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Topic: United States

Kim Jong Un calls for more ‘practical, offensive’ war deterrence to counter US, South Korea

North Korean leader commented at meeting of Central Military Commission on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to boost war deterrent, said state media KCNA.

Highly-classified intel appear online, US officials scramble to identify source of leak

Officials said breadth of topics addressed in documents, which touch on war in Ukraine, China, the Middle East and Africa, suggest they were leaked by an American rather than ally.

‘Worst leak’ since Snowden? US launches probe after intel on Ukraine war, China surfaces online

'Leaked' documents reportedly contain operational details including where CIA recruited agents to gain access to closed-door conversations between world leaders.

Tesla recalls 422 Model 3 vehicles in US over suspension part

Tesla will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners to address the issue that could allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

Cannot confirm China collected real-time data from spy balloon, says Biden administration

NBC News reported on Monday that the Chinese balloon was able to transmit data back to Beijing in real time despite US govt's efforts to prevent it from doing so.

A green subsidy race is shaping global trade & investment. 5 experts explain what to expect

US is pursuing local content requirements as part of support mechanisms for clean technologies, while EU has set a political target of 40% local production by 2030.

Need for ‘Cold War’-era crisis mechanisms with China, stresses top White House official

US Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said the Chinese had been ‘reluctant to engage in discussions around confidence-building or crisis communications, or hotlines.’

China threatens retaliation if US House Speaker meets Taiwan President, calls it ‘provocative’

Tsai is due to depart on Wednesday for Guatemala and Belize that will see her transit through NY and LA. Not officially confirmed, she is likely to meet McCarthy in California.

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina, who sheltered refugees during genocide, freed from Rwandan jail

Rusesabagina was sentenced in September 2021 to 25 years over his ties to a group opposed to Rwandan President Paul Kagame that has an armed wing.

US military carries out air strikes in Syria after deadly drone attack, says Pentagon

The strikes were in retaliation for attack against US-led coalition base near Hasakah in northeast Syria on Thursday that killed a contractor and wounded 5 US troops.

On Camera

We failed the UP board topper. She should be celebrated, not bullied for her facial hair

The pervasive culture of body shaming, of judging others based on their appearance rather than their character or abilities, is a reflection of the deeper societal fault lines.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.