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Israeli security minister celebrates birthday with ‘noose cakes’ (VIDEO/PHOTO)

Ben Gvir has championed legislation which would introduce the death penalty against Palestinians in military courts ...

OPEC+ makes first output decision after UAE exit – Reuters

Seven major exporters of crude reportedly agreed to add 188,000 barrels a day in...

Kuwait exports zero barrels of oil for first time in 35 years – monitor

The halt is due to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s...

British Jews facing hate from all sides – police chief

Social media is to blame for making anti-Semitism “more and more mainstreamed,” Mark Rowley...

On N. Korea’s frozen rivers, competition thaws state control

South Korean families and couples flock to ski resorts and ice festivals in December, seeking winter fun and recreation. Meanwhile in North Korea, winter...

2024: A jackpot year for North Korea’s cyber criminals

The dawn of 2025 offers a crucial moment to reflect on how 2024 proved remarkably advantageous for North Korea. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has...

Between Moscow and Mar-a-Lago: N. Korea’s critical crossroads in 2025

After 37 years of studying North Korean affairs, I’m often asked how I continue to track current issues and where I get my information,...

N. Koreans forced to fund housewarming gifts after paying for flood victims’ homes

North Korean state media praises Kim Jong Un’s “love for the people” as flood victims move into new homes, but locals reveal they were...

Passenger Recalls Terrifying Moments Before Azerbaijan Airlines Crash in Kazakhstan

A passenger on the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday recounted hearing a loud bang as the plane approached its original...

N. Korea pays farm workers in devalued currency instead of grain

North Korea has taken an unprecedented step: paying farm workers in devalued local currency instead of their usual share of crops. A source in North...

N. Korean youth shift to low-key end-of-year celebrations as cultural restrictions tighten

North Korean youth are holding more subdued end-of-year celebrations compared to previous years, according to a source in North Hwanghae province. The parties, scheduled between...

Patient death in Pyongyang exposes healthcare system crisis

A patient’s death during a routine appendectomy in Pyongyang has sparked public discussion about the deteriorating conditions in North Korea’s healthcare system. The incident,...

N. Korea intensifies crackdown on unmarried couples living together

North Korean authorities have launched an aggressive campaign against unmarried couples living together, declaring such arrangements a symptom of “decadent capitalist culture.” This crackdown...

N. Korea claims major advances in anti-drone defense after joint military exercises

North Korean military and intelligence agencies have declared their recent joint electronic warfare exercises a success, strengthening their radar detection and jamming capabilities along...

N. Koreans defy ban, mine gold on rented farmland as prices soar

North Koreans are rushing to prospect for gold amid rising international prices, defying government bans through an elaborate system of bribes. According to a source...

N. Korea arrests water park manager for alleged ‘secret leaks’ to foreigners

A manager of a foreigners’ water park in Pyongyang was recently arrested by North Korea’s Ministry of State Security. According to a source in North...

In freezing coal country, North Korean women protest ‘useless’ coal collection drive

Women in North Korea’s coal country are furious about being forced to scavenge for coal fragments in freezing temperatures as part of a national...

North Korea warns traders in China of surveillance threat

North Korea has warned its trading officials in China to guard against information leaks amid concerns over Chinese surveillance. According to a source in North...

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