An American soldier stationed in South Korea has been arrested in Russia for theft, according to U.S. Officials. The soldier, unidentified, was detained in Vladivostok and remains in detention on charges of criminal misconduct. Full Story: ground.news/article/an-american-soldier-was-arrest…
Russia's deputy foreign minister has warned that NATO's nuclear weapons and facilities will be targeted if they are deployed in Poland. Full Story: ground.news/article/russia-will-target-nato-nuclea…
Israel struck targets in Iran with missiles on Thursday night, according to multiple reports citing anonymous U.S. officials. Iran's news agency reported at least one explosion in the in the city of Isfaha. Full story: ground.news/article/israel-retaliates-as-missiles-…
Vietnam real estate tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced Thursday to death by a court in Ho Chi Minh in the country’s largest financial fraud case ever. She was convicted of fraud amounting to $12.5 billion — nearly 3% of the country’s GDP. Full Story: ground.news/article/vietnamese-billionaire-sentenc…
The enigmatic "Havana syndrome" ailment that has afflicted U.S. diplomats and spies across the world may be linked to energy weapons used by members of a Russian military intelligence sabotage unit, according to a year-long media investigation. Full Story: ground.news/article/havana-syndrome-report-links-m…
The number of new marriages in China rose by 12.4% in 2023, reversing a 9-year-long downward trend and offering hope to policymakers vying to address the nation's brewing population crisis. Full Story: ground.news/article/china-ends-9-year-decline-in-n…
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