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As he trekked through the mud and rocks of Japan's humid Okinawan jungle, Takamatsu Gushiken came upon a slope where human remains have remained unnoticed since World War II. At 72 years old, he took a moment to pray and lifted a makeshift protective cover, revealing half-buried bones believed to belong to a young Japanese soldier. "These remains deserve to be returned to their families," said Mr. Gushiken, a businessman who has dedicated over 40 years to searching for war casualties. Recently, the island of Okinawa…

NATO Summit Underway: Higher Spending Takes Center Stage The NATO summit has officially commenced, highlighting the urgent need for increased defense spending among member nations. As geopolitical tensions continue to rise, the phrase “We must invest in our security” resonates more than ever. Leaders from across the alliance are gathering to discuss not only financial commitments but also strategies to bolster collective security. "In times of uncertainty, unity and strength are paramount," noted one official, echoing the…

US President Donald Trump has labeled the intelligence report concerning the impact on the Iranian nuclear program as "inconclusive." However, he hinted that the damage inflicted could be "severe." In his words, "The intelligence was very inconclusive. It says we don't know. It could've been very severe. That's what the intelligence suggests," he told reporters just before attending the NATO summit. "It was very severe. There was obliteration," he added. Earlier, Mr. Trump dismissed reports from US media that suggested the…

Tánaiste Simon Harris has condemned Hungary for what he termed an "appalling act" for its ongoing obstruction of Ukraine's entry into accession talks with the European Union. During a session with the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee, Harris expressed his discontent, stating, "Shame on them." Looking ahead, he emphasized that one of Ireland's key priorities during its six-month presidency of the EU next year will be to facilitate Ukraine's accession, noting that some nations have been "knocking on the door for far too…

The United Nations human rights office has issued a powerful statement regarding the "weaponisation" of food in Gaza, declaring it a war crime. This marks their strongest condemnation yet of the newly established aid distribution model, which is backed by the US and Israel. "Israel's militarised humanitarian assistance mechanism contradicts international standards on aid distribution," the office remarked in notes prepared for an upcoming briefing. They expressed deep concern over the plight of civilians caught in this…

Recent assessments from U.S. intelligence suggest that airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear capabilities have not completely dismantled its program. While these strikes may have temporarily delayed Iran's advancements by a couple of months, they did not eliminate Iran's enriched uranium stocks, according to a preliminary evaluation from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency. As reported by Reuters, three sources familiar with the intelligence disclosed that the strikes have raised concerns about the effectiveness of U.S.…

As It Happened: Iran and Israel Reach a Ceasefire Agreement - Trump In a significant turn of events, former President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel have come to an agreement on a ceasefire. This announcement comes amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have captured the attention of global leaders and citizens alike. In Trump's own words, "This is a testament to what can happen when parties are willing to come together for peace." His statement underscores the importance of dialogue in…

Greenpeace has joined ongoing protests surrounding the high-profile wedding of American tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Laura Sanchez in Venice this week. Nicknamed "the wedding of the century," this extravagant event is expected to draw around 200 guests, including notable figures such as Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, alongside various stars from the realms of film, fashion, and business. However, many locals view this celebration as another instance of the commercialization of their historic city, which has…

Police in London are reaching out to the public for assistance following the theft of a remarkable £150,000 (€175k) violin from a pub in Islington. This exquisite instrument, belonging to a member of the London Philharmonia Orchestra, is reported to have been stolen from The Marquess Tavern on Canonbury Street on February 18. The owner, a 30-year-old musician, promptly informed the Metropolitan Police about the incident that same evening. PC Michael Collins, part of the Met's local policing team in Camden, shared, "We've…

Greece has declared a state of emergency on the island of Chios in response to significant wildfires that have been ongoing since the weekend. Civil Protection Minister Ioannis Kefalogiannis explained, "This decision enables local authorities to swiftly implement the necessary measures to combat the fires." He emphasized the urgency of the situation given that Chios, the fifth-largest island in Greece located in the northern Aegean Sea, is facing multiple fire outbreaks across five different fronts. During his visit to…