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N. Korea's ICBM test aimed at developing multiwarhead tech

SEOUL -- North Korea appears to be racing to increase the nuclear payload capability of a multiwarhead intercontinental ballistic missile, as indicated by its launch on Friday of an ICBM that a South Korean official said was thought to be a new Hwasong-17.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

‘I’m afraid to have children’: fear of an older future in Japan and South Korea

As birth and fertility rates fall, there is official concern about the economic impact of a declining and ageing population

The Guardian - UK

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North Korea’s Kim reveals daughter to public at ICBM launch

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of “a new type” of intercontinental ballistic missile and brought along his daughter, who made her first official appearance in state media.

Tribune News Service

Kim says ICBM test proves capacity to contain US threats

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says the test of a newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile confirmed that his country has another “reliable and maximum capacity” weapon to contain any outside threats

The Independent UK

Kim Jong-un oversees new 'monster missile' launch and hits out at 'aggressive' US

While it's currently unclear whether North Korea possesses functioning nuclear-armed missiles, some experts say today's launch involved its longest-range missile designed to overcome US missile defense systems

Daily Mirror

Queensland report backs future for coal

Queensland's coal industry is emerging as a winner in the global energy crisis as demand from India, Japan and South Korea pick up the slack from China's ban.

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Who is BTS’ Jungkook? The South Korean pop star playing Qatar World Cup opening ceremony

Robbie Williams will also perform ahead of Qatar's first game against Ecuador

Leeds Live

U.S., South Korean trade officials discuss Inflation Reduction Act at APEC -U.S. statement

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai acknowledged Seoul's concerns with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act during a meeting with South Korea's Trade Minister Ahn Dukgeun at the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, Tai's office said on Friday.

Reuters

North Korea fires suspected ICBM after warning US on exercises

North Korea test-fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile with an estimated range long enough to carry a warhead to the American mainland, prompting the U.S. to condemn what it said was an unlawful action.

Tribune News Service

India win 2 more gold medals, end 15th Asian Airgun Championship with a whopping 25 golds

NEW DELHI: A dominant India ended their campaign at 15th Asian Airgun Championship in Daegu, Korea with a rich haul of 25 gold medals, including the two available on the final day on Friday.

The Times of India

North Korea rebuked as allied countries hold emergency meeting over missile launch

Leaders of the United States, South Korea, Japan and allied countries convened an emergency meeting during an Asian summit on Friday and condemned North Korea's firing of a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, calling for a united response.

Reuters

A history of World Cup flops: Past upsets haunt defending champions France

Defending champions France enter the World Cup in Qatar hoping to break the curse that has plagued recent title holders – a jinx the French inaugurated in 2002 when their formidable armada of strikers famously failed to score a single goal.

France 24

What time are World Cup matches in the UK, US and Qatar and what is the time difference?

The tournament is the first edition of the men’s Fifa World Cup to be held outside of May, June, or July

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Kamala Harris Convenes Meeting with Five Countries over NKorea Missile

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday convened an emergency meeting of the leaders of Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Canada in which she slammed North Korea’s missile test as a “brazen violation of multiple UN Security resolutions.” “It destabilizes security in the region and unnecessarily raises tensions,”…

Reuters

Leaders at APEC condemn recent firing of missiles by North Korea in strongest terms - Japan govt

The United States, South Korea, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, and Australia agreed on Friday to condemn the launch of North Korea's ballistic missiles in the strongest terms in an emergency meeting held on the sidelines of the APEC summit, the Japanese government said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, South Korea to Cooperate on 40 Projects, Economic Initiatives

The Saudi Minister of Investment, Khalid al-Falih, revealed that 26 agreements were concluded with a total value of about $29 billion during the visit of the Saudi Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to South Korea. Falih confirmed to Al Arabiya channel that the Shaheen project is the biggest foreign…

Evening Standard

North Korea test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile towards Japan with range to strike entire US

It was been slammed as ‘a grave provocation and serious threat’

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Pacific allies hold urgent meeting after North Korea launches missile

The prime minister says North Korea's "escalation" of missile launches needs to be "called out" after an urgent meeting with Pacific allies.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince, S. Korean President Discuss Energy Security, Strategic Partnership

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz confirmed that Saudi Arabia and South Korea are seeking to intensify joint action to confront threats that undermine international peace and affect energy security and the safety of supply chains. The Crown Prince was speaking during his meeting with South Korean President…

AAP

PM joins leaders to condemn North Korea

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined colleagues from the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand to condemn a ballistic missile launch.

Wales Online

North Korean missile ‘could reach and strike entire mainland United States’

Concerns raised from South Korea and Japan over Pyongyang's provocations

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Fires Suspected Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile Friday, Seoul's military said, the second launch in two days as Pyongyang continues a record-breaking blitz that has sent fears of a nuclear test soaring. A South Korean defense official told AFP that they "estimated that North Korea had fired an ICBM",…

Reuters

Leaders at APEC summit to meet on N.Korea missile launch -Kyodo

The leaders of South Korea, Japan and the United States, among other nations, will hold an emergency meeting on Friday on the sidelines of the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit after North Korea's missile launch, the Kyodo news agency said.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon calls for strong sanctions following North's ICBM launch

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered officials to push for strong sanctions on North Korea after the reclusive regime fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday.

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