N Korea test-fires cruise missiles to demonstrate nuclear counterattack
SEOUL, Feb 24 (Reuters): North Korea test-fired four strategic cruise missiles during a drill designed to demonstrate its ability to conduct a nuclear counterattack against hostile forces, its state media said on Friday.The exercise on Thursday involved an apparently operational strategic cruise missile unit of the Korean People's Army, which...
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UN seeks justice for victims of Russia’s ‘senseless’ war
GENEVA, Feb 24 (AFP): UN rights chief Volker Turk on Friday slammed the human cost of Russia's "senseless" year-old war in Ukraine and urged greater efforts to ensure justice for victims.Turk said the civilian toll was "unbearable", with his office verifying that at least 8,006 civilians had been killed and...
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US targets Russia with sanctions, tariffs on Ukraine war anniv
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (AFP): The United States (US) marked the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Friday by announcing new sanctions against Russia and its allies, new export controls and tariffs aimed at undermining Moscow's ability to wage war.Washington also said it would provide $2 billion in more...
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian, thousands protest violent raids
Ramallah, FEb 24 (Al Jazeera): Israeli forces have shot and killed a young Palestinian man in the southern occupied West Bank.Mohammad Jawabreh (22), was shot in the head during confrontations at the Arroub refugee camp north of Hebron on Thursday afternoon, and succumbed to his wounds on Friday before dawn,...
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Australia aims to reassure Thailand over nuclear subs
BANGKOK, Feb 24 (AFP): Australia's defence minister aimed to reassure Thailand on Friday that plans to acquire a new fleet of nuclear submarines would enhance "collective security" in the region after neighbouring countries voiced concerns.The submarine issue came up during a visit to Manila earlier this week, Defence Minister Richard...
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News in brief(2023-02-25)
US Secretary Blinken to attend G20 meeting in IndiaNEW DELHI, Feb 24: US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to New Delhi, India on March 1 to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The meeting will focus on strengthening multilateralism and deepening cooperation on food and energy...
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