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North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance

The spokesman said recent US-South Korean WMD response discussions amounted to an "open declaration of confrontation" and warned such actions could lead Pyongyang to invoke nuclear force provisions.

This picture taken on March 4, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on March 5, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a sea-to-surface strategic cruise missile test launch conducted on the destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location.
An aerial view shows the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, July 28, 2026.

Death toll from earthquake in southwestern Japan rises to 34, six more reported injured

A woman holds banners denouncing the Iranian regime, June 21, 2026; illustrative.

Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests

Black bear at Yellowstone Park, photographed May 22, 2026. (Illustrative)

Tokyo drift: Black bear that sent Japanese city into lockdown, sparked multi-day search, captured


Israeli marathon runner Chemtai Salpeter loses top finish due to cramp

Israeli runner Chemtai Salpeter had been in 4th place throughout the race before stopping temporarily, 4 km. from the finish line, leading her to an eventual 66th place finish.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's Marathon - Sapporo Odori Park, Sapporo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Molly Seidel of the United States and Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Israel in action

American Jewish athlete Alix Klineman wins beach volleyball gold

“I still don’t know if I really ever expected this to come true,” said Klineman. “It feels like such a fairy tale.”

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Beach Volleyball - Women - Medal Ceremony - Shiokaze Park, Tokyo, Japan - August 6, 2021. Gold medallists April Ross of the United States and Alix Klineman of the United States pose with their medals with Silver medallists Mariafe Artacho del Solar of Australia and Taliqua Clan

Olympics: NZ's Hubbard becomes 1st transgender Olympian, but exits early

"She had a hard background and so many people wanted her to lose. She had an uphill battle here," said Austria's Sarah Fischer.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Weightlifting - Women's +87kg - Group A - Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand in action.

Alex Gibney to produce MGM/Tadmor’s Iranian judo bromance series

Mollaei has visited Israel a number of times and has spoken of how much he appreciates the support he has received from Israelis.

Said Moulay and Sagi Muki of the Tokyo Olympics

Belarus athlete granted visa to Poland after refusing to go home

Tsimanouskaya's husband will join her in Poland, a Warsaw-based Belarusian opposition politician said on Monday.

Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is seen at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Japan August 1, 2021

Simone Biles set to take part in balance beam final

The balance beam event will be Simone Biles's last chance at a gold medal in Tokyo.

Simone Biles of the United States during training ahead of the Olympic Games, July 22, 2021.

Olympics: Belarus athlete Tsimanouskaya 'safe and secure' in Tokyo - IOC

The sprinter said she was taken to the airport against her wishes after she publicly complained about national coaches at the Tokyo Olympics.

Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is seen at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Japan August 1, 2021

Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat wins an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo

The Israeli competed fourth, netting a score of 14.933. This is Israel's first gold medal in Tokyo, and second in history.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Men's Floor Exercise - Final - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 1, 2021. Artem Dolgopyat of Israel in action during the floor exercise. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Israeli athlete Knyazyeva-Minenko places 6th in women's triple jump final

The 31-year-old Knyazyeva-Minenko scored a personal best for 2021, putting up a distance of 14.60 meters in her third time reaching the Olympic final.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's Triple Jump - Final - OLS - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2021. Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko of Israel in action

Who is Artem Dolgopyat, Israel's Olympic gold medalist?

In 2009, Dolgopyat’s family moved to Israel from the Ukraine and settled in Tel Aviv, where he quickly became a standout at the Maccabi sports club.

Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat