Report Reveals Forced Labour of North Korean Workers in Russia Generates $500 Million Annually for North Korean State
A recent report published by Global Rights Compliance highlights the grim realities faced by North Korean workers in Russia, revealing a forced labour scheme that generates approximately US$500 million annually for the North Korean state. The report details the brutal conditions these workers endure, marked by control, coercion, and systemic abuse. According to the findings, the North Korean government has dispatched over 100,000 workers across more than 40 countries, primarily in sectors such as construction, medicine, information technology, and food services. The exploitative nature of the scheme is starkly illustrated through first-hand testimonies collected from North Korean labourers. These workers... [Continue Reading]
Iran Appoints Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as New Head of Supreme National Security Council Following Recent Tensions
Iran has announced the appointment of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). This decision follows the killing of former SNSC chief Ali Larijani in a US-Israeli air strike earlier this month, which has intensified regional tensions. The announcement came via President Masoud Pezeshkian's deputy of communications on social media platform X. Zolghadr, previously a commander within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), is expected to lead the country’s security and foreign policy strategy during a critical period marked by increased military confrontations between Tehran and its adversaries. In his capacity as chief... [Continue Reading]
China criticizes Japan's upgrade of Type-12 missile system amid rising tensions in East Asian geopolitics
Japan's political landscape has recently been overshadowed by notable diplomatic gaffes and significant military developments, marking a tense period in East Asian geopolitics. The latest criticism aimed at Japan comes from China regarding its upgrading of missile capabilities, specifically the Type-12 surface-to-ship missile system. This missile, long regarded as primarily defensive, is reportedly evolving into a long-range offensive weapon with the capacity to target neighboring countries. On the Chinese side, the People's Liberation Army Daily, through analysts Hua Dan and Zhang Li, describes the missile's transition as alarming, suggesting it could escalate military tensions in the region. The new capabilities... [Continue Reading]
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Mar 2026 17:20
