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South Korea says North Korea has fired a missile toward its eastern waters
North Korea has fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, according to South Korea’s military, days after its failed spy satellite launch drew condemnation.
Top Biden aides signal openness to letting Ukraine strike Russia with US weapons
Delivery of US weapons to Ukraine helping stabilize frontline, Blinken says
Finland, Canada, Poland don't prohibit Ukraine from striking targets in Russia with their weapons
Representatives of Finland, Canada, and Poland issued separate statements on May 29 saying Ukraine can use their weapons to strike targets on Russian territory.
Delhi 'unbearable' as temperatures soar past 50C
The Indian capital's power demand also soars to an all-time high as residents try to cope with the heat.
World-first tooth-regrowing drug will be given to humans in September
The world's first human trial of a drug that can regenerate teeth will begin in a few months, less than a year on from news of its success in animals. This paves the way for the medicine to be commercially available as early as 2030.
US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
Think tank close to Kremlin says Russia should consider a 'demonstrative' nuclear explosion
Poland allows Ukraine to use Polish-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia
The Ministry of Defence of Poland has stated that Ukraine can use the Polish-supplied armament to launch attacks on the territory of Russia.
Israel has tactical control of Gaza-Egypt border corridor and militaries have, in 10 days, discovered 20 tunnels that cross into Egypt
White House says Israel's Rafah strike and ground assault don't cross Biden's 'red line'
Israel’s actions in Rafah so far did not represent a “major ground operation” that would violate President Joe Biden’s warnings, the United States said Tuesday.
Toxic substances 428 times above permitted limit found in children's shoes from China's Shein
Toxic substances up to 428 times the permitted levels were found in children's products sold by Shein, a Chinese e-commerce platform, in the latest safety inspection conducted by the Seoul city government, officials said Tuesday.
Rioters set fire to Israeli embassy in Mexico City
Police clashed with protesters at the ‘Action for Rafah’ event in the Mexican capital
After returning from Gaza, Kurdish physician says Hamas leaders take shelter at hospitals
Finland allows Ukraine to strike Russia with Finnish weapons
Finland has not imposed any restrictions regarding Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s territory with weapons that it handed over to Ukrainian troops.
Life on Ukraine's front line: Short of ammo, 'worse than hell'
China is banning ‘wealth-flaunting’ behavior on social media
The accounts of multiple users who posted about their luxurious lifestyles are blocked amid a government crackdown on conspicuous displays of wealth.
Sweden announces $1.3 billion military support package to Ukraine
A US official says an 'unacceptably high' number of US weapons components have landed in Russian hands
US deputy national security advisor Daleep Singh said American firms should not become "unwitting cogs in Russia's arsenal of autocracy."