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6 workers presumed dead after cargo ship crash levels Baltimore bridge, company says
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Six killed in suicide attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan: A suicide bomber rammed a vehicle into a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a dam project in ...
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Quick Glance: Six Killed in Suicide Attack on Chinese Engineers in Pakistan
- A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan, resulting in six fatalities.
- The engineers were en route to a dam construction site when the attack occurred.
- Attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan are seen as attempts to destabilize the country and create discord between Pakistan and its allies, notably China.
- Pakistan condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of the safety of Chinese nationals in the country.
China's President Xi meets US executives, academics in Beijing: China's President Xi Jinping met with U.S. executives and academics at the Great Hall of the ...
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Kate Middleton says she's in "early stages" of cancer treatment: The princess made the announcement in a video Friday.
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Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
Exclusive: China's WuXi AppTec shared US client's data with Beijing, US intelligence officials told...
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China encouraged armed offensive against Myanmar government to protest proliferation of online scams
theregister.com/2024/03/28/scam_centers_china_myanmar/
Dutch PM set for high-stakes China talks on chip export policy: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday in ...
reuters.com/world/dutch-pm-set-high-stakes-china-talks-chip-export-policy-2024-03-27/
Taiwan’s Former Leader to Meet Xi in Beijing, Report Says: Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou will reportedly meet China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing early next ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/taiwan-s-former-leader-to-meet-xi-in-beijing-report-says
In Beijing, Dutch PM raises cyberespionage with China's Xi: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he had discussed an incident of cyberespionage the Netherlands ...
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Details of millions of UK voters accessed by Chinese state, ministers will say: Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden to update MPs on cyber-attacks by Beijing ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/details-of-millions-of-uk-voters-accessed-by-chinese-state-ministers-will-say
US Says Major Israel Attack on Rafah Would Be ‘Huge Mistake’: US Vice President Kamala Harris warned Israel against a major attack on the Gazan city of Rafah ...
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Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time: Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as the city with the most billionaires in Asia ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/27/mumbai-overtakes-beijing-to-become-asias-billionaire-capital-for-first-time.html
US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh ...
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Photos: Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses; search and rescue efforts continue : A part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after the Dali ...
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US and Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years: Biden and Kishida to announce move to counter China at White House meeting next month
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Elon Musk's favors from China leave him exposed: NYT: The Tesla chief's relationship with China, where the EV company has a massive plant ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Directive to Implement Full Self-Driving Beta in Every New Tesla Delivery
- Elon Musk has instructed Tesla employees to install and demonstrate Full Self-Driving Beta for all customers receiving a delivery in North America.
- Tesla is committed to enhancing the system continuously, aiming to eliminate the need for driver attention and achieve true autonomous driving.
- In a move to increase customer acceptance, Elon Musk directed Tesla employees this morning to install the FSD Beta software on all newly delivered vehicles and provide brief test drives to the new buyers.
- Requiring a test drive with each new delivery is expected to significantly increase the workload at Tesla stores and delivery centers, a requirement Musk emphasizes as crucial.
Foreign Office summons senior Chinese diplomat over ‘malicious cyber activity’: Beijing’s chargé d’affaires told that UK government will not tolerate ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/26/foreign-office-summons-senior-chinese-diplomat-over-malicious-cyber-activity
UK ‘slow to hold China to account’ for cyber-attacks against MPs and voters: As deputy PM expected to impose sanctions, head of international alliance says ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/cyber-attacks-china-uk
Netanyahu says Israel could launch Rafah offensive 'alone': Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel could launch an offensive in Rafah in the ...
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Quick Glance: US Fails Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza
- A U.S. effort to increase political pressure on Israel failed in the UN Security Council as Russia and China vetoed it.
- The resolution emphasized concerns about a ground offensive in Rafah and criticized the humanitarian toll of Israel's offensive.
- However, the resolution linked a cease-fire to the release of hostages in Gaza, a stance supported by Israel.
- US officials aim to persuade Israel for an alternative approach in Rafah to minimize civilian casualties, as a summit in Washington is planned.
Xiaomi car app launched on Apple's App Store in China: An app of Xiaomi's car has been launched on Apple's App Store in China- Reuters checks showed on Monday.
reuters.com/technology/xiaomi-car-app-launched-apples-app-store-china-2024-03-25/
Former Taiwan president Ma to make second trip to China: Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou will make his second trip to China next month ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/former-taiwan-president-ma-make-second-trip-china-2024-03-25/
Hong Kong leader says early prison release unlikely for national security offenders
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-leader-says-early-prison-release-unlikely-national-security-offenders-2024-03-26/
China vice foreign minister says relations with Philippines are at a crossroads: China's vice foreign minister, Chen Xiaodong, said relations between China and ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-vice-foreign-minister-says-relations-with-philippines-are-crossroads-2024-03-25/
Pakistan's military, civilian officials to probe bombing that killed Chinese nationals
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U.S., U.K. accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges ...
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Gaza's entire population facing acute food insecurity, Blinken warns: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says it is the first time this has happened and calls for ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68605401
South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho has been released by China: South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, who had been detained in China since May 2023 ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/south-korean-soccer-player-son-jun-ho-has-been-released-by-china-yonhap-2024-03-25/
US sanctions hackers for targeting critical infrastructure for Chinese spy agency
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/us-sanctions-chinese-hackers
Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation: Chinese stocks advanced after a report spurred speculation that Beijing will expand its ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/tech-leads-chinese-stocks-rally-in-hong-kong-ahead-of-holidays
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US, UK, NZ accuse China of cyber attacks on 'democratic institutions' - World News
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Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
- The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.
- APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.
- The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.
- The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
Philippines' Marcos vows response to China's 'attacks': MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines will implement countermeasures proportionate and reasonable against ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/South-China-Sea/Philippines-Marcos-vows-response-to-China-s-attacks
U.S. to Present Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council: A resolution for the U.N. that American diplomats are circulating was notable for its strong ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/21/world/middleeast/gaza-blinken-ceasefire.html
Quick Glance: Russia and China Veto US Cease-Fire Resolution
- Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution on Friday calling for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid for over 2 million hungry Palestinians.
- The resolution reflected a shift in U.S. stance, diverging from much of the world's push for an unconditional end to the fighting.
- While the resolution would have been officially binding, it would not have stopped the fighting or released hostages, but it would have increased pressure on Israel as its closest ally aligns more with global calls for a cease-fire.
- The Security Council had passed two resolutions on the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, but none had called for a cease-fire.
China, battling low birth rates and high costs, encourages frugal weddings: Young couples in China planning "simple" weddings, rather than traditional banquets ...
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War in the Middle East: UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for the first time
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Philippines says Chinese envoy summoned over 'aggressive actions' off reef
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-philippines-south-china-sea-water-cannon-attack-chinese-envoy-summoned-4219456
Exclusive: China pushes banks to speed approvals of new loans to private developers
reuters.com/world/china/china-pushes-banks-speed-approvals-new-loans-private-developers-say-sources-2024-03-25/
China job ad sparks social media outcry over 'middle-age' unemployment: A job advertisement in China seeking cashiers aged 18 to 30 at a grocery store has ...
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Xi Jinping meets US CEOs as American businesses seek to mend China ties: Concerns mount among Beijing’s trading partners about oversupply and potential dumping
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China’s CEO Summit in Beijing Clouded by Doubts Over Access to Xi, Policy: China’s bid to woo top global executives at an annual forum in Beijing this weekend is ...
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German industry sceptical of China's vow to treat foreign firms equally: A fresh pledge by Beijing to treat foreign companies like domestic rivals drew a cool ...
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UN’s Guterres repeats call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza; Blinken ends eight-day tour
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U.S. can't stop Israel's Rafah offensive, Netanyahu tells Blinken: The prime minister said he told the American Secretary of State that Israel 'will do it alone' ...
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China’s Economic Collision Course: As Growth Slows, Beijing’s Moves Are Drawing a Global Backlash
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UK approach to China is 'robust', Rishi Sunak says: It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.
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China plans new rules on market access, data flows Premier Li tells global CEOs: China will carefully study issues of market access and cross-border data flows ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-plans-new-rules-market-access-data-flows-premier-li-tells-global-ceos-2024-03-24/
North Korea, China commit to bolster ties in Beijing talks, KCNA says: North Korean and Chinese officials met this week in Beijing and committed to further ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-china-held-talks-beijing-kcna-says-2024-03-22/
Lack of an obvious strategy: Hamas could involve Israel in endless guerrilla warfare
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China’s home-grown C929 widebody passenger jet enters ‘crucial’ development stage amid Beijing’s aviation push
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Netanyahu says Israel will enter Rafah with or without US support: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said after a meeting with Secretary of State Antony ...
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Dutch PM set for high-stakes China talks on chip export policy: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday in ...
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Quick Glance: Dutch PM to Meet Xi Jinping in High-Stakes China Talks
- Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is expected to discuss economic issues with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
- The Netherlands has started denying licenses for ASML equipment exports to China, potentially straining bilateral relations.
- The discussions are likely to focus on whether ASML will continue to receive licenses to maintain equipment sold to Chinese customers that now fall under export restrictions.
- The Dutch government faces a delicate balancing act in protecting ASML's interests while maintaining relations with China to retain ASML as a business partner.
US CEOs Extend China Stay After Last-Minute Invite to Meet Xi: Some US executives in Beijing for a business summit are rejigging their long-planned schedules ...
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Beijing-backed cyberspies attacked 70+ orgs across 23 countries: Plus potential links to I-Soon, researchers say
theregister.com/2024/03/19/china_cyberspies_earth_krahang/
Quick Glance: Cyberattacks: Beijing-backed Group Infiltrates Government Entities
- Researchers report that Chinese cyberspies have compromised a minimum of 70 organizations, predominantly government entities, and targeted over 116 victims worldwide.
- The hacking group Earth Krahang, supported by Beijing, utilizes public-facing servers and phishing emails to deploy two custom backdoors. Trend Micro has been monitoring the cyberespionage campaign since early 2022.
- In addition to phishing emails, Earth Krahang also employs brute-force attacks to acquire credentials and steal victim emails.
- The victims were scattered across 23 different countries, primarily in Asia and America, as well as in Europe and Africa.
Chinese coast guard ships blast Philippine boat with water cannon: Two Chinese coast guard ships fired at a Philippine supply boat with water cannon on Saturday ...
business-standard.com/world-news/chinese-coast-guard-ships-blast-philippine-boat-with-water-cannon-124032300153_1.html
Quick Glance: Chinese Coast Guard Clashes with Philippine Boat
- Chinese coast guard ships hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons Saturday near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel, Philippine officials said.
- The United States and Japan immediately expressed support for the Philippines and concern over Chinese aggression near the Second Thomas Shoal, which has seen repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels.
- The high-seas confrontations have raised fears of a larger conflict involving China and the U.S., while Washington has conducted "freedom of navigation" operations in the area, a practice criticized by China.
- Despite overlapping claims by multiple countries, including China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Brunei, the South China Sea remains a contentious area with ongoing territorial disputes.
China to safeguard national treatment for foreign-funded firms: China will safeguard national treatment for foreign-funded firms, so that more foreign-funded ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-safeguard-national-treatment-foreign-funded-firms-2024-03-25/
New Zealand to world: China attacked us, too!: Reveals 2021 incident that saw parliamentary agencies briefly probed
theregister.com/2024/03/26/new_zealand_china_attack/
UN draft resolution: US calls for "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, according to Antony Blinken
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China and foreign CEOs dance ever trickier tango: Beijing is awash with dance partners this week as CEOs of 100 or so multinational giants such as Apple and AMD ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/china-foreign-ceos-dance-ever-trickier-tango-2024-03-25/
Netanyahu is damaging the Israel - U.S. partnership: On Friday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Stated That He Told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ...
haaretz.com/opinion/editorial/2024-03-24/ty-article-opinion/netanyahu-is-damaging-the-israel-u-s-partnership/0000018e-6d07-d1c9-af8f-6fafb42c0000
Blinken condemns Moscow terror attack as death toll rises to 133: “We condemn terrorism in all its forms and stand in solidarity with the people of Russia in ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/23/blinken-condemns-moscow-terrorist-attack-00148700
Live news: Princess Catherine undergoing treatment for cancer
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TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
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Blinken says authoritarian regimes using tech to undermine democracy: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday technology should be employed to ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-says-authoritarian-regimes-using-tech-undermine-democracy-2024-03-18/
Senior North Korean official meets China's Wang Yi in Beijing: A senior North Korean official leading a delegation to China met with Chinese Foreign Minister ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/senior-north-korean-official-meets-chinas-wang-yi-beijing-2024-03-25/
Blinken warns Israel about offensive in Rafah - Natanyahu unimpressed: US Secretary of State Blinken again warns Israel against a ground operation in Rafah ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/23/blinken-warnt-israel-vor-offensive-in-rafah-natanjahu-unbeeindruckt
Veto by Russia and China: US demand for a ceasefire in the Gaza war fails in the UN Security Council
spiegel.de/ausland/gazastreifen-uno-sicherheitsrat-kann-sich-nicht-auf-waffenruhe-einigen-a-f5a2ce9e-8fa1-4fd9-9741-c8bf3ebe29f5
Exclusive: Russia struggles to collect oil payments as China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny
reuters.com/markets/commodities/russia-struggles-collect-oil-payments-china-uae-turkey-raise-bank-scrutiny-2024-03-27/
🔊 @Reuters' @humeyra_pamuk is on the road with Secretary of State Antony Blinken as he tries to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza ...
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China tells US to not take sides on South China Sea issue: China said the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South ...
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Chinese nationals charged with cyber-spying on US biz and more for Beijing: Plus: Alleged front sanctioned, UK blames PRC for Electoral Commission theft ...
theregister.com/2024/03/25/china_apt31_charges/
Blinken: Russian presidential election ‘can only be described as undemocratic’: Secretary of State Antony Blinken denounced Russia’s presidential elections ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4541431-blinken-russian-presidential-election-can-only-be-described-as-undemocratic/
Former US President Donald Trump ordered the CIA to wage secret propaganda operations against China, intending to harm Beijing’s standing at home and influence ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Launched Covert CIA Influence Operation Against China
- President Trump authorized a clandestine CIA campaign against China in 2019 to influence public opinion against the government.
- The operation aimed to foment paranoia among Chinese leaders and was in response to China's aggressive efforts to increase global influence.
- The CIA used false identities to spread negative narratives about the Chinese government and criticized the Belt and Road Initiative funding infrastructure projects in the developing world.
- The operation poses risks of escalating tensions with China, potentially undermining U.S. credibility, while China could exploit evidence of U.S. influence operations to criticize Western interference.
Tribute to deceased Chinese dissident exposes fractures at UN rights body: China interrupted an attempt by several non-governmental groups on Friday to pay ...
reuters.com/world/tribute-deceased-chinese-dissident-exposes-fractures-un-rights-body-2024-03-22/
Apple Vision Pro to hit mainland China this year, state media says: Apple Vision Pro will hit the mainland China market this year, Apple chief executive Tim Cook ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-vision-pro-hit-mainland-china-this-year-state-media-says-2024-03-24/
Blinken lauds 'extraordinary' expansion of defence ties with Philippines: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed on Tuesday a recent strengthening of ...
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Antony Blinken Meets Netanyahu in Tel Aviv as He Acknowledges Severe Hunger Crisis in Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/3/22/headlines/antony_blinken_meets_netanyahu_in_tel_aviv_as_he_acknowledges_severe_hunger_crisis_in_gaza
China told it faces 'fork in the road' as officials meet CEOs: China needs to
reuters.com/world/china/china-told-it-faces-fork-road-officials-meet-ceos-2024-03-24/
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia, launching a tour of the Middle East to try to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza war as increasing ...
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Arab ministers meet Palestinian official in Cairo to discuss Gaza: Arab ministers held talks with a Palestinian official in Cairo on Thursday to discuss efforts ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/arab-ministers-meet-palestinian-official-cairo-discuss-gaza-2024-03-21/
North Korea fires ballistic missile as top US diplomat visits Seoul: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday, Seoul's military said ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Kim Supervises 'Super-Large' Rocket Launcher Drills
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw live-fire drills involving 'newly-equipped super-large' multiple rocket launchers.
- The drills aimed to test the 'real war capabilities' of the 600-millimeter multiple rocket launchers and included simulating an aerial explosion of a shell at a predetermined altitude above the target.
- Kim emphasized that the rocket launchers would be the 'core central striking means' in war preparations and that the army should possess destructive offensive means to block and suppress the possibility of war.
- North Korea is banned from testing ballistic missiles due to long-running sanctions, and the latest tests were seen as the regime's attempt to demonstrate strength, signal costs on the Korean Peninsula for security cooperation, and warn Washington against increased pressure.
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