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North Korea is stepping up its weapons tests with the aim of developing more advanced weapons.North Korea conducted its third cruise missile test in less than a week, firing into waters off its west coast. South Korean military “detected several unknown cruise missiles fired toward North Korea's West Sea around 7 a.m.'' [22:00 GMT]” the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. It added that South Korean and US intelligence agencies were analyzing the data. North Korea is not prohibited from testing cruise missiles under long-standing U.N. sanctions imposed over its nuclear program and has already conducted two tests…
Islamabad, Pakistan — It was a rare admission. In November 2022, then-army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa conceded that Pakistan’s military had meddled in politics for decades. In his farewell speech, General Bajwa promised that in the future, the army would steer clear of interfering in Pakistan’s democratic functioning. Just 14 months later, that assurance appears to have evaporated. As Pakistan gears up for its February 8 general election, the military’s familiar shadow hovers over the process. Observers have expressed concerns regarding the fairness of the polls with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan denied its…
first human The patient received an implant from brain chip startup Neuralink on Sunday and is recovering well, the company's billionaire founder Elon Musk said. “Early results show promise in detecting neuron spikes,” Musk said in a post on social media platform X on Monday. Spikes are activity by neurons, which the National Institutes of Health describes as cells that use electrical and chemical signals to send information around the brain and into the body. Its first goal is to allow people to control a computer's cursor or keyboard with just their thoughts. Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug…
Former Orlando Pirates, Porto and Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy endured many hardships on his way to the top. The Manchester United manager talked about some heavy moments. Eye stain: Orlando Pirates players supporting Kaizer Chiefs Eye stain: 10 things you didn't know about Bafana Bafana legend Benny McCarthy Benny McCarthy talks about harrowing moments from his childhood The great man recently gave an interview to UEFA TV and discussed the Champions League in particular. He remains the first and only South African to win this competition. He also talked about the most difficult moment he has ever faced as…
Grammy-winning sensation Adele surprised fans by dropping hints about her plans during the recent Weekend with Adele event in Las Vegas. Also read: Holly Rae makes history as the first ever winner of The Masked Singer SA! world tour with adele The powerhouse vocalist confessed that he has no intention of making a new album any time soon, but assured fans that a tour is on the horizon when the time comes. american magazine. “I don't think I'm going to write an album for a while,” Adele, 35, told the audience, adding, “But the next time I make one, I'll…
Are you ready for the day? Do you know what to look out for?Let's take a look at the daily horoscope Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Read below to find out exactly what the stars have planned for you. Note: This article is updated daily with the latest horoscope news. How is your love life?Want to know more? Check out your daily love horoscope here Motivational quote of the day: The most enduring and urgent question in life is, “What are you doing for others?” Martin Luther King Jr. Today's wisdom from around the world: Easily boils even in a small…
France hosted last year's World Cup, winning home honors and the first-ever Webb Ellis Cup with a victory over the nation supporting Fabien Galthie's side. A comprehensive 27-13 victory over New Zealand ignited patriotic enthusiasm as captain Antoine Dupont believed he could lead France to victory on home soil. However, those hopes were brutally dashed in the quarter-finals as eventual champions South Africa won a nail-biting 29-28 victory, ruthlessly banishing Dupont and his team from the competition. The reaction in France was nothing but disappointment. Grieving fans and pundits slammed what they saw as an injustice, claiming the refereeing performance…
Southeast Asia's foreign ministers have called for a “Myanmar-led solution” to the crisis that began three years ago when the military seized power in a coup that left thousands of people dead. The call from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) followed a meeting of 10 foreign ministers in Laos on Monday, which was attended by Myanmar officials for the first time in two years. Ministers also supported Laos Special Envoy for the Crisis Aronkeo Kittikoun's efforts to “reach out to stakeholders”. Myanmar's generals ousted the elected government of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and seized power on…
Jacob Zuma. File photo: Mlungisi Louw/Getty Images ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula announced on Monday night that the National Executive Committee (NEC) had suspended Jacob Zuma's membership after he formed the breakaway party Umkhonto Wisizwe (MK). Nevertheless, the new movement maintained that he remained a loyal member of the ruling party. Mbalula told a press conference at the ANC's Lekgotla that the NEC had unanimously voted to suspend Zuma after attempts at reconciliation with the former president failed. “The NEC has concluded that exceptional circumstances exist which warrant and justify the decision to suspend former ANC President J.G. Zuma with immediate…
An anonymous reader cites a ProPublica report. Reeling from one of the most disastrous recalls in decades, Philips Respironics says it will stop selling sleep apnea machines and other breathing equipment in the U.S. under a settlement with the federal government. Announcement, this will almost end the company's reign as one of the top manufacturers of respiratory equipment in Japan. The agreement, announced by Philips early Monday morning, comes as the company acknowledges that industrial foam installed in machines to reduce noise can break down and release potentially toxic particles and fumes. The move comes more than two years after…