North Korea carried out another missile launch toward the sea on Wednesday, South Korean and Japanese officials said. The launch marks the country’s second reported weapons test in less than a week. _x000D_ The latest test comes just days before South Korea and the United States begin their annual joint military exercises. North Korea has… Continue reading North Korea missile launch: Ballistic Missile Fired Toward Sea
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Türkiye Condemns Colombia Over Golan Heights
Türkiye has condemned Colombia’s decision to support Israeli claims over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, calling the position unacceptable. _x000D_ The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Colombia’s statement appeared to legitimize Israel’s occupation of the territory, which Ankara described as an integral part of Syria. _x000D_ _x000D_ Türkiye Golan Heights position _x000D_ In its… Continue reading Türkiye Condemns Colombia Over Golan Heights
EU-Taliban Tensions: Afghanistan Five Years After Takeover
Five years after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, EU-Taliban tensions are exposing a difficult balance between human rights concerns and Europe’s migration priorities. Former Afghan women’s affairs minister Sima Samar says she feels disappointed by the EU’s decision to engage with Taliban representatives. _x000D_ The Taliban delegation visited Brussels in June for talks focused… Continue reading EU-Taliban Tensions: Afghanistan Five Years After Takeover
Marine One Near Miss Prompts Telecom Fix
A Marine One near miss with a passenger jet has prompted US officials to examine communication problems around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. _x000D_ US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that he is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the White House to address telecom issues identified after the incident. _x000D_ Marine… Continue reading Marine One Near Miss Prompts Telecom Fix
Police Failures Let Double Murderer Attack Again
A woman who survived an attack by double murderer Simon Levy says police failures allowed him to remain free and attack more women years later. _x000D_ Laura, who has chosen not to use her surname, reported Levy to police in 2018. She believed her decision could help protect other women. Instead, she later discovered that… Continue reading Police Failures Let Double Murderer Attack Again
Zhu Rongji Dies at 97: Former Chinese Premier Remembered
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97, marking the end of the career of one of China’s most influential economic reformers. _x000D_ Zhu died in Beijing late Wednesday morning after medical treatment failed to save him, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported. _x000D_ He served as premier from 1998 to… Continue reading Zhu Rongji Dies at 97: Former Chinese Premier Remembered
Florida Woman Loses Arm in Silver River Alligator Attack
A Silver River alligator attack left a Florida woman with a traumatic amputation of her right arm during a swimming outing in Marion County. _x000D_ The woman was swimming with a group when an alligator approached in the waters near Silver Springs. She tried to defend herself with a paddleboard paddle, but the animal attacked… Continue reading Florida Woman Loses Arm in Silver River Alligator Attack
Putin Threatens to Seize European Ships in Retaliation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize European ships in retaliation for European countries selling cargo taken from vessels linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet. _x000D_ The warning came Wednesday as Putin oversaw Russian naval exercises in the country’s Far East. _x000D_ Several European countries have intercepted vessels carrying Russian oil in response to… Continue reading Putin Threatens to Seize European Ships in Retaliation
US-Iran Interim Deal Stalls as Tehran Demands U.S. Return
A US-Iran interim deal has stalled, with Tehran saying Washington must return to the agreement and set a clear timeline for fulfilling its commitments, according to a senior Iranian source who spoke to Reuters on Wednesday. _x000D_ The comments came after Turkey’s Anadolu news agency reported that Iran and the United States had agreed to… Continue reading US-Iran Interim Deal Stalls as Tehran Demands U.S. Return
Phenomenal Solar Eclipse Wows Millions Across UK and Europe
Millions across the UK and Europe watched a spectacular solar eclipse UK Europe viewers described as a once-in-a-generation event. The Moon moved across the Sun, covering more than 90% of the Sun in most parts of the UK. _x000D_ The rare event also drew crowds across Europe. Observers in Iceland and Spain witnessed totality, creating… Continue reading Phenomenal Solar Eclipse Wows Millions Across UK and Europe