Pyongyang has accused Washington of “nuclear blackmail” and spying “beyond the wartime level” The North Korean military has accused the Pentagon of aggravating tensions to a critical level and pushing the region closer than ever to a nuclear disaster, warning that any misstep could lead to a “shocking accident,” according to a lengthy statement carried…

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Metropolitan Pavel was arrested after accusing President Zelensky of religious persecution Russia has demanded the release of Metropolitan Pavel, a senior bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), stating that it is concerned about his wellbeing. Pavel was taken into custody last week as Kiev sought to oust UOC monks from the historic monastery which…