South Korea's SEOULNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised to increase his arsenal of nuclear-capable weapons to counter adversaries, and the country announced Tuesday that its most recent test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile intended to hit distant targets in the Pacific. A day after South Korea's military reported detecting North Korea shoot a missile that traveled 685 kilometers before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, North Korean official media reported the same thing. The launch followed a turbulent year of weapons testing and took place only weeks before Donald Trump takes office again. As the two nations align over the conflict in Ukraine, there are worries that North Korea's military capabilities could advance further through technology tra...

Hong Kong At least 32 people were killed Tuesday by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred close to one of Tibet's holiest cities, according to Chinese state media. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was centered at a depth of almost 6 miles and was detected shortly after 9 a.m. (8 p.m. ET Monday). The earthquake struck Dingri County in Shigatse, a hilly area of western China that borders Nepal, and was measured by Chinese authorities as a magnitude 6.8 earthquake. The Panchen Lama, the second most significant spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism after the Dalai Lama, resides in Shigatse, which is roughly 240 miles from the Tibetan capital of Lhasa. China’s main news agency, Xinhua, reported at least 32 people were killed. Some people were still trapped after numer...

In response to growing demands by the president-elect that the United States should rule Denmark's independent territory, Donald Trump announced Monday that his oldest son would travel to Greenland. "The people of Greenland are 'MAGA,' I've heard," Trump posted on social media. "Several reps and my son, Don Jr., will be going there to see some of the most breathtaking places and landmarks. If and when Greenland joins our country, the people will greatly profit from this amazing place. We shall adore it and keep it safe from the harsh outside world. Alongside the message was a video clip of someone claiming that if he could give Trump any advice, he would advise him to "Buy Greenland." As an outdoorsman who has visited some amazing locations throughout the world, Donald Trump Jr. told Fox N...

The release of a final report by special counsel Jack Smith that also handles the election meddling case was attempted to be blocked Monday by President-elect Donald Trump and his erstwhile co-defendants in the Florida classified papers case. Trump's two lawsuits have been dropped. In a motion filed Monday evening, the attorneys for defendants Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira requested that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon prevent Smith, the case's prosecutor, from releasing his findings. The judge's earlier decision that Smith's appointment was unconstitutional was cited. In order to achieve a single goal—convincing the public that everyone Smith charged is guilty of the crimes charged—the Final Report is expected to be biased and one-sided, relying almost entirely on evidence that was ...

On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump and his former co-defendants in the Florida classified papers case began an attempt to prevent the publication of special counsel Jack Smith's final report. In a motion filed Monday evening, the attorneys for defendants Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira requested that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon prevent Smith, the case's prosecutor, from releasing his findings. The judge's earlier decision that Smith's appointment was unconstitutional was cited. In order to achieve a single goal—convincing the public that everyone Smith charged is guilty of the crimes charged—the Final Report is expected to be biased and one-sided, relying almost entirely on evidence that was presented to a grand jury and that was protected by all necessary safeguards. Smith on...

Authorities in Massachusetts alleged that six college students lured an active duty service member they falsely accused of being a sexual predator to their campus, where he was attacked and chased by over two dozen people. According to a statement of facts in the case, one of the accused students told police that the plot was based on To Catch a Predator, a cancelled NBC show that, over the course of its three seasons, sought to catch adults trying to prey on children by using undercover cameras and decoys that looked like underage dates. According to the facts document, 19-year-old student Easton Randall states that "catch a predator" is a popular trend on TikTok right now. Last month, authorities in Mount Prospect, northwest of Chicago, prosecuted eleven Illinois teenagers in a similar i...

While Nicki Minaj was on tour in Detroit, her former manager has accused the rap artist of repeatedly slapping and berating him. Brandon Jovan Garrett filed a lawsuit alleging that Minaj, 42, whose real name is Onika Maraj, attacked him on April 21 during a performance at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena. Minaj is charged with assault, violence, and deliberate emotional distress in the case, which was submitted to the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday. Pink Personality Inc., her business, is also listed as a defendant. A request for comment on Monday was not immediately answered by Minaj's lawyer. According to the lawsuit, Garrett, who identified himself as Minaj's "day to day manager," was called to her dressing room by her head of security on April 21 as he was returning from pur...

On Monday, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden met with local law enforcement, survivors, and families who were impacted by the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that left 14 people dead and several others injured. Before Biden arrived at St. Louis Cathedral, where he addressed at an interfaith prayer service on Monday night, they had a private meeting. In those statements, Biden expressed his sorrow for the deaths and solidarity with those hurt in the assault, including two cops he had met while there. Additionally, Biden stated that his administration would support "all the people to New Orleans as they heal" as well as the French Quarter, the scene of the attack. And if we know anything, it's that New Orleans epitomizes fortitude and tenacity. In reference to previous hurri...

Two agencies involved in the criminal investigation that accused the president-elect of mishandling sensitive materials are experiencing critical role turnover as Donald Trump prepares to take office this month. According to a spokeswoman on Monday, Jay Bratt, a lead prosecutor in the since-dismissed papers case, departed the Justice Department last week. After 34 years with the agency, Bratt, a senior national security official assigned to special counsel Jack Smith's office, announced his retirement on Friday. Smith and his team had previously announced their intention to step down prior to Trump's inauguration on January 20th, according to an NBC News story. Trump, meantime, said on Monday that he plans to take Colleen Shogan's position as director of the National Archives. Trump inform...

Actress Aubrey Plaza discussed her husband, writer and director Jeff Baena, who passed away recently, on Monday. In a statement on behalf of the Baena-Stern family, Plaza described the death of her late husband as an unfathomable sorrow. We sincerely appreciate all of the assistance that we have received. During this period, please respect our privacy," the statement read. According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner, Baena, who co-wrote I Heart Huckabees and directed Life after Beth, committed suicide on Friday. His age was 47. Plaza, 40, and Baena got married in 2021. The pair collaborated on a number of movies, including Life After Beth (2014), in which Plaza starred. Our sincere gratitude to Jeff Baena for sharing his stories and helping to create the enduring memories we have ...