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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Topic: North Korea

North Korea says US soldier who fled seeks refuge from ‘mistreatment & racism’ in US

North Korean investigators have concluded that Travis King crossed deliberately and illegally, with the intent to stay in the North or in a third country, state news agency KCNA said.

Kim Jong Un and Putin exchange letters, pledging ‘long-standing strategic relationship’

Last month, Russia's defence minister stood shoulder to shoulder with Kim as they reviewed his newest nuclear-capable missiles and attack drones at a military parade in Pyongyang.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un dismisses top general, orders war preparations

General Ri Yong Gil was named to replace the military’s top general, chief of the General Staff Pak Su Il, state media KCNA reported, without elaborating.

North Korea shows off drones, ballistic missiles at military parade for Kim Jong Un

The parade included North Korea’s latest Hwasong-17 and Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missiles which are believed to have range to strike targets anywhere in US.

With shared isolation, Russia sees increasing value in North Korea

Russia's defence minister was seen viewing banned North Korean ballistic missiles with leader Kim Jong Un at a military expo, signalling deeper ties between the two countries.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meets Russia’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu, reports KCNA

The North Korean leader gave Shoigu a tour of a defence expo featuring Pyongyang's banned ballistic missiles as both sides pledged to boost ties.

After pandemic isolation, North Korea invites its friends–China, Russia–with military display

Analysts say the spectacle will likely include the North’s nuclear-tipped missiles banned by the United Nations Security Council, where Russia and China are permanent members.

North Korea tightens scrutiny over border tours after US soldier Travis King crossing case

Dressed in civvies, King broke off from a group of 40 tourists being guided around the Joint Security Area inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), and sprinted across the border.

US soldier defection to isolated North Korea amid Covid restrictions raises concerns

Travis King ran over the border Tuesday while on a civilian tour of the Demilitarized Zone between the two Koreas, and US officials say they have yet to ascertain his fate.

US expresses mounting concern over American soldier who fled into North Korea

US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said Washington was fully mobilised in trying to contact Pyongyang, including through United Nations communications channels.

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Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.