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‘Geopolitical crisis’ makes missile tests ‘necessary,’ says North Korean leader

‘Geopolitical crisis’ makes missile tests ‘necessary,’ says North Korean leader

Kim Jong Un’s comments come as Pyongyang launched multiple hypersonic missiles over weekend

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Zelenskyy signs decree imposing sanctions on 95 individuals, 70 legal entities
04.01.2026

Zelenskyy signs decree imposing sanctions on 95 individuals, 70 legal entities

'These are individuals, companies linked to servicing Russia’s state defense order and to activities of its military-industrial complex,' says presidential office

North Korea slams US raid on Venezuela as 'flagrant violation' of international law
04.01.2026

North Korea slams US raid on Venezuela as 'flagrant violation' of international law

Foreign Ministry warns growing instability would further worsen already fragile regional situation

4 police personnel killed in separate attacks in northwestern Pakistan
04.01.2026

4 police personnel killed in separate attacks in northwestern Pakistan

Unknown motorcyclists open fire on traffic police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing 3 officers, police say

India calls for dialogue after US captured Venezuela’s Maduro, wife
04.01.2026

India calls for dialogue after US captured Venezuela’s Maduro, wife

‘We call upon all concerned to address issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability of region,’ says External Affairs Ministry

Malaysian premier calls for release of Venezuela’s Maduro, his wife 'without any undue delay'
04.01.2026

Malaysian premier calls for release of Venezuela’s Maduro, his wife 'without any undue delay'

US military operation of 'unusual scope and nature' against Venezuela 'constitutes clear violation of international law,' and 'unlawful use of force against a sovereign state, says Anwar Ibrahim