North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday in its latest weapons test this year, according to a South Korean statement.South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were launched in the morning from the Sinpo area on the east coast, adding that Seoul has stepped up surveillance and is coordinating closely with the US and Japan.The South Korean presidential office said its National Security Council would hold an emergency meeting to assess the situation.Japan’s Defense Ministry also tracked the launches, saying the missiles probably fell off North Korea’s east coast. It lodged a protest with Pyongyang, saying the launches were a “threat to regional and international peace” and violate UN Security Council resolutions banning ballistic activity.Meanwhile, the US Indo-Pacific Command also issued a statement saying that they pose no immediate threat to the US or its allies. “The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles on April 19, 2026. We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this incident does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or the region or our allies. The United States is committed to defending the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region.”Last week, North Korean state media said the leader kim jong un Observed missile tests from a destroyer. Kim later said the country would “unlimitedly expand” its nuclear forces and set new tasks to strengthen nuclear strike and quick response capabilities.Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said last week that the agency had observed a “rapid increase” in activity at North Korea’s nuclear sites.

An Indian-origin truck driver has admitted causing a fatal accident in Canada because he was playing games on a mobile phone behind the steering wheel. The fatal pileup took the lives of 2 people.29 year old Baljeet Singh is an Ontario resident who pleaded guilty at Longueuil Courthouse to dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm over a fatal pileup on Highway 30 in Brossard, near Montreal, on July 19, 2022.Singh was driving a 53-foot tractor-trailer when he failed to slow down while approaching heavy traffic near a construction zone, causing a collision with multiple vehicles. Singh had used his mobile phone 18 times an hour before the accident and was actively playing an online game at that time.The crash killed 42-year-old Nancy LeFrançois and her 11-year-old son, Loic Chevalier, who were riding in a passenger vehicle during the pileup. Many others were seriously injured, suffering fractures, head injuries and internal bleeding.A report revealed that Singh had only 0.35 seconds to react before impact and said that the accident could have been avoided if he had focused on the road instead of his mobile.Dashcam footage and evidence also revealed repeated distractions, including lane weaving, traffic violations and failure to take required rest breaks.After initially talking to police, Singh later left Canada and traveled to India. He was arrested abroad in 2025 and brought back to Canada to face charges. He apologized in court papers and is now in custody. He will be sentenced in June. Dangerous driving causing death can result in life imprisonment in Canada.

A Michigan Democrat has made controversial comments about US Vice President JD Vance during a podcast interview, including comments about his wife and children.Abdul El-Sayed, who is seen as a leading contender in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, made the comments while speaking on a podcast hosted by Brian Allen. A clip of the interview has since gone viral.During the conversation, El-Sayed criticized Vance’s political views and questioned how they matched his personal life. Referring to the vice president’s family, she said: “J.D. Vance has brown kids, who he believes are less American than everyone else. To look at his kids and be like, ‘You don’t really belong in this country as much as I brought you up.'”He also made personal comments about Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, saying: “Do you wonder what’s going through Usha’s mind when she talks? She says, I think she’s pregnant so there’s something going on.”Later in the discussion, El-Sayed said: “Usha, get out. Okay, there’s still time, Vance.” Some social media users interpreted this as suggesting that Usha should leave or divorce Vance.The comments, made by El-Sayed, accused Vance of holding political views that he described as inconsistent. They also cited Vance’s past comments on immigration and cultural identity, suggesting they may conflict with his family background, particularly his Indian-born wife and Indian in-laws.The clip was shared by conservative outlet Breitbart. The full podcast interview runs for over 40 minutes and includes discussion of a range of political issues, including campaign funding, foreign policy and voter outreach.

A Florida man has been arrested in Arizona after allegedly traveling to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gold from an elderly woman implicated in the so-called “Phantom Hacker” fraud scheme.Gary Christopher, 59, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, was taken into custody on April 10 after he allegedly arrived at the victim’s Phoenix-area home to take approximately $600,000 worth of gold bullion. He has been charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and made his first appearance in federal court on April 13.Christopher worked as a courier in a major scam targeting an elderly woman. Fraudsters contacted her, pretending to have stolen her identity and falsely claiming she needed to secure her money.One of the scammers even impersonated a former US Attorney and instructed him to convert his savings into gold and hand it over for “safekeeping”. Over time, more than $400,000 in assets were transferred before the victim realized she had been defrauded.Christopher’s role came in the final stages of planning. Prosecutors say he traveled to Arizona on April 9 to pick up additional deliveries of gold from the woman. However, law enforcement officials were already monitoring the situation and stopped him when he arrived at the property.Investigators later found evidence that Christopher was given detailed instructions on how to collect the gold and transfer it to other members of the group.Authorities say the case is part of a growing trend of “phantom hacker” scams, where criminals impersonate government officials or technical support agents to trick victims, often elderly people, into handing over money or valuables. Typically, genuine government agencies will never ask people to withdraw cash, buy gold, or hand over valuables to a courier sent to their home.The investigation into Christopher continues as authorities continue to locate other suspects involved in the scheme.

Tyler Buchanan admitted to targeting 12 companies using SMS phishing to steal more than $8 million in virtual currency.

A British man has pleaded guilty in the United States for his role in a cybercrime scheme that targeted at least 12 companies and stole at least $8 million in virtual currency. US Department of Justice (DOJ).Tyler Buchanan, 24, of Dundee, Scotland, admitted being part of a group that targeted companies and individuals through text message scams known as SMS phishing.Officials said the group sent hundreds of fake messages to employees, prompting them to click on links and enter sensitive information such as login details. These details were used to access company systems and steal confidential data.According to the DOJ, the group carried out the attacks between September 2021 and April 2023, targeting sectors including technology, telecommunications and virtual currency firms.“The conspirators created a phishing kit that captured login credentials entered into fraudulent phishing websites by victim company employees,” the DOJ said. It said the stolen information was shared through online channels controlled by Buchanan and his associates.Investigators also found evidence at Buchanan’s home in Scotland. A digital device contained files containing cryptocurrency access details, including victims’ names and addresses, as well as seed phrases used to control digital assets.Authorities said the scheme resulted in the theft of at least $8 million worth of cryptocurrency from victims across the United States.Buchanan pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He is in US federal custody through April 2025.He is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 21 and could face up to 22 years in prison.This case is part of a wider investigation into the cyber crime network. The DOJ said Buchanan was associated with a group engaged in similar activities, with other individuals also charged.The FBI continues its investigation, while several co-accused individuals face ongoing legal proceedings in the US.

An Indian-origin leader in Melbourne has condemned politicians’ silence on racism targeting Indian Australians, saying the issue is one of dignity, safety and equal respect.Melbourne’s Deputy Lord Mayor and Liberal Party politician Roshenna Campbell said there were clear differences in how different communities were treated when they faced abuse.He said in an interview with Australia Today: “When other communities are targeted, we see politicians protesting against it. Why is it that there is silence among politicians when Indian Australians face racism? I am horrified by racist comments targeting the Indian Australian community. We can overcome this hatred only by standing with Indian Australians. Every politician must see this hatred and racism for what it is. It’s not just about representation. It is about dignity, safety and the right of every community to feel seen and respected. “The response to racism is up to all of us as Australians.”Campbell made this comment in an interview, where he stressed that racism against Indian Australians should not be ignored or treated differently.He said that when a community is targeted, political leaders have a responsibility to respond proactively and argued that unity is important to overcome hatred.Campbell currently serves as the Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne and is also a member of the Liberal Party. She previously contested a federal election and has a background as a barrister.Coming from an immigrant family of Indian origin, she has often spoken about representation and inclusion in Australian public life. His comments add to the ongoing debate about political responses to racism, multiculturalism and discrimination in Australia.He said that the responsibility to combat racism does not lie with one group alone, but with the entire society.