more about how we make money. When shopping, do you opt for quality (buying a few expensive items with long lifespans) or quantity (picking up several cheaper options even though you know they won’t last)? Your answer to this question can say a lot about the state of your overall finances as well as your personality, new research suggests. While low price tags may initially lure quantity-focused shoppers, these folks tend to spend more in the moment and accrue more debt in the long run. “Buying more [things] makes it harder to track spending,” says Rodrigo Dias, an assistant marketing
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Main opposition Democratic Party’s bid to suspend acting leader Han Duck-soo plunges country into further uncertainty. South Korea’s legislature is set to vote on the impeachment of its acting president as ongoing turmoil in Asia’s fourth-largest economy sent the won plunging to levels not seen since the 2007-2009 global financial crisis. The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) is pushing to impeach Han Duck-soo, the prime minister, in a vote at the National Assembly on Friday after accusing the acting president of being complicit in an attempted insurrection by suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol. The DP, which holds 170 seats in the 300-member legislature, submitted the impeachment motion on Thursday after Han refused to fill three judicial vacancies on the court set to adjudicate Yoon’s impeachment trial following his short-lived declaration of
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We owe it to our brothers and sisters to bring them home, now. Their candle isn’t out yet. By JPOST EDITORIAL DECEMBER 27, 2024 05:54 Former hostages speak at Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square. (photo credit: Paulina Patimer) It may sound like a broken record to say, but it will be necessary until it happens: The hostages have to come home. Not only that – the hostages must come home so they can begin to heal. Those who are still alive are living in “inhumane conditions, including physical, emotional, and psychological torture,” reads a draft report by the Health Ministry, which was published on Thursday. The report is currently nearly completed. Next, it will go to the Justice Ministry for final touches before it is submitted to the United Nations to
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Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya. Nairobi – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has strongly refuted allegations by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah that one of its vehicles was involved in the alleged abduction of cartoonist Gideon Kibet, also known as Kibet Bull. DCI boss Amin Mohamed (l) and Busia senator Okiya Omtatah (r) at past events. The vehicle allegedly used in Kibet Bull’s abduction (c). Photo: DCI/Okiya Omtatah.Source: Twitter The claims surfaced after Senator Omtatah revealed details of a meeting with Kibet at Taj Towers, during which his team reportedly spotted a white Subaru equipped with communication gear parked near the venue. According to Omtatah, the vehicle, which he
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Bethlehem’s economic crisis deepens as tourism collapses during the Gaza conflict. By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE DECEMBER 26, 2024 21:00 Church of the Nativity.jpeg – Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity was almost empty on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024. (photo credit: Giorgia Valente/The Media Line) Bethlehem, the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ, marked a subdued Christmas, overshadowed by the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the devastating local economy. For the second consecutive year, the city’s Christian community faced a bleak holiday season, with rising fears about the survival of one of the world’s oldest Christian populations. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Friar Ibrahim Faltas, Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land, told The Media Line, “This has become an open-air prison. On top of
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With the surge in actions that stretch the boundaries of our cherished freedoms, from derogatory name-calling to the dissemination of AI-generated images depicting the president in a casket, the line between constructive criticism and outright disrespect has become increasingly blurred. A session ongoing in the National Assembly. Photo: National Assembly.Source: Twitter Such actions not only undermine the dignity of the presidency but also erode the respect integral to our national ethos. The abduction, reportedly in connection with posting AI-generated images of President William Ruto, has intensified public concern over the balance between freedom of expression and respect for leadership. While the Bill of Rights enshrined in our Constitution grants us freedoms that are the envy of many, it is imperative to recognize that these rights come with inherent responsibilities. The
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As footage and images of what might have been the maiden flight of China’s sixth-generation fighter jet went viral on Thursday, the country’s official military media appeared to tacitly confirm the rumours. A mysterious aircraft bearing a triangular tailless design was seen flying over Chengdu in southwestern Sichuan province in broad daylight, flanked by a fifth-generation J-20 fighter jet, according to videos shared on Chinese social media . While the jet – speculated by observers to feature cutting-edge stealth and endurance capabilities – has yet to be officially identified or named, a provincial newspaper made reference to the aircraft. “It really looks like a leaf,” the Chengdu-based Defence Times wrote on its Weibo account alongside an image of a ginkgo leaf. The post quickly circulated across social media and was
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Rescuers evacuate a wounded child at the site of an Israeli attack in a residential area in the Tuffah neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, on Wednesday [Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP] The Israeli genocide has killed at least 38 more Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, including five journalists. Gaza’s Ministry of Health on Thursday said the overall death toll in the Palestinian enclave since October last year stood at 45,399, while more than 107,000 have been wounded. On Thursday morning, Israel hit a broadcast van parked close to al-Awda Hospital in central Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, killing the five journalists from the al-Quds Today TV channel, Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif reported. The journalists have been identified as Fadi Hassouna, Ibrahim al-Sheikh Ali, Mohammed al-Ladah, Faisal Abu al-Qumsan and Ayman al-Jadi.
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A gas explosion at a vulcaniser’s shop at Kpakungun, a suburb of Minna, has killed one person and injured two others. The victims of the incident, which happened on Christmas Day, were identified as Zakari Aliyu, Mohammed Usman Baba, and Umar Mohammed. Faisal Avuya, an eye witness, said the explosion occurred after Usman Baba, the shop owner, refilled a customer’s gas cylinder. READ ALSO: Atiku Condemns Killing Of ‘Innocent Citizens’ In Sokoto Airstrike “The cylinder became hot, and Zakari, who was an apprentice, fetched water to cool it down as they usually do. However, as he poured water on it, the cylinder exploded,” Avuya said. The apprentice died on the spot while the shop owner and his son, Umar, sustained serious injuries. Authorities are yet to comment on the incident
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Nine states from Virginia to Maine are under snow alerts on Christmas Eve morning as a band of snow moves through the Northeast, bringing treacherous driving conditions. A white Christmas? The National Weather Service considers it a white Christmas if there’s 1 inch or more of snow on the ground at 7 a.m. on Christmas morning. New York City could see its first white Christmas in 15 years. One inch of snow fell in Central Park on Christmas Eve morning, but it’s not clear if it’ll melt before Christmas Day. Other cities that have a good chance for a white Christmas are: Minneapolis; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Boston; Buffalo, New York; and Burlington, Vermont. This weather map shows where one inch or more of snow is forecast. ABC News Christmas Eve
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Whatever path forward is chosen, the Houthis will need to suffer more serious blows because, currently, they feel emboldened. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN DECEMBER 24, 2024 14:46 A Houthi pictured at a rally to show support for the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen December 20, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/KHALED ABDULLAH) Overnight, the Iranian-backed Houthis launched a ballistic missile at Israel. This is the fourth attack in two weeks. There were also Houthi missile attacks on December 21, December 19, and December 16. The Houthis are increasing their attacks and showing they are not deterred by Israel’s strikes or Israel’s rhetoric. Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the Arrow air defense battery that intercepted the missile overnight. “We will not accept the fact that the Houthis continue to fire at the State
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The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for severe thunderstorms and damaging winds in parts of North West, Free State and Western Cape. (Cecile Nijland/Netwerk24) The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for severe thunderstorms and damaging winds in parts of the North West, Free State and Western Cape. Extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions are expected over the Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape. Impact-based warnings Yellow Level 2 warning: Severe thunderstorms leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges as well as large amounts of small hail over an open area are expected over the western parts of the North West, north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape and over the north-western parts of the Free State. Yellow Level 1 warning: Damaging winds leading to difficulty in navigation