Kim Jong-un Inspects Russian Military
Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, toured a fighter jet factory, as Russia’s president sought to cast himself as the champion of an anti-U.S. alliance in a meeting with another authoritarian.
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North Korea Finds New Leverage in the Ukraine War
Kim Jong-un is likely to seek missile and warhead technology in an expected visit to Russia, and he is already getting a public embrace he has long sought.
Can Kenya Bring Order to Haiti?
The African country has volunteered to put boots on the ground in the Caribbean nation by the end of the year. But the plan is facing pushback even as Haiti’s security crisis spirals out of control.
Haiti Gang Shoots at Protesters, Killing Several in Port-au-Prince
The shooting reflects escalating tensions as vigilante groups push back against gangs in areas around Port-au-Prince.
North Koreans Are Starved and Forced to Work, U.N. Hears
At a Security Council meeting, officials gave harrowing accounts of rights abuses in North Korea. But global divisions were clear: Russia denounced the discussion, and China questioned its validity.
UAE, a US Ally, Looks to China and Russia for Deeper Ties
The United Arab Emirates, which has translated its wealth into outsize global influence, is diverging from U.S. foreign policy — particularly when it comes to isolating Russia and limiting ties with China.
Kenya Offers to Lead International Force to Help Restore Order in Haiti
Kenya has offered to lead a police force to help restore order to Haiti, where gangs that control vast parts of the country’s capital have fomented violence.
Biden Orders U.S. to Share Evidence of Russian War Crimes With Hague Court
The step signals a major shift in American policy and ends months of resistance by Pentagon officials who feared setting a precedent that could pave the way for the court to prosecute U.S. troops.
Russia Batters Ukraine’s Ability to Export Grain in Black Sea Confrontation
Russia held exercises demonstrating its power to sink ships and stop those that try to run its blockade. For Ukrainian food exports to resume, Moscow said, a list of demands must be met.
U.N. Officials Urge Regulation of AI at Security Council Meeting
Security Council members said they feared that a new technology might prove a major threat to world peace.