North Korea touts ‘underwater nuclear weapon system’, blasts US drills | Conflict News

North Korea touts ‘underwater nuclear weapon system’, blasts US drills | Conflict News

Pyongyang promises to deter ‘hostile military manoeuvres’ after naval exercises between US, South Korea and Japan. North Korea has tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone in response to joint naval exercises involving South Korea, the United States and Japan, state media has said. Pyongyang tested the “Haeil-5-23″ in waters off…

‘Used to be a festival’: Why Pakistan is seeing a subdued election campaign | Elections

‘Used to be a festival’: Why Pakistan is seeing a subdued election campaign | Elections

Rawalpindi, Pakistan – Muhammed Iqrar stands outside his small shop in Muslim Town, a commercial area in Rawalpindi. Something is amiss, he says. “We have general elections in less than a month, but I don’t recall our area being so dead before,” the 46-year-old says. “We used to have buntings,…

‘Better future’: India’s Ayodhya sees business boom with Ram temple launch | Business and Economy News

‘Better future’: India’s Ayodhya sees business boom with Ram temple launch | Business and Economy News

Ayodhya, India – A 13-kilometre stretch around the controversial Ram temple in the northern Indian city of Ayodhya is lit up with sparkling lights, the walls in the area covered in murals as the city prepares for the January 22 inauguration ceremony by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But Rajesh Majhi has…

US says ‘not at war’ with Houthis; Biden admits strikes not halting attacks | Israel War on Gaza News

US says ‘not at war’ with Houthis; Biden admits strikes not halting attacks | Israel War on Gaza News

Remarks after US conducted its fifth round of strikes against targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. United States President Joe Biden has pledged to continue strikes against Yemen’s Houthis even as he admitted that military action against the rebel group has failed to halt attacks on commercial shipping. Biden made…

‘So sad and scared’: Asylum fears mount as White House hints at border deal | Migration News

‘So sad and scared’: Asylum fears mount as White House hints at border deal | Migration News

Washington, DC – The White House has upped pressure on members of the United States Congress as it seeks a deal that could see aid for Ukraine approved in exchange for possible asylum restrictions. Ornela Medom, a 28-year-old who fled war-torn Cameroon, is among those currently seeking asylum in the…

At least 10 civilians dead in suspected Jordanian air raids in Syria | Syria’s War News

At least 10 civilians dead in suspected Jordanian air raids in Syria | Syria’s War News

An estimated 10 civilians have been killed in air strikes targeting the neighbouring towns of Arman and Malh in the southeast Syrian province of Sweida, according to local media. Jordanian forces are believed to be behind Thursday’s attacks, though its government has yet to confirm any involvement. Sweida 24, a…

A ‘series of failures’ in Texas school shooting response | Police News

A ‘series of failures’ in Texas school shooting response | Police News

NewsFeed “Cascading failures.” A highly anticipated US Justice Department report on the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, said some of the 21 children and teachers who were killed may have survived if officers had followed ‘accepted practices.’ US Attorney General Merrick Garland laid out the timeline…

Israel’s Netanyahu reiterates rejection of Palestinian state after Gaza war | Israel War on Gaza News

Israel’s Netanyahu reiterates rejection of Palestinian state after Gaza war | Israel War on Gaza News

US says there is ‘no way’ to solve Israel’s long-term security challenges and rebuild Gaza without Palestinian statehood. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the United States that he opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of any post-war scenario, underscoring divisions between the allies three months…