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North Korean missile fired last week similar to one used by Russia in Ukraine'
The Ministry announced the results of an inter-agency analysis of the debris of a missile that North Korea fired southward on November 2 past the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the East Sea, reports Yonhap News Agency. The debris is around 3 metres long and 2 metres wide, assessed to be that of an "SA-5" surface-to-air missile, given its appearance and feature, it said.
Imran abandons designs to sway army chief appointment
In an interaction with journalists, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman offered a fresh take on the issue of appointing a new chief of army staff, reports Dawn news. When asked whether he had demanded that the appointment of a new chief be made in consultation with him and/or his party, Khan said: "No... they can appoint whoever they want."
Trump warns Florida Governor against running for WH in 2024
As the US went to the polls on Tuesday, Trump in an interview with Fox News said: "I think he would be making a mistake. I think the base would not like it... I don't know if he is running. I think if he runs, he could hurt himself very badly. I really believe he could hurt himself badly. "I don't think it would be good for the (Republican) party."
I'll never stop fighting, says Indian-American Aruna Miller after win
In a series of tweets after winning Tuesday's midterm elections, Miller wrote: "Ever since I came to this country in 1972, I've never stopped being excited for the promise of America. I will never stop fighting to make sure that promise is available to everyone. And this promise begins with a commitment to deliver a Maryland where we Leave No One Behind."
More and more Pakistanis keen to leave country as political, economic uncertainties rise
A recent report by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) revealed that 37 per cent of the citizens want to leave the country. In urban Pakistan, the figure is 40 per cent compared to 36 per cent in the rural region. The desire to leave the country was more intense among the educated. The PIDE report showed that among the four provinces of the country, the desire to leave was the highest in Balochistan with 42 per cent showing keenness to relocate, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Sindh.
After one year, Gwadar protests erupt again over Chinese trawlers
Also called the Gwadar ko Haq do movement, its protagonist Maulana Hidayatur Rehman has resumed his agitation saying that the Balochistan government has not accepted the demands of the Baloch community. Around the same time last year he had led unprecedented mass protests that included women and students asking for basic amenities like water, power and livelihoods from the governments of Balochistan and Pakistan.
Oli's anti-India talk is part of poll rhetoric, say Nepal experts
Khadak Raj Joshi, a leading civil society activist in Sudurpaschim Province told India Narrative that "elections are giving major political parties yet another chance to whip up nationalistic rhetoric. The sovereignty issue is, of course, there. But, it's more about securing electoral gains on the plank of anti-Indian nationalism".
Ukraine says dialogue with Moscow possible only after Russia's withdrawal
In an interview with an Italian daily, Podolyak on Tuesday added that a potential ceasefire deal at the current stage of the conflict would provide Russia with time to strengthen its positions. "The ceasefire for Russia is a tactical pause for reinforcement," he said. While commenting on the reports that the representatives of the US Pentagon and the Russian Defence Ministry are involved in talks, Podolyak added that "there are no negotiations between Russia and Western countries regarding Ukraine".
US polls close; Rubio, DeSantis among early projected winners
At stake is control of the US Congress -- all 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for grabs, 35 of the 100 in the US Senate and 36 governorships. Republicans are widely expected to wrest control of the House from Democrats -- the party in control of the White House is historically known to lose the first midterm election in the incumbent President's first term.
Six dead as 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal
According to Kantipur, locals in Doti district have pulled out the dead bodies of three people when a strong earthquake hit the district on Wednesday at 2:12 a.m. Earthquake measuring 6.6-magnitude occurred in western Nepal whose centre was Doti district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring Center. Another quake measuring 4.1 magnitude also occurred in the same district at 9:56 p.m on Tuesday.
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