Month: November 2025

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South Korea open to revisiting sanctions on North Korea after latest U.S. crackdown

The post South Korea open to revisiting sanctions on North Korea after latest U. S. crackdown appeared com. With Washington tightening the screws on North Korea’s crypto-funded nuclear weapons programme, South Korea says it’s open to rethinking its own sanctions playbook. Summary South Korea may review its sanctions approach after the U. S. issued fresh actions targeting North Korea. The U. S. Treasury has sanctioned several individuals and entities with ties to North Korea. South Korea will coordinate closely with the U. S. to curb North Korea’s crypto-funded weapons program. During a recent interview, South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Ji-na told local media that “coordination between South Korea and the United States” is important to address cryptocurrency theft by North Korean hackers, which can be “used to fund North Korea’s nuclear and missile programmes and pose a threat to our digital ecosystem.” North Korea has long used state‑sanctioned hacking groups like Lazarus and Kimsuky to target the cryptocurrency sector using a wide range of complex attack vectors that have quietly funnelled billions into Pyongyang’s weapons apparatus. To curb these operations, the United States has used sanctions and other enforcement actions to cripple the networks behind these schemes and cut off illicit revenue streams that fuel the regime’s weapons development. South Korea’s latest stance comes right after the U. S. unveiled a fresh batch of sanctions through its Treasury Department, targeting what it called key financial conduits in North Korea’s crypto laundering network. “The DPRK relies on a vast network of internationally located representatives of DPRK financial institutions who provide access to international markets and financial systems [.] in support of its WMD and ballistic missile programs,” the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said. Entities involved in the scheme included Korea Mangyongdae Computer Technology Company, which Treasury officials say operates IT worker cells from Chinese cities like Shenyang and Dandong. Ryujong Credit Bank was identified as a key player in sanctions.

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Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal blessed with a baby boy: ‘Our bundle of joy has arrived’

Congratulations to Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, who have officially become parents to a baby boy. The beloved Bollywood couple welcomed their first child on November 7, 2025, marking a new and joyous chapter in their lives. The news comes just months after the duo announced their pregnancy in September through an adorable polaroid photo. In the picture, Vicky was seen affectionately holding Katrina’s baby bump, and the couple had captioned it, “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.” The announcement was warmly received by fans, who had been eagerly awaiting this moment after years of speculation about Katrina’s pregnancy. On the morning of November 7, Vicky Kaushal took to his official social media handle to share the happy news with fans. His heartfelt post read, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy. 7th November, 2025 Katrina and Vicky.”Soon after the announcement, social media was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and celebrities alike. Priyanka Chopra Jonas commented, “So happy! Congratulations,” while Parineeti Chopra wrote, “Congrats, new mamma and papa!” Kareena Kapoor Khan added, “Kat, welcome to the boy mamma club! So happy for you and Vicky,” and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja shared, “Amazing, both of you. All my love.” Rakul Preet Singh also joined in, writing, “Omggggg congratulations you two so happy!”As the couple embraces parenthood, fans and well-wishers across the country continue to shower them with love and blessings. Here’s wishing Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal all the happiness as they begin this beautiful new journey together. Also Read: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal announce first pregnancy; Kareena Kapoor sends heartfelt wishes: “This is just the best news”.

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Kucherov scores twice in third period as Lightning beat Golden Knights 6-3

Nikita Kucherov scored a pair of third-period goals and added an assist on a late empty-netter as the Tampa Bay Lightning pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Brandon Hagel also had two goals and an assist for the Lightning, while Gage Goncalves and Dominic James added goals. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves. James and Oliver Bjorkstrand also had a pair of assists each. Ivan Barbashev had two goals and an assist for Las Vegas while Mitch Marner had a goal and two assists.

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Friday November 7th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. [.] The post Friday November 7th Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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Aryan Khan to work on his first theatrical release before directing Shah Rukh Khan in planned 2027 film: Report

Aryan Khan, who recently earned appreciation for his debut Netflix directorial The Ba***ds of Bollywood, is already moving ahead with his next set of projects. The series, which featured Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Bobby Deol and an ensemble cast, marked Aryan’s official entry as a director and showcased his inclination towards bold storytelling. With the streaming debut now behind him, the filmmaker is preparing for a larger leap a theatrical feature. According to industry sources, Aryan’s next directorial will be a full-fledged film intended for a big-screen release. The young filmmaker is reportedly determined to establish himself in the theatrical space before stepping into what will arguably be the most anticipated collaboration of his career directing his father, superstar Shah Rukh Khan. A source quoted by Pinkvilla revealed that Aryan is taking a measured, merit-driven approach to his career choices. “Aryan wants to deliver a theatrical success and prove himself as a filmmaker before taking on the challenge of directing his superstar father, Shah Rukh Khan,” the insider shared. The intention, the source added, is to build credibility in the industry by letting the work speak for itself rather than relying on legacy or expectations. Plans for the father-son collaboration are very much in motion, though the film is not expected to take off immediately. “If all goes as planned, Aryan’s third directorial will feature SRK in the lead. The father-son duo has already locked the core idea, but the collaboration is expected to take shape only in 2027,” the source added. For now, Aryan is dedicating his attention to completing the script for his second feature film. The project is likely to enter the casting stage soon, with more details about the genre, ensemble, and production timeline expected to emerge in the coming months. With his debut project sparking conversations and his next two films already generating industry buzz, Aryan Khan appears to be pacing his journey with focus and strategic clarity. As anticipation builds for his theatrical debut and eventually, his directorial collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan all eyes are on the young filmmaker’s next move. Also Read: Sameer Wankhede calls The Ba***ds of Bollywood a “calculated hit job” aimed at settling personal scores: “Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan can’t hide behind satire”.

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