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A dormant port of North Korea, which is located close to the border with Russia, has come back to life suddenly.

Experts say this has happened in the wake of the burgeoning trade in arms that are set to reach the frontlines in Ukraine, simultaneously bolstering Kim Jong Un's anaemic&nbsp;economy.&nbsp;

In the Najin port's satellite imagery from October to December, a steady stream of ships was seen at the facility.

Hundreds of shipping containers were getting loaded and unloaded, and rail care was being prepared for transportation of goods, according to reports.

It appeared that the activity picked pace in early October after the United States accused North Korea of providing munitions to Russia.&nbsp;

Images were provided by the White House which showed weapons later getting delivered thousands of miles away to a depot which is located in the Russian town of Tikhoretsk for use in Ukraine.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-koreas-upgraded-warship-cheonan-begins-mission-amidst-north-korean-tensions-672819">South Korea's upgraded warship, Cheonan, begins mission amidst North Korean tensions</a>

The transfer of munitions between the US and South Korea included hundreds of thousands of artillery shells which can grow more important as the US Congress and European Union remain divided over military aid which threatens the ability of Kyiv to repel the invasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

<h2>Pyongyang refutes&nbsp;accusations of supplying arms </h2>

“Pyongyang’s decision to deliver munitions at scale once again underscores the grave threat that North Korea poses to international security, this time feeding a conflagration on European soil that has already cost the lives of tens of thousands of Ukrainians and consumed tens of billions of dollars in Western military support,” as per a report by the Royal United Services Institute, which is a UK security think tank, as reported by Bloomberg.

Pyongyang, which was banned from the sale of arms for the last 15 years, has again and again refuted accusations of supplying arms to Russia.

The satellite data's analysis, however, suggests otherwise, as per Bloomberg.

In one of the images dated December 9, the Russian container ship Angara, which was sanctioned by the US, was seen unloading cargo in Najin’s port while containers from North Korea were waiting for loading at an adjacent pier.

Watch:&nbsp;Japan, US, South Korea share real-time data on North Korea's missiles&nbsp;

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“Satellite imagery shows that round trips of cargo vessels between Najin, North Korea, and Dunay, Russia, have continued unabatedly despite additional US sanctions and widespread reporting on this activity in the past few months,” said Jaewoo Shin, an analyst at the Open Nuclear Network in Vienna, while speaking to Bloomberg.

Shin added that though the nature of the cargo cannot be confirmed with the imagery available, the number of transferred containers and round trips suggest that the two countries have been indulging in a significant and ongoing exchange, which includes weapons and other military supplies.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A dormant port of North Korea, which is located close to the border with Russia, has come back to life suddenly. Experts say this has happened in the wake of the burgeoning trade in arms that are set to reach the frontlines in Ukraine, simultaneously bolstering Kim Jong Un's anaemic economy.

A dormant port of North Korea, which is located close to the border with Russia, has come back to life suddenly. Experts say this has happened in the wake of the burgeoning trade in arms that are set to reach the frontlines in Ukraine, simultaneously bolstering Kim Jong Un's anaemic economy. In the Najin port's satellite imagery from October to December, a steady stream of ships was seen at the facility. Hundreds of shipping containers were getting loaded and unloaded, and rail care was being prepared for transportation of goods, according to reports. It appeared that the activity picked pace in early October after the United States accused North Korea of providing munitions to Russia. Images were provided by the White House which showed weapons later getting delivered thousands of miles away to a depot which is located in the Russian town of Tikhoretsk for use in Ukraine. Also read: South Korea's upgraded warship, Cheonan, begins mission amidst North Korean tensions The transfer of munitions between the US and South Korea included hundreds of thousands of artillery shells which can grow more important as the US Congress and European Union remain divided over military aid which threatens the ability of Kyiv to repel the invasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Pyongyang refutes accusations of supplying arms “Pyongyang’s decision to deliver munitions at scale once again underscores the grave threat that North Korea poses to international security, this time feeding a conflagration on European soil that has already cost the lives of tens of thousands of Ukrainians and consumed tens of billions of dollars in Western military support,” as per a report by the Royal United Services Institute, which is a UK security think tank, as reported by Bloomberg. Pyongyang, which was banned from the sale of arms for the last 15 years, has again and again refuted accusations of supplying arms to Russia. The satellite data's analysis, however, suggests otherwise, as per Bloomberg. In one of the images dated December 9, the Russian container ship Angara, which was sanctioned by the US, was seen unloading cargo in Najin’s port while containers from North Korea were waiting for loading at an adjacent pier. Watch: Japan, US, South Korea share real-time data on North Korea's missiles “Satellite imagery shows that round trips of cargo vessels between Najin, North Korea, and Dunay, Russia, have continued unabatedly despite additional US sanctions and widespread reporting on this activity in the past few months,” said Jaewoo Shin, an analyst at the Open Nuclear Network in Vienna, while speaking to Bloomberg. Shin added that though the nature of the cargo cannot be confirmed with the imagery available, the number of transferred containers and round trips suggest that the two countries have been indulging in a significant and ongoing exchange, which includes weapons and other military supplies. (With inputs from agencies)

Sudden appearance of ghost ships at dormant North Korean port sends alarm bells ringing for Ukraine

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A Russian soldier, heavily wounded in the war against Ukraine, received two buckets of carrots and a bag of onions from the government as compensation, a report carried by independent investigative outlet Mozhem Obyasnit (We Can Explain) has claimed.

A Russian soldier, heavily wounded in the war against Ukraine, received two buckets of carrots and a bag of onions from the government as compensation, a report carried by independent investigative outlet Mozhem Obyasnit (We Can Explain) has claimed. The publication reportedly interviewed the soldier's wife for the story who said the family thought they would receive money for the trauma his husband had gone through but instead all they got was vegetables. The soldier identified as Oleg Rybkin, 45, was mobilised from Russia's Volgograd region to fight in Ukraine in September 2022. In June 2023, Rybkin found himself in combat near the village of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast - the epicentre of the counteroffensive operation launched by Ukrainian troops. During one of the operations, Rybkin was wounded in the abdomen, liver and kidneys while his right knee joint was destroyed. A heavily injured Rybkin was then taken to a local hospital in Ukraine where he underwent abdominal surgery with the military medical commission deeming him "temporarily unfit" to fight. Later, he was sent to Saint Petersburg for rehabilitation. According to Irina Rybakina, her husband remains in extreme pain and needs knee surgery for which no compensation has been provided up until now. She said the military command doesn't want to be forced to pay the 3 million rubles ($32,730) in compensation and a lifelong pension. "He has severe pain, his knee cannot straighten, and he cannot walk without crutches. He's on painkillers and sleeping pills," Irina Rybkina told the outlet. "What vegetables, what gifts, do I need to replace my husband's joint and get him discharged!" she added. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Can Zelensky stop the Russian assault Similar instances Oleg's case is not the only one to come out of Russia amid the ongoing war. In October, a Russian corporal named Khizri Kurazov was denied standard compensation for his war injuries as they were inflicted by his own comrades instead of Ukrainian forces. Kurazov served as a corporal of the military unit 3737 of the Russian Guard and got wounded in Ukraine by a mine accidentally detonated by a fellow unit soldier. Also read: Moscow discussed Russia-Crimea tunnel project with Chinese construction companies The case went to court which decided that there was no ground for the corporal to receive the lump-sum payment, with Kurazov's commander ordering a refusal of the claim. Kurazov further appealed his case at the southern district military court in Rostov-on-Don but a panel of three military court judges — Viktor Alekseevich Kostin, Dmitry Viktorovich Merkulov, and Magomedbasir Gapurovich Shuaipov upheld the original decision. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian soldier receives vegetables as compensation for war injuries: Report

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Australia, on Thursday (Dec 28) confirmed the death of two of its citizens, including an alleged Hezbollah fighter following an Israeli air strike in south Lebanon. This comes after Canberra said it is looking into the Iran-backed Lebanon-based militant group’s claims that one of the Australian citizens killed had links to the militant group.

<h2>What did Australia say?</h2>

Ibrahim Bazzi and his brother Ali Bazzi were killed in the airstrike on Tuesday (Dec 26) in the town of Bint Jbel in southern Lebanon, said Australia’s acting Foreign Minister Mark Dreyfus.&nbsp;

Dreyfus said Australia was investigating Hezbollah’s claim that Ali Bazzi was one of its fighters. “We will continue to make inquiries about this particular person, with whom Hezbollah has claimed links,” said Australia’s acting foreign minister.&nbsp;

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He added, “Hezbollah has claimed this Australian as one of its fighters. Our inquiries are continuing.” Dreyfus also noted that Hezbollah is a “listed terrorist organisation” in Australia and it is an offence for any Australian to provide it financial support or fight in its ranks.&nbsp;

Ibrahim Bazzi had arrived in Lebanon recently from Sydney to accompany his Lebanese wife Shorouq Hammoud to Australia, according to a report by the Associated Press. Hammoud had recently received an Australian visa and was also among those killed in the attack.&nbsp;

Australia’s acting foreign minister said that the Australian embassy in Beirut was ready to provide consular assistance to the Bazzi family if required.&nbsp;

<h2>Australia talks to Israel about attack</h2>

Dreyfus said his government had communicated with Israel about the airstrike but declined to disclose what was discussed.&nbsp;

He also reiterated a warning by his government calling on Australians not to travel to Lebanon and also urged those in Lebanon to leave the country while commercial flight options remained available.

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“In the context of the current conflict, Australia has consistently called for civilian lives to be protected and we have consistently raised our concerns about the risk of this conflict spreading,” said Dreyfus.&nbsp;

Since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on October 7, Hezbollah, an ally of the Palestinian militant group, has been exchanging near-daily fire with Israel across Lebanon’s southern border.&nbsp;

The Israeli airstrike&nbsp;on Tuesday, which is said to have killed the Australian citizens, was part of a flare-up of border area hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in the town of Bint Jbeil where the militants, as per Reuters, enjoy widespread support.

(With inputs from agencies)

Australia, on Thursday (Dec 28) confirmed the death of two of its citizens, including an alleged Hezbollah fighter following an Israeli air strike in south Lebanon.

Australia, on Thursday (Dec 28) confirmed the death of two of its citizens, including an alleged Hezbollah fighter following an Israeli air strike in south Lebanon. This comes after Canberra said it is looking into the Iran-backed Lebanon-based militant group’s claims that one of the Australian citizens killed had links to the militant group. What did Australia say? Ibrahim Bazzi and his brother Ali Bazzi were killed in the airstrike on Tuesday (Dec 26) in the town of Bint Jbel in southern Lebanon, said Australia’s acting Foreign Minister Mark Dreyfus. Dreyfus said Australia was investigating Hezbollah’s claim that Ali Bazzi was one of its fighters. “We will continue to make inquiries about this particular person, with whom Hezbollah has claimed links,” said Australia’s acting foreign minister. ALSO READ | Israeli army claims to have destroyed Hamas' tunnels under Gaza’s Rantisi hospital He added, “Hezbollah has claimed this Australian as one of its fighters. Our inquiries are continuing.” Dreyfus also noted that Hezbollah is a “listed terrorist organisation” in Australia and it is an offence for any Australian to provide it financial support or fight in its ranks. Ibrahim Bazzi had arrived in Lebanon recently from Sydney to accompany his Lebanese wife Shorouq Hammoud to Australia, according to a report by the Associated Press. Hammoud had recently received an Australian visa and was also among those killed in the attack. Australia’s acting foreign minister said that the Australian embassy in Beirut was ready to provide consular assistance to the Bazzi family if required. Australia talks to Israel about attack Dreyfus said his government had communicated with Israel about the airstrike but declined to disclose what was discussed. He also reiterated a warning by his government calling on Australians not to travel to Lebanon and also urged those in Lebanon to leave the country while commercial flight options remained available. ALSO READ | Gaza deaths soar as Israel says war to last 'many more months' “In the context of the current conflict, Australia has consistently called for civilian lives to be protected and we have consistently raised our concerns about the risk of this conflict spreading,” said Dreyfus. Since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on October 7, Hezbollah, an ally of the Palestinian militant group, has been exchanging near-daily fire with Israel across Lebanon’s southern border. The Israeli airstrike on Tuesday, which is said to have killed the Australian citizens, was part of a flare-up of border area hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in the town of Bint Jbeil where the militants, as per Reuters, enjoy widespread support. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia confirms death of two citizens after Israeli strike in Lebanon

A textbook introduced for students in Russia&nbsp;claims that former United States President Donald Trump did not win the 2020 presidential elections due to voter fraud which was committed by the Democrats. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The images of the content in the history book - which is being reportedly studied by students in the 11th grade - are being circulated on social media platforms in recent days. A page from the book was posted by a foreign correspondent for The Times (UK), Marc Bennetts on his X account and he translated the text in&nbsp;the book which read - Trump lost the election "as a result of obvious electoral fraud by the Democratic Party."

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Trump, along with his allies, has been facing criminal charges and has been accused of interfering with the 2020 election&nbsp;results in which President Joe Biden emerged victorious. Meanwhile, claims by Trump of the election being rigged&nbsp;have been widely debunked in the courts and other judicial places.

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Trump has also faced criticism for complimenting Russian President Vladimir Putin even though he has condemned the invasion of Ukraine. Still, few Russian analysts have said that the Kremlin is likely to prefer Trump over Biden in 2024.

Professor at the University of Chicago, Konstantin Sonin, who has been writing frequently about Russian politics, talked about the claims in Russian textbooks regarding the 2020 election, on X.

<h2>Textbook&nbsp;makes unproven claims</h2>

Speaking to Newsweek about the textbook, Sonin said that he didn't doubt the content's&nbsp;authenticity and that the publication of the book was announced earlier this year in a press conference by the authors of the book and Russia's Minister of Education Sergei Kravstov.&nbsp;

Another excerpt from the textbook was shared by Bennetts on X, which included Biden's photograph wearing a mask which was designed to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's defence sector booms amid gains in Ukraine war | Gravitas

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As per Bennetts, the excerpt included some unproven claims regarding President Biden. "On (masked) Biden from the same Russian school textbook 'His entire political career has been accompanied by corruption scandals. He and his family have commercial interests in Ukraine,'" wrote Bennetts.&nbsp;

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Since the invasion of Ukraine by Putin in February 2022, Biden has been one of the strongest allies of Kyiv and has been pledging more support to the war-torn country as it tries to fight against Russia. The US president has also disparaged Putin publicly by calling the Russian leader a "pure thug" and a "murderous dictator".

(With inputs from agencies)

A textbook introduced for students in Russia claims that former United States President Donald Trump did not win the 2020 presidential elections due to voter fraud which was committed by the Democrats.

A textbook introduced for students in Russia claims that former United States President Donald Trump did not win the 2020 presidential elections due to voter fraud which was committed by the Democrats. The images of the content in the history book - which is being reportedly studied by students in the 11th grade - are being circulated on social media platforms in recent days. A page from the book was posted by a foreign correspondent for The Times (UK), Marc Bennetts on his X account and he translated the text in the book which read - Trump lost the election "as a result of obvious electoral fraud by the Democratic Party." The Reverse Cargo Cult it is. The new World History textbook for high schools in Russia quietly informs kids that Donald Trump was denied presidency in 2020 as a result of "obvious falsifications" by the Democratic Party. The "reverse cargo cult" is a staple of authoritarian… pic.twitter.com/3sztTO7C7c — Konstantin Sonin (@k_sonin) December 26, 2023 × Trump, along with his allies, has been facing criminal charges and has been accused of interfering with the 2020 election results in which President Joe Biden emerged victorious. Meanwhile, claims by Trump of the election being rigged have been widely debunked in the courts and other judicial places. Also read: Lavrov hails 'mutually beneficial' India-Russia ties, Jaishankar calls Moscow a 'time-tested partner' Trump has also faced criticism for complimenting Russian President Vladimir Putin even though he has condemned the invasion of Ukraine. Still, few Russian analysts have said that the Kremlin is likely to prefer Trump over Biden in 2024. Professor at the University of Chicago, Konstantin Sonin, who has been writing frequently about Russian politics, talked about the claims in Russian textbooks regarding the 2020 election, on X. Textbook makes unproven claims Speaking to Newsweek about the textbook, Sonin said that he didn't doubt the content's authenticity and that the publication of the book was announced earlier this year in a press conference by the authors of the book and Russia's Minister of Education Sergei Kravstov. Another excerpt from the textbook was shared by Bennetts on X, which included Biden's photograph wearing a mask which was designed to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's defence sector booms amid gains in Ukraine war | Gravitas As per Bennetts, the excerpt included some unproven claims regarding President Biden. "On (masked) Biden from the same Russian school textbook 'His entire political career has been accompanied by corruption scandals. He and his family have commercial interests in Ukraine,'" wrote Bennetts. On (masked) Biden from the same Russian school textbook "His entire political career has been accompanied by corruption scandals. He and his family have commercial interests in Ukraine." https://t.co/hTJVctaMDK pic.twitter.com/WFm9ogsgAI — Marc Bennetts (@marcbennetts1) December 26, 2023 × Since the invasion of Ukraine by Putin in February 2022, Biden has been one of the strongest allies of Kyiv and has been pledging more support to the war-torn country as it tries to fight against Russia. The US president has also disparaged Putin publicly by calling the Russian leader a "pure thug" and a "murderous dictator". (With inputs from agencies)

New textbook for Russian students claims Donald Trump lost in 2020 due to ‘rigged’ US polls

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