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Asia-Pacific's loss of biodiversity
Oped, Published on 22/05/2024
» In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and "hunger hotspots" in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region's biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future food security.
N. Korea tested tactical ballistic missile with new navigation tech
Kyodo News, Published on 18/05/2024
» North Korea said Saturday it test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a new autonomous navigation system, with the drill overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, according to the country's official news agency.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korea's military says
Published on 17/05/2024
» SEOUL - North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Friday.
Kim Jong Un tests rockets to strike Seoul, perhaps sell to Putin
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/04/2024
» SEOUL - North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a new North Korean rocket system that could bolster his ability to attack Seoul and it may become a weapon he attempts to sell to Russia for use in its assault on Ukraine.
Russian moves block UN probe of North Korea
Oped, Published on 05/04/2024
» In a classic under-the-political radar ploy, Russia has vetoed a UN committee investigating North Korean nuclear missile and banking sanctions violations. The low-profile but highly significant sanctions committee regularly monitors illicit actions by Pyongyang to develop, improve and implement the regime's nuclear weapons and offensive missile programmes.
N.Korea successfully fires missile with hypersonic warhead
Kyodo News, Published on 03/04/2024
» KYODO - North Korea successfully test-fired a new type of intermediate-range missile that carried a hypersonic warhead on Tuesday, according to the country's official news agency.
North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of South's vote
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/04/2024
» SEOUL - North Korea fired at least one suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile in a show of force that came just days ahead of national elections in South Korea for parliamentary seats.
Sanctioned Russian plane spotted in Pyongyang
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2024
» A Russian cargo plane under US sanctions touched down in Pyongyang this week for an unannounced trip that raised concerns about illegal arms transfers, a specialist news service has reported.
Putin gives Russian-made car to N. Korea's Kim
Kyodo News, Published on 20/02/2024
» Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a Russian-made car for his personal use, the Asian country's state-run media said Tuesday, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.
North Korea fires barrage of cruise missiles
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/02/2024
» SEOUL - North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles toward waters off its east coast on Wednesday for its fifth such barrage in the past several weeks, ratcheting up security concerns in the region.