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War Death Toll From Missiles On Ukraine Town Climbs To 14

War: Death Toll From Missiles On Ukraine Town Climbs To 14

October 9, 2022 5:08 am

No fewer than 14 people have so far been confirmed dead after seven Russian missiles struck the industrial town of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine, the town council’s secretary announced yesterday night. 

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the missiles struck before dawn on Friday, with three landing just around the town centre, just 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the artillery battles of the southern front.

‘Sad news keeps coming to us from the analysis of the buildings hit during the attack,’ said Anatoly Kurtev via Telegram.

‘For now the number of dead has gone up to 14.’

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North Korea Defends Missile Launches, Lambasts U.S.

North Korea Defends Missile Launches, Lambasts U.S.

October 8, 2022 6:11 am

North Korea has provided a defense for its recent spate of ballistic missile launches describing it as a legitimate defence against what it described as a threat by the United States military forces which has run for over a decade.

The missile launches had also not in anyway harmed the safety of civil aviation or posed a threat to neighbouring countries, North Korea’s State-run KCNA news agency said on Saturday, citing officials and a statement from the country’s aviation authorities.

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Pyongyang’s statement is coming on the heels of a …

US, South Korea Test Weapons After North Korea Missile Launch

US, South Korea Test Weapons After North Korea Missile Launch

October 5, 2022 7:03 am

The United States and South Korea have carried out a series of missile drills in response to North Korea’s first ballistic missile launch over Japan since 2017.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile flew about 4,600km (2,850 miles) on Tuesday morning before falling into the Pacific, the longest flight for any North Korean test.

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In Japan, where residents of northeastern areas heard sirens and were sent warnings to take shelter, the launch was condemned by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as “barbaric”. South Korea and the US also condemned the test and …

North Korea Has Ignored Multiple Overtures For Talks

North Korea Has Ignored Multiple Overtures For Talks – US

June 9, 2022 5:35 am

North Korea, believed poised to test a new nuclear weapon, has ignored multiple US overtures for serious talks as well as offers to help in its Covid-19 outbreak, a US diplomat has revealed. 

Speaking after Pyongyang test-launched eight ballistic missiles in a single day Sunday, Sung Kim, the US Special Representative to North Korea, said the country has not responded to months of public and private communications seeking to engage over tensions.

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have repeatedly said publicly that Washington seeks diplomatic talks with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea “without preconditions,” …

Five Killed As Rebel Missile Hits Yemen City – Medic

Five Killed As Rebel Missile Hits Yemen City – Medic

January 27, 2022 12:19 am

No fewer than five people were killed on Wednesday and about 23 others left seriously wounded when Yemeni rebels fired a ballistic missile at the strategic northern city of Marib, a medical source have disclosed.

According to the medic, ‘two soldiers and three civilians were killed’ in the strike.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Marib, in an oil-rich province of the same name, is the government’s last northern stronghold, and the Iran-backed Huthi rebels have been fighting to seize it for months.

A pro-government military source also said a ballistic missile shot by the Huthis landed in the …

China Expanding Its Nuclear Arsenal Faster Than Normal – Pentagon

China Denies Report Of Hypersonic Missile Test

October 18, 2021 6:20 pm

China on Monday denied a report that it tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile earlier this year. It rather insisted that it was carrying out a spacecraft check focused on reusable technology.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the Financial Times (FT) who cited multiple sources familiar with the matter reported on Saturday that China had carried out the projectile test in August.

The trial allegedly saw the nuclear-capable hypersonic missile circle around the globe at low orbit before cruising down towards its target, which it missed by about 38km (24 miles).

However, China’s foreign ministry has now denied the …

War: Japan, Qatar Talks As Iran’s 2nd Missile Hit US Bases

January 13, 2020 8:32 am

Qatar and Japan on Sunday called for a de-escalation the tension hanging in the Middle East, shortly before Iran’s second missile attacked US bases

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the region on Sunday, hours before the strikes, hoping to calm tensions sparked by the killing of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

The Prime Minister had warned that military confrontation with Iran will harm peace and stability across the world.

Iran on Sunday struck US bases again in retaliation to the killing of its army general Soleimani by the American government.

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Poland, Denmark, Norway React To Missile Attacks On America

January 8, 2020 9:58 am

The Iraqi military has confirmed that 22 missiles were launched on the Ain al-Asad air base and a base in Erbil between 1:45 am and 2:15 am.

The military in a statement on Wednesday, however, said, “there were no casualties among Iraqi forces.”

Iran launched over 15 missiles on US targets in Iraq in retaliation for the death of Qassem Soleimani, who was buried on Tuesday.

Iraq added that “two of the 17 missiles targeting Ain al-Asad base did not go off.

“The five on Erbil all targeted coalition headquarters.”

Iran had since issued a strong warning that any US …

Iranian Tanker Hit By Suspected Missile Near Saudi Port

Iranian Tanker Hit By Suspected Missile Near Saudi Port

October 11, 2019 4:44 am

An Iranian oil tanker was hit by suspected missile strikes near the Saudi port of Jeddah on Friday, causing the oil to leak into the Red Sea, the ship’s owner said.

The National Iranian Tanker Company said in a statement that the hull of the Sabiti was hit by two separate explosions about 100 kilometres (60 miles) off the Saudi coast.

It said the blasts were “probably caused by missile strikes”.

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“All the ship’s crew are safe and the ship is stable too,” said NITC, adding those on board …

Bolton’s comment on Missile test ignorant – N/Korea

Bolton’s comment on Missile test ignorant – N/Korea

May 27, 2019 9:23 am

U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton is “more than ignorant” to argue that North Korea’s recent missile tests violated U.N. resolutions, the North’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday.

Giving up missile tests would mean giving up the right to self defense, a North Korean foreign ministry spokesman was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the state KCNA news agency.

The unidentified spokesman singled out Bolton, who last week said the recent tests “no doubt” violated U.N. Security Council resolutions.

“His claim is indeed much more than ignorant,” the spokesman said. “Our military drill neither targeted …

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