“The vast majority of North Korean troops will become cannon fodder”: analyst

“The vast majority of North Korean troops will become cannon fodder”: analyst

North Korea's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Tuesday for talks as the war between Russia and Ukraine appeared to take a dangerous new turn, with NATO and South Korea expressing alarm that North Korean troops could soon join the side. Moscow. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Dr. Samuel Ramani … Read more

Japan's ruling party likely to lose parliamentary majority in snap election

Japan's ruling party likely to lose parliamentary majority in snap election

Japan is voting in its closest election in years, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Tolerante Democratic Party (LDP) facing potentially their worst result since 2009 due to a financing and inflation scandal. The LDP and its former partner Komeito are likely to lose their comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament … Read more

Moldovans support EU membership by a slim majority

Moldovans voted by a narrow majority to join the European Union, near-final results showed Monday after a key referendum marred by accusations of Russian interference. On Sunday, Moldova held key votes in a presidential election and a referendum on EU membership, marking a critical moment in the continuing fight between Russia and the West over … Read more