North Korea has amended its constitution to require the military to launch a retaliatory nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or incapacitated by a foreign adversary.The constitutional change comes after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several of his close advisers were reportedly killed in strikes during the initial phase of the joint US-Israeli attacks on Tehran.The amendment was adopted during the first session of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly, which began in Pyongyang on March 22. The changes were revealed on Thursday during a briefing by South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) for senior government officials, The Telegraph reports.According to the NIS briefing, Kim retains command over North Korea’s nuclear forces, but a constitutional amendment formally defines procedures for retaliation if killed or rendered incapable of leading.The amended Article 3 of the Nuclear Policy Law states: “If the command-and-control system over the nuclear forces of a State is endangered by attacks by hostile forces… a nuclear strike shall be automatically and immediately initiated.”Professor Andrei Lankov, a Russian-born professor of history and international relations at Kookmin University in Seoul, said the change reflected growing concerns in Pyongyang following recent developments in Iran.“This may have been the policy earlier, but now it has been included in the Constitution and emphasized,” he said.“Iran was a wake-up call. North Korea saw the remarkable efficiency of US-Israeli decapitation attacks, which instantly eliminated large portions of the Iranian leadership, and they should now be horrified.”Experts believe that carrying out a similar operation in North Korea would be much more difficult than in Iran due to the country’s isolation and tight security controls. North Korea’s borders are largely sealed and foreign diplomats, aid workers and businessmen visiting the country are closely monitored, limiting opportunities for intelligence gathering.Reports have suggested that Israeli intelligence tracked Iranian leaders through hacked traffic cameras in Tehran, but such a strategy would be difficult in Pyongyang due to the limited CCTV network and tightly controlled intranet system.Kim Jong-un is also known for maintaining tight personal security. He is constantly accompanied by bodyguards, avoids air travel and usually travels by heavily armored train.Prof Lankov said Pyongyang’s main concern was likely to be satellite surveillance technology.He said, “Their biggest fear is the information they can get from satellite technology. And, overall, their concerns are not unfounded because removing the leadership at the beginning of any conflict is likely to be decisive.”He said North Korea’s military is loyal to its leadership and would likely retaliate in the event of an attack.“I don’t see any possibility of an attack from South Korea, so any retaliation would be aimed at the United States,” Prof Lankov said.Meanwhile, North Korea is also preparing to deploy a new type of artillery system near its border with South Korea, according to state media reports released on Friday.The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim recently visited a munitions factory to inspect the production of a ‘new type of 155-millimeter self-propelled gun-howitzer’.The KCNA said the artillery system has a range of more than 37 miles and will be deployed to long-range artillery units deployed along the border with South Korea this year.The new weapon could put central Seoul, about 35 miles from the border, within striking distance of much of Gyeonggi province, South Korea’s most populous region and a major industrial hub.

The howitzer will provide significant changes and benefits to our military’s ground operations, KCNA quoted Kim as saying.Despite recent peace efforts by the South Korean government, North Korea continues to describe Seoul as its main rival and recently removed long-standing references to Korean unification from its constitution.North and South Korea are technically at war because the 1950–1953 Korean War ended in an armistice rather than a formal peace treaty.

US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s draft ceasefire proposal. (AP Photo)

Iran’s latest response to the US-backed ceasefire proposal demanded Washington make sweeping political, military and economic concessions – including sanctions relief, compensation for war damage, the withdrawal of US forces from the region and recognition of Tehran’s authority over the Strait of Hormuz – terms swiftly rejected by President Donald Trump.Tehran’s response came after Washington presented a 14-point proposal aimed at ending the 10-week conflict that has disrupted global oil supplies and raised tensions across the Middle East, according to reports by Iranian state media and Al Jazeera.Although neither side publicly released the full text of the resolutions, key disagreements highlighted deep divisions over Iran’s nuclear program, regional influence and control of vital shipping routes.Iran’s proposal reportedly called for the United States to lift sanctions, end the naval blockade of Iranian ports, and lift restrictions on Iranian oil exports as part of any ceasefire arrangement.

compensation for damage

Tehran also demanded the lifting of the seizure of approximately $20 billion in Iranian assets and compensation of approximately $270 billion for damages caused by US and Israeli attacks during the conflict.

control over the strait of hormuz

A major sticking point emerged over the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which about a fifth of the world’s oil supply passed before the conflict escalated. Iran reportedly demanded formal recognition of its control over shipping through the strait, including the right to levy transit fees, while demanding an end to the US blockade of Iranian ports.However, Washington has insisted that the blockade will continue until a comprehensive agreement is reached.

nuclear control

Another major issue of controversy involved Iran’s nuclear program. The US proposal reportedly demands that Tehran completely halt its nuclear activities and hand over its stockpile of approximately 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium to US custody.Iran rejected both demands, arguing that any restrictions on its nuclear program could only be temporary and refusing to surrender its uranium reserves.

US military withdrawal

The Iranian response also linked any ceasefire to broader regional issues. Tehran reportedly demanded the withdrawal of US forces from the region and a halt to all hostilities, including Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.Meanwhile, the US has sought to curb Iran’s support for regional allies such as Hezbollah and Hamas, while also pushing for limits on Tehran’s ballistic missile program.

Trump called the proposal unacceptable

Within hours of the Iranian response becoming public, Trump rejected it outright.“I just read the response from the so-called “representatives” of Iran. I don’t like it – completely unacceptable! Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, without specifying which parts of the resolution Washington found unacceptable.The rejection immediately roiled global energy markets, sending oil prices rising nearly $3 a barrel amid fears the standoff would prolong the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.The ongoing tensions have also highlighted growing international concern over the economic consequences of the conflict. NATO allies have reportedly resisted US calls to send naval forces to reopen the strait without a comprehensive peace agreement and an internationally mandated mission.Trump is expected to discuss Iran with the Chinese president Xi Jinping During his upcoming visit to Beijing, Washington wants Beijing’s help in pressuring Tehran for a deal.israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu Said that the war is not over and stressed that more work remains to dismantle Iran’s enrichment capabilities, ballistic missile program and regional proxy networks.Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian responded by saying that Iran would “never bow to the enemy” and would continue to defend its national interests “with force.”Despite diplomatic efforts, tension remains in the entire region. The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted two drones launched from Iran on Sunday, while Qatar condemned a drone attack on a cargo ship in its territorial waters. Kuwait also reported the entry of hostile drones into its airspace.Meanwhile, clashes between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continue in southern Lebanon despite an earlier US-brokered ceasefire.

Joan and Arnold de Jong in 2022

Three Indian-origin men in Canada have been found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of an elderly couple inside their home in Abbotsford, British Columbia. According to CBC News report, it has been almost four days since this crime took place.BC Supreme Court Justice Brenda Brown ruled Friday that Gurkaran Singh, Abhijeet Singh and Khushveer Toor were all guilty in the deaths of Arnold and Joanne de Jong, who were found dead in their Abbotsford home on May 9, 2022.The judge agreed with prosecutors that the murders were planned in advance and carried out for money.The courtroom was packed with relatives and friends of the de Jong family.Arnold, 77, and Joan de Jong, 76, were found dead in separate bedrooms of their home on Arcadian Way in East Abbotsford. Disturbing details of the murders emerged in court proceedings.Joan was found in a pool of blood on her bed. A pathologist determined that she died from a knife wound to the neck and blunt-force injuries to the head, believed to have been caused by a screwdriver and hammer.Arnold was found in another bedroom with his hands and feet bound. His head and face were tightly wrapped with duct tape. The court heard he died of asphyxiation.All three accused knew the couple before the murder. Abhijeet Singh was the owner of a cleaning company and the other two men worked for him. The business had worked on the De Jong residence on several occasions before the murders.The trio planned a home invasion to rob the couple and then murder them. They later used the victims’ stolen credit cards, checks and identities to make purchases, withdraw funds and repay loans.DNA evidence also linked all three men to the crime. Investigators found DNA at the home, on the rope used to tie Arnold de Jong, and on a metal baseball bat recovered from the suspects’ vehicle.Some internet searches were also conducted by Abhijeet Singh after the news of the deaths became public. The findings were “extraordinarily damaging”, including questions about how murderers are punished in Canada.Defense attorneys argued throughout the trial that the murders were not planned and that the incident was a robbery that got out of control. He claimed there was no direct evidence that his client intended to kill the couple.Justice Brown rejected that argument.The judge said that the accused knew that the De Jongs could recognize them because they had worked at the house before and that was the reason the couple were not released alive.Following the verdict, family members expressed relief but said the pain of losing their parents still lingered.“[It] I felt like my heart was going to come out of my chest,” daughter Sandra Barthel said after hearing the verdict.She added: “I think there was joy in that, knowing that the judge saw it for what it was and she was able to process it.”Another daughter, Kimberly Coleman, said: “They were people who could never be replaced… There were so many things about them that were so special to us that we miss every day.”The sentencing of Gurkaran Singh, Abhijeet Singh and Khushveer Toor has been fixed for May 28. Under Canadian law, a conviction for first-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence with no possibility of parole for 25 years.

Controversial Singaporean YouTuber Amos Yee was allegedly attacked by an 18-year-old man dressed like Yuji Itadori outside the Doujima anime convention in Singapore. Online videos showed the cosplayer punching and kicking Yi during the fight. The incident occurred after conference organizers banned Yi from entering the event. Following the attack, Yee blamed organizers for escalating tensions and denied rumors alleging inappropriate behavior at the venue.

Amos Yee is again in the headlines and once again controversy has followed him. The 27-year-old Singaporean content creator was allegedly attacked outside the Doujima anime convention at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Center on May 9. Video circulating online showing a teenager dressed like Yuji Itadori from the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen punching and kicking Yi during a chaotic confrontation quickly spread on social media.The incident reignited debate over Yi’s long and deeply divisive public image. While some online users condemned the physical attack, others pointed to the years of scandals that have surrounded the former child actor turned blogger and YouTuber. The clash outside the conference has now become one of the most talked-about streamer-related controversies in Singapore this week.

Amos Yee’s controversial history continues to haunt him

Before becoming a viral internet personality, Amos Yee worked as a child actor in Singapore. He later gained an online following through provocative political and religious commentary. His criticism of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and his videos mocking religion led to several arrests in Singapore in the mid-2010s.In 2017, Yi moved to the United States and was granted political asylum. However, his situation worsened years later when authorities in Illinois charged him with grooming-related crimes, solicitation and possession of explicit material involving minors. He was sentenced to prison in 2021 before allegedly violating parole conditions and was later released on parole. After being deported to Singapore in March 2026, he faced additional legal Investigations related to national service obligations.That background heavily shaped the public reaction to his attempt to attend the Doujima conference. The organizers had already announced this Instagram that a “known problematic influencer” would not be allowed entry and said they were working to ban him from future events.

Amos Yee blames Doujima organizers after Singapore attack

Despite the ban, Yi still appeared near the conference venue and shared photos from outside the event. One post was captioned:“Protect your children.”After the attack, Yee posted photos of his injuries online and blamed organizers for increasing tension around his appearance. He wrote: “Honestly, if the organizers hadn’t banned me. I probably would have gone in, browsed the shops, had people come over to take selfies, many would have been disgusted to see me, but fuck them. And it’s a nice, happy day. Instead you banned me, causing people to get angry and cause my attack”He also denied rumors circulating online, saying:“Mao, there are stupid rumors being spread around that I attacked the first attacker or that I was taking pictures of an upskirt girl. There were ten thousand people there, and many of them were videoing me and following me. If I had done those things, there would have been evidence. Where is the evidence?”According to reports, the 18-year-old cosplayer involved in the attack was later arrested on charges of creating a public nuisance.

Candace Owens and Laura Loomer reignited their public feud on Ax with a series of intensely personal accusations. Loomer accused Owens of living a lavish lifestyle while falsely claiming to have financial struggles, while Owens responded with harsh comments about Loomer’s mental health and public reputation. The debate later escalated when Loomer brought Erica Kirk into the controversy and accused Owens of targeting her and spreading lies about others online.

The bitter online feud between Candace Owens and Laura Loomer took another ugly turn this weekend when both women exchanged deeply personal accusations across the Ax. What began as criticism over finances and influence soon turned into a public meltdown involving mental health claims, luxury lifestyle allegations, and fresh references to Erica Kirk.Within hours, the exchange attracted massive attention online. Screenshots of the back-and-forth went viral as users analyzed each allegation. Loomer accused Owens of pretending to be broke while living a lavish lifestyle, and Owens responded with harsh words about Loomer’s mental health and social status.

Candace Owens and Laura Loomer clash over money and “bankruptcy” claims

The feud intensified after Laura Loomer publicly questioned Candace Owens’s financial complaints. In a lengthy response posted on X, Loomer wrote:“You wear at least $2,000 in almost every episode of your show and you have two multi-million dollar homes worth at least $12 million in trust. As I exposed, you and your husband have a car collection worth $800,000 to $1 million. How are you almost “bankrupt”?You have to stop lying. You live a very luxurious life.Do I even need to know how many nannies and maids you have so people can see once again how much you lie??You also wear a $70,000 ring.The only person that can bankrupt you is your own mouth with the defamatory lies you speak about others.”The post quickly gained popularity online, garnering thousands of reposts and reactions from both supporters and critics. Many users focused on the increasingly personal nature of the attacks rather than the substantive political disagreement between the two conservative commentators.

Laura Loomer drags Erica Kirk into escalating Candace Owens feud

Candace Owens did not hold back from giving her reaction. he answered:“It’s getting boring Laura and you know it. You tried it and the public didn’t cut it. I’m sorry that people constantly take advantage of your various documented mental disorders. They see you as insects who will do their bidding, while they never have to invite you into their social circle for the same reason. Deep down you know it’s true and I’m sorry about that. You are neither accepted by anyone nor Is believed.”Loomer then reignited the controversy by accusing Owens of targeting Erica Kirk. she wrote:“What is becoming boring is your constant harassing @MrsEikaKirk and the way you lie about people (including me) because you enjoy lying about others because you are not satisfied with your life and many of the things you have.Even now you lie in your answers. You need to get help for your disorders. In my opinion you clearly have narcissistic personality disorder, you behave like someone who has postpartum psychosis and I have no desire to be part of your social circle. I live a fulfilling life with the people I love. You should be doing what you enjoy so much every day instead of trying to ruin @MrsEikaKirk’s life even more than it already is by murdering her husband and the father of her children.“

For centuries, the Great Wall of China has stood like a silent trail across mountains and deserts, carrying stories most people have never heard. Tourists see stone paths and steep towers. Historians look at dynasties, wars, and empires. But inside a rugged section near Beijing, archaeologists have now discovered something that brings the wall’s military past back into focus.The discovery reportedly occurred during restoration work on the Jiankou section of the wall, an area famous for its dramatic cliffs and crumbling towers. What researchers found there was much more than loose bricks or damaged stone. Hidden within the ancient structure were weapons, turquoise artifacts, traces of food, and even emotional messages left by workers centuries ago. The extraordinary find, experts say, was a giant Ming Dynasty cannon that weighed about 247 pounds.And, strangely, it may also explain how China and Europe once exchanged military technology, long before globalization became the norm.

Iron cannon from 1632 found on the Great Wall could rewrite China’s military history

The largest discovery was a large iron cannon, believed to date from 1632, during the late Ming dynasty. Archaeologists found it while excavating three watch towers and nearby wall sections in the Jiankou area, The Global Times reports.As reported, the weapon is approximately 35 inches long and reportedly bears an inscription reading “Chongzhen Year 5”, which corresponds to 1632 CE. Experts at the Beijing Institute of Archeology say the cannon was unusually well preserved.Researchers noted similarities between the cannon and European “red-coat” cannons used around the same period. The barrel shape and overall structure appear surprisingly close to European artillery designs. Archaeologists now suspect that there may have been some exchange of military knowledge between China and Western powers in the late Ming era. This shows that the Great Wall was not just a defensive barrier. It may also have been part of a much larger network of trade, influence and technological experimentation.

Inside the Watchtower: Everyday life written in the foundation of the Great Wall

Apart from weapons, many other things were revealed in the excavation. Inside Watchtower 118, archaeologists have reportedly discovered the remains of heated brick beds and stoves used by soldiers stationed along the wall. It gives a short but vivid glimpse of daily life during the Ming dynasty. A watchtower in 1573 B.C. There was also an immigration monument, which helped experts better understand when parts of the wall were built and occupied.Two different bricks had inscriptions relating to weight specifications. Researchers say this could reshape previous assumptions about the operation of Ming-era brick kilns. This wall was apparently built with much tighter organization than many historians believe. Another brick contained something more human. The inscription roughly translates as: “Nothing but wine or worry; three years of hard work turned my hair grey.”“It feels surprisingly modern in a strange way. Tiredness, stress, disappointment. Some things apparently never change.

Ancient crops, medicines and animal remains

Excavations of the Great Wall also revealed traces of crops and medicinal plants that were used by the people who lived or worked there centuries ago.Experts suggest that these remains could help researchers better understand the diet and medical knowledge of Ming Dynasty soldiers. Investigators reportedly found evidence of both cultivated crops and herbal materials. Animal bones were also scattered in parts of the site.Some belonged to pets. Others appear to be associated with wild species hunted nearby. The researchers also found signs of butchering activity, indicating that food preparation took place directly inside or near the towers. The discoveries make the site feel less like a cold military structure and more like a living settlement.

Archaeologists uncover shards of turquoise revealing hidden Ming Dynasty trade routes

One of the quieter discoveries may actually turn out to be one of the most important later. Archaeologists found 28 turquoise artifacts during excavations. Preliminary analysis reportedly suggests that the stones may have originated from quarries in Hubei, Henan and Shaanxi provinces. It matters because it points to trade routes extending into northern China.The Great Wall was built for defense, yet the objects found inside it indicate the constant movement, exchange and cultural contact that took place around it. Experts say the turquoise shards may offer more evidence of the regional trade networks that operated during the Ming dynasty.

The Great Wall still has secrets

The Jiankou section of the Great Wall of China has long been considered one of the wildest and least restored areas near Beijing. The steep peaks and dangerous terrain have helped to preserve parts of it naturally over time. Perhaps that’s why the discoveries there feel unusually untouched.Researchers believe that more excavations could reveal additional military equipment, trade goods or personal artifacts hidden inside the ancient structure. Experts involved in the project say the surrounding landscape has barely changed over the centuries, making the area ideal for “time-travel-style” archaeological research.