Miscellaneous

Three Australian women returned from Syria face serious charges, including crimes against humanity and IS membership, after being arrested by federal police in Melbourne and Sydney.

A newly unveiled memorial in Pyongyang appears to confirm that approximately 2,300 North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, matching South Korean intelligence estimates.

The WHO has confirmed a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. While three have died and human-to-human spread is confirmed, officials state the global risk remains low.

In a historic ruling, China has sentenced two former defense ministers to death with a two-year reprieve. The decision marks a major step in President Xi's military anti-corruption campaign.

U.S. fuel prices have jumped 52% due to the Iran conflict. With the Strait of Hormuz obstructed, the national average for gasoline has hit $4.54, marking a historic energy supply shock.