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Russia’s Putin hosts North Korean FM in Kremlin visit

Russia's President Vladimir Putin hosted North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in a Kremlin visit, underscoring deepening ties. The West has accused Moscow and Pyongyang of cooperating to support Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine. Details of the meeting were not provided, but the visit signifies growing bilateral relations according to both parties.

North Korea orders military to accelerate war preparations

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered military, munitions, and nuclear sectors to accelerate war preparations to counter U.S. provocations. He plans to expand strategic cooperation with anti-imperialist countries. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urged immediate retaliation to North Korean provocation. Kim also outlined economic goals for the new year.

North Korea says Hwasong-18 ICBM test was response to US hostility

North Korea conducted a test of its new ICBM, the Hwasong-18, stating it was a response to US hostility. Leader Kim Jong Un supervised the launch, emphasizing the country's readiness for military confrontation. The launch was condemned by South Korea, Japan, and the US, leading to a UN Security Council meeting. China also held discussions with North Korea. - Khabristan.PK

Two Soldiers Martyred in North Waziristan IED Blast

RAWALPINDI: Two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on a security forces vehicle in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP),  News reported on Wednesday, quoting military’s media affairs wing.