North Idaho College receives accreditation vote after receiving final report

North Idaho College receives accreditation vote after receiving final report

With a vote on North Idaho College’s accreditation status expected in January, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities issued its final report to the college last week. It offers a mixed outlook on the beleaguered community college in Coeur d’Alene, once again highlighting governance issues as the key concern. The Northwest Commission has issued … Read more

Polls show Trump and Harris neck and neck in Georgia and North Carolina

Polls show Trump and Harris neck and neck in Georgia and North Carolina

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are separated by only 1 point in the battleground states of Georgia and North Carolina, according to polling released Thursday.  The surveys from CNN, which were conducted by SSRS, found that Trump leads Harris by 1 point — with 48 percent support to her 47 percent — among … Read more

Title: Intercontinental ballistic missile launched by North Korea

Title: Intercontinental ballistic missile launched by North Korea

North Korea had fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, which flew for 86 minutes – the longest flight recorded yet – before falling into waters off its east, according to South Korea and Japan. The ICBM was launched at a sharply-raised angle and reached as high as 7,000km (4,350 miles), violating UN restrictions. Thursday’s launch occurred … Read more

North Korea’s leader justifies longest ICBM test as ‘suitable military response’ to foes – Reuters

North Korea’s leader justifies longest ICBM test as ‘suitable military response’ to foes – Reuters

North Korea announced on Thursday that it had conducted a test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, describing it as the “world’s most powerful strategic weapon.” The country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, was present for the test and stated that it was a warning to those who have been threatening North Korea’s security. The test has … Read more

North Korean soldiers reportedly stationed in Russia’s Kursk region, says NATO

North Korean soldiers reportedly stationed in Russia’s Kursk region, says NATO

North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia and are operating in the Kursk border region where Ukrainian troops have a foothold, Nato has said for the first time. The alliance’s Secretary General Mark Rutte said he could confirm the deployment after weeks of speculation, following a meeting with South Korean intelligence and defense officials … Read more

Is it possible for 70 mothers to rescue the threatened North Atlantic Right Whale?

Is it possible for 70 mothers to rescue the threatened North Atlantic Right Whale?

Squilla embraced motherhood. When she was first seen with her new calf in January 2021 off the Georgia coast, mother and daughter swam so closely that they were touching. The baby played in the water, as calves often do, and Squilla joined in, exposing her belly to the sky. The birth of Squilla’s calf was … Read more

Zelensky warns of imminent arrival of North Korean soldiers in Ukraine

Zelensky warns of imminent arrival of North Korean soldiers in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is anticipating the deployment of North Korean soldiers by Russia starting from Sunday or Monday. “This is a clear escalation,” Zelensky stated on Friday during an interview on X. He mentioned intelligence reports indicating that North Korean units will be sent to the combat zone on October 27 or 28. Zelensky … Read more

United Nations: Darkest moment of Gaza war unfolding in the north

United Nations: Darkest moment of Gaza war unfolding in the north

The World Health Organization shared a photo of patients receiving treatment at Kamal Adwan hospital in Beit Lahia. The UN human rights chief expressed concern about the ongoing war in Gaza, particularly in the north of the territory. Dr. Volker Türk urged world leaders to take action to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. The … Read more

Misrepresentation of China bridge demolitions in posts about North Korea cutting ties with South Korea.

Misrepresentation of China bridge demolitions in posts about North Korea cutting ties with South Korea.

Screenshot of the fake X post, captured on October 24, 2024 The same video was also shared on TikTok and its Chinese version, Douyin. Screenshots of the false claim that circulated on Douyin, captured on October 25, 2024 It was shared after Pyongyang blew up roads and railways linking it to the South (archived link). … Read more

Train derails on Norway’s north coast with no serious injuries to 50 passengers

Train derails on Norway’s north coast with no serious injuries to 50 passengers

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A train running along Norway’s northern coast with at least 50 people on board derailed Thursda, police said, but initial reports suggested there were no serious injuries. Train operator SJ said 90 tickets for the train had been sold but it could not immediately say how many people were on board. … Read more