North Korea failed launch was possible hypersonic weapon: Seoul
North Korea announced plans in 2021 to develop more sophisticated weapons, including hypersonic missiles.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 852
As the war enter its 852nd day, these are the main developments.
US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
Surgeon general says widespread gun violence has led to 'unimaginable pain' for victims across the country.
Iraq to NSA spying: The biggest revelations by Julian Assange’s WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks unearthed documents ranging from conflicts within the US Democrats to toxic waste dumping in West Africa.
US sanctions ‘sprawling shadow banking network’ that helps Iran’s military
Those sanctioned are involved in the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals, money that pays for weapons, proxy groups.
A right to drink? Inside the debate to protect US workers against the heat
As summer intensifies, so too does the scrutiny over the US’s lack of workplace protections against environmental heat.
Pentagon chief calls for urgent diplomacy to avoid Israel-Hezbollah war
Meeting with Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant, US Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin warns against 'catastrophe' of wider war.
As Biden and Trump prep for the 2024 presidential debate, what’s at stake?
After facing each other in two 2020 debates, Biden and Trump are set for a rematch as they seek to pull ahead in 2024.
Russia bans 81 EU media outlets in tit-for-tat move
Moscow responds to a broadcasting ban on four Russian outlets that the EU accused of spreading Kremlin propaganda.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian army chief, former defence minister
Court accuses them of war crimes and crimes against humanity for directing attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine.
Israeli air strikes kill dozens of Palestinian civilians across Gaza
Victims include 10 relatives of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who were killed in the Shati refugee camp.
Hezbollah’s threat caught Cyprus off guard, what are the issues at stake?
Hezbollah has several concerns about Cyprus, analysts say, and can 'attack' it in more ways than one.
Top European court finds Russia guilty of rights violations in Crimea
Ukraine wins its first interstate case against Russia over systematic violations of rights on its occupied peninsula.
Several killed as Kenyan police open fire on anti-tax bill protesters
Parts of Parliament building set ablaze as crowd attempts to storm the complex in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 851
As the war enters its 851st day, these are the main developments.
‘Julian Assange is free’: Wikileaks founder freed in deal with US
Assange to plead guilty to one charge of espionage and return home to Australia after decades fighting US extradition.
Voice of Baceprot: Indonesia’s female metalheads get set for Glastonbury
The trio will be the first Indonesian band to play the renowned music festival, which gets under way this week.
Israel air raid on Gaza clinic kills senior Palestinian health official
Palestinian rights advocates accuse the Israeli military of pushing to completely destroy the medical system in Gaza.
Yellen to announce efforts to boost home supply as US election looms
Increased attention to home prices comes as the housing crunch becomes an increasing issue in upcoming elections.
Kenyan police to depart for contentious peacekeeping effort in Haiti
Kenyan President William Ruto holds ceremonial goodbye for 400 troops set to depart on UN-backed mission.