A new North Korean naval destroyer launch ended in failure, state media reported Thursday.
North Korea’s state news agency, KCNA, said Kim Jong Un described the accident as a “criminal act caused by absolute carelessness.”
The country’s leader…
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Australia’s knowledge of Russia is dwindling. We need to start training our future experts now
Russia’s possible interest in basing long-range aircraft at an Indonesian airbase not far from Australian shores shook up a relatively staid election campaign last month.
The news, which Jakarta immediately dismissed, caught many by…
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UK Urges Cut to Russian Oil Price Cap at G7 to Pressure Putin on War in Ukraine
The UK urged its Group of Seven allies to agree a cut to the price cap on Russian oil, saying the move is necessary to put further pressure on President Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
“Pressure on Russia’s war machine is…
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Ukraine war briefing: Drones blast Russian plant for missile and fighter jet chips | Ukraine
Ukraine’s military said 10 of its drones hit the Bolkhovsky semiconductor plant, a supplier in the Oryol region to Russian fighter jet and missile makers. Videos online and Nasa satellite fire monitoring supported the claim. “This is one…
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2 hospitals in northern Gaza are surrounded by Israeli troops, staff say
Two of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals have been encircled by Israeli troops, preventing anyone from leaving or entering the facilities, hospital staff and aid groups said this week, as Israel…
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Denmark screens academics from China, Iran and Russia for spies
HAMBURG, Germany — Like many European countries at the turn of the century, Denmark embraced research collaboration with other nations, especially with Chinese institutions. In the 25 years since, that warmth has turned to wariness.
Denmark’s…
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