Latvia says armed, masked men escorted 20 undocumented migrants toward its border from Belarus and later crossed into its territory to sabotage equipment, part of what officials call a deliberate pressure campaign. Analysts warn that Belarus, backed by Russia, is using migration and hybrid tactics to test NATO's eastern flank — and that Latvia is the least prepared link.

Oct 9, 2026

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South Korea Weighs Measures to Force North Korea Apology Over DMZ Mine Blast

South Korea is considering unspecified measures to pressure North Korea into apologizing for a DMZ mine explosion that wounded three South Korean soldiers. A joint South Korea-UN investigation found the mines were planted by North Korean forces about a year ago, but Pyongyang denies responsibility and has dismissed the apology demand as "despicable."

Oct 6, 2026