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North Korea fires several cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea: Seoul military
Unlike their ballistic counterparts, the testing of cruise missiles is not banned under current UN sanctions against Pyongyang.
How influential is Iran over its proxy ‘Axis of Resistance’ ?
From southern Lebanon to Gaza to Yemen, these alliances shape the political landscape and highlight the nature of influence and control in proxy warfare.
Gaza war: Where do Israel and Hamas get their weapons?
Unveiling the Arsenal: Tracing the Sources of Israel and Hamas's military might
The UN court will rule on South Africa’s appeal to stop Israel’s Gaza incursion
The decision is a preliminary stage of a case filed by South Africa at the International Court of Justice alleging that Israel's military action in its war with Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide.
Despite two losses, Nikki Haley tries to claim victory thus far in the Republican presidential race
Haley did perform better in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary than she had in the Iowa caucuses a week earlier, where she finished third.
Western Australia encouraging India to invest in crucial resources and tourism
Rita Saffioti suggested that Western Australia is open to any kind of investment in particular into hotels and other tourism-related experiences.
China formally restores diplomatic relations with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
BEIJING: China and Nauru formally restored diplomatic relations Wednesday after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month, in a further move by Beijing to isolate Taipei's democratic government.
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Los Angeles Times to lay off one-fourth of newsroom staff starting this week
Matt Pearce, president of the Media Guild of the West, which encompasses the Times’ union, called it a “dark day.”
US strikes two Houthi missiles in Yemen
The United States and Britain have carried out two rounds of joint strikes aimed at reducing the Huthis' ability to target shipping.
Elon Musk deems India’s absence from UN Security Council ‘absurd,’
The remarks by Tesla CEO came after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns about the absence of any African nation from the list of permanent members of the UNSC.
21 Israeli soldiers are killed in Gaza as criticism of war’s handling rises at home
On Monday, hostages’ family members disrupted a committee meeting in Israel’s parliament, yelling, “You won’t sit here while they are dying there!”
At the UN in Geneva, dozens of nations criticise Saudi Arabia’s human rights record
A broad range of countries raised concerns with lack of protection for domestic workers, gender-based violence and a fear of reprisals against civil society activists and media workers
China landslide leaves 31 dead, many missing
Two hundred rescue workers have been dispatched to the scene as well as dozens of fire engines and other equipment.
Netanyahu mourns the loss of 21 Israeli soldiers in Gaza
It was the deadliest single attack on Israeli forces in Gaza since the ground operation began.
Sri Lankan Parliament votes to debate controversial online safety bill
Out of 225 legislators, 83 voted in favour of holding the debate while 50 voted against it.
Russian missiles target Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, the country's second-largest city, two people were killed and at least 11 were wounded, according to the regional governor.
While hosting a 50-ally meeting on Kyiv support, Pentagon has no money for Ukraine.
The US has not been able to provide additional munitions since its last security assistance on Dec 27 because the money for replenishing those stockpiles has run out and Congress has yet to approve more funds.
Why US strikes would empower Houthis and not end Red Sea ship assaults
There are three main reasons for this, none of which are principally about Iran’s regional strategy.
US Open champion Coco Gauff is into the Australian Open semifinals
Gauff's forehand was particularly vulnerable and Kostyuk took full advantage, racing to a 5-1 lead only to show her own fragility with two double faults to hand back one of the breaks.
Despite rift with India, Maldives welcomes’vessels of friendly countries’
In a statement on Tuesday, the Maldivian Foreign Ministry said a diplomatic request was made by the Chinese government for the necessary clearances to make a port call, for rotation of personnel and replenishment.