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Thursday, Nov 06, 2025

North Korean Troops Reported in Ukraine-Russia Conflict as Global Tensions Escalate

North Korean troops reportedly join Russian forces in Ukraine, as Zelensky calls for more air defenses. Global tensions rise with Trump's election amid U.S. economic uncertainties and UK royals resume duties at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony.
Ukraine faces a growing challenge in its conflict with Russia, as reports suggest North Korean troops have joined Russian forces in key areas like Kurakhove and Pokrovsk. President Zelensky has appealed to European nations for more air defense systems, underscoring the urgency with approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers reportedly now in Russia's southern Kursk region.

Turning to the United States, as Americans deal with high prices despite stable economic indicators, they have elected Donald Trump with hopes of reversing Biden's policies through tariffs, tax cuts, and stricter immigration controls. However, while some expect economic growth, experts like the Peterson Institute caution that such measures could increase inflation, federal deficits, and instability.

Over in the UK, after battling cancer diagnoses, King Charles III and Princess Kate are resuming their royal roles during the Remembrance Sunday ceremony. This poignant event at London's Cenotaph highlights their enduring military connections, as they join other royals and officials in honoring fallen service members.

Meanwhile, tensions flare in Russia as Ukrainian drones strike the Bryansk region, igniting fires in non-residential buildings. Emergency teams and Russian air defenses reportedly tackled the incident, which occurs amid Ukraine's claims that its drone attacks aim to disrupt Moscow's war machinations.

In Mauritius, voters faced with a cost of living crisis headed to the polls for a parliamentary election on November 10th. Competing visions for economic reform were presented by Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth's coalition and the opposition, led by Navin Ramgoolam, as the island nation deliberates over its leadership and future economic trajectory.

Finally, Japan's Ambassador in Saudi Arabia, Fumio Iwai, recently honored Dr. Khaled Al-Ghefaili for bolstering economic ties between the two nations, especially as they near their 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The ongoing collaboration has notably trained thousands of Saudi youth under Japanese programs, signaling strengthened business and cultural bonds.
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