Global Tensions and Alliances: A World News Roundup

A roundup of current world news highlights international tensions with accusations against the US by North Korea, Russia supplying missiles to North Korea, pro-Palestinian NGOs contesting Dutch arms exports to Israel, and various global diplomatic and security events across Taiwan, Morocco, Pakistan, and Ukraine.

South Korea alleges Russia has provided North Korea with anti-air missiles in return for troop support in Ukraine. According to national security adviser Shin Won-sik, Russia has exchanged economic and military technology with Pyongyang, amid heightened global scrutiny.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of intensifying tensions, warning of unprecedented nuclear risk in the Korean peninsula. This comes as international criticism mounts over North Korea's military collaborations with Moscow.

Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian NGOs in the Netherlands have petitioned against arms exports to Israel, citing high civilian casualties in Gaza. They argue the Dutch government has an obligation under the Genocide Convention to prevent acts that could lead to genocide.

(With inputs from agencies.)