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North Korean Engineers Aid Russia in Kursk Mine-Clearing Operations

                               North Korea last year sent some 14,000 soldiers to fight alongside Russia in Kursk. Russia has announced that North Korean troops are playing a central role in de-mining operations in the Kursk region , an area heavily affected by months of fighting with Ukrainian forces. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, the deployment follows a mutual defence pact signed between Moscow and Pyongyang, which saw thousands of North Korean soldiers sent to assist Russia during the conflict. The Kursk region became a major battleground in August 2024, when Ukrainian forces crossed the border and seized large swathes of territory. After months of intense combat, Russian forces—bolstered by North Korean troops—eventually regained control. Now, the focus has shifted to clearing anti-tank mines, anti-personnel devices, and unexploded ordnance , including Western-supplied weapons...
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Market Turmoil: UnitedHealth's Plunge Sends Dow Spiraling Amid Weekly Losses

The stock market faced another turbulent session as UnitedHealth (UNH) shares plummeted over 22%, dragging the Dow Jones Industrial Average down by more than 500 points. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 struggled to find footing, with both indexes sputtering after Wednesday’s tech-led sell-off.

UnitedHealth’s sharp decline followed a cut in its full-year profit forecast, making it the worst-performing Dow component of the day. The broader market also felt the weight of uncertainty surrounding trade policies and Federal Reserve decisions, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned of economic challenges ahead  due to tariffs.

Despite a slight rebound in the S&P 500, all three major indexes closed the week lower, with the Dow and Nasdaq falling over 2.5% and the S&P 500 down around 1.5%. Investors now turn their attention to upcoming earnings reports and economic indicators that could shape market sentiment in the coming weeks.


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