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N. Korea Claims 'Radioactive Tsumani' Weapon Test

North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic “radioactive tsunami” that would destroy naval strike groups and ports. Analysts were skeptical that the device presents a major new threat, but the test underlines the North's commitment to raising nuclear threats. The test…

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North Korea vows to make rivals despair in ‘radioactive tsunami’ nuke drone test

Pyongyang has ramped up its weapons demonstrations in recent months in response to military exercises between the United States and its ally South Korea, leading to increased nuclear tensions

Daily Mirror

Joe Biden orders US warplanes to blast Iran-backed Syrian rebels

The United States has military carried out multiple air strikes in Syria against Iran-aligned groups it blames for a deadly drone attack

The New Daily

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North Korea simulates nuclear attacks with drone, missiles

North Korea said Friday its latest cruise missile launches this week were part of nuclear attack simulations that also included a test of a purported underwater nuclear attack drone

The Independent UK

During trade talks with Japan, a U.S. senator called out PlayStation's 'monopoly,' defending Xbox

Now senators are getting involved in the big Xbox-PlayStation console war, this time as part of trade talks between the United States and Japan. Oh boy.

Windows Central

Yellen: Iran's actions not impacted by sanctions to the extent US would like

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday the United States was looking at ways to strengthen its sanctions against Iran, but acknowledged the sanctions had not resulted in the behavioral or policy changes Washington desires from Tehran.

Reuters

Caribbean nations support Mexico as it targets US-based gun manufacturers with lawsuit

The Bahamas and several other Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, have banded together to support the government of Mexico in a lawsuit against gun manufacturers in the United States.

Miami Herald

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'Baseball's World Cup' attracts, delights biggest audience ever

MIAMI -- Even after Japan beat the United States in the final of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Tuesday night in Miami, the festivities continued outside loanDepot park. Joining the fans rooting for Samurai Japan and the U.S. team were supporters of teams that had earlier been eliminated from…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Biden, Trudeau reach deal to stop asylum seekers at unofficial crossings-sources

The United States and Canada reached a deal aimed at stopping asylum seekers from entering the shared land border via unofficial crossings, though some details still need to be ironed out when the two sides meet, a Canadian government source and a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.

Reuters

Russian suspect facing extradition from Italy to U.S. evades house arrest

A Russian businessman facing extradition from Italy to the United States has escaped from house arrest, Italian police said on Thursday.

Reuters

U.S. antisemitic incidents hit record high in 2022, ADL report says

More than 3,600 antisemitic incidents were recorded in the United States in 2022, more than in any year since the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) began tracking the issue in 1979, it said in its annual report released on Thursday.

Reuters

China would "resolutely oppose" forced sale of TikTok

A forced sale would harm “confidence to invest in the United States," the spokeswoman said.

Axios

Analysis-In US abortion pill case, FDA could soften blow of court-ordered restrictions

A conservative federal judge in Texas could soon order the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reconsider its 22-year-old approval for a pill used in the most common form of abortion in the United States, or order the approval revoked outright.

Reuters

Vietnam may resist diplomatic upgrade with Washington as U.S.-China tensions simmer

A push by the United States to upgrade ties with Vietnam this year is facing resistance in Hanoi, over what experts say are concerns that China could see the move as hostile at a time of tension between superpowers Beijing and Washington.

Reuters

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China criticizes possible US plan to force TikTok sale

China’s government says it would oppose possible U.S. plans to force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the short-video service as a security risk and warned such a move would hurt investor confidence in the United States

Reuters

TikTok attacked for China ties as US lawmakers push for ban

U.S. lawmakers on Thursday battered TikTok's CEO about potential Chinese influence over the platform and said its short videos were damaging children's mental health, reflecting bipartisan concerns about the app's power over Americans.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Mexican families are not immune to opioid crisis. We need more collaboration

The United States loses thousands of people every year from drug overdoses and drug poisonings. Most of those deaths are related to the use of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. On the other hand, thousands of Mexicans die at the hands of drug cartels using guns trafficked from the U.S.…

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Biden is visiting Ottawa this week. Concerns about Haiti are at the top of the agenda

It's President Biden's first trip to Canada as president. He and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are expected to discuss their concerns about the security crisis in Haiti.

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US Lauds Yemen Govt. Efforts, Quartet Condemns Houthi Attack

The US lauded the Yemeni government's efforts to support peace and economic reforms, said the US ambassador to Yemen Steven Fagin. Fagin visited Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik and other officials in Aden, during which they discussed the latest developments. Fagin said the United States was encouraged by the significant reduction…

Reuters

No imminent threat of China invading Taiwan, says senior U.S. official

The United States does not see an imminent threat of China invading Taiwan but is ready to defend the self-ruled island, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday in Singapore.

The Guardian - AU

US Navy rejects China claim that warship ‘illegally’ entered part of South China Sea

China’s military said guided-missile destroyer USS Milius intruded into China’s territorial waters near the contested Paracel Islands

The New Daily

US warship illegally entered waters, China says

China's military says the United States' guided-missile destroyer Milius has illegally intruded into China's territorial waters.

Reuters

North Korea doesn't appear poised for imminent nuclear test, U.S. official says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un does not appear poised to carry out a nuclear test during U.S.-South Korea military exercises, but the United States is staying vigilant, the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency said on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Donald Trump spotted lunching with LIV Golf rebel Brooks Koepka amid arrest wait

Despite facing possible arrest, former President of the United States Donald Trump was seen enjoying some down time after having lunch with LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka

Reuters

U.S. flies migrants caught at Canada border to Texas in deterrence effort

U.S. authorities have been flying migrants caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Canada border to Texas as part of a deterrence effort to tackle a rise in crossings, according to authorities, flight records and a Reuters witness.

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