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North Korea firing what it called a space satellite toward the south

North Korean Satellite Plunges Into Sea After Rocket Failure

The new "Chollima-1" satellite launch rocket failed because of instability in the engine and fuel system, state news agency KCNA reported. The flight was the nuclear-armed state's sixth satellite launch attempt, and the first since 2016. It was supposed to put North Korea's first spy satellite in orbit. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Wednesday the military was conducting a salvage operation to recover what is believed to be parts of the space launch vehicle.

Over 5,000 Evacuated Due To Typhoon 'Betty'
A total of 5,488 people have been evacuated from their homes as the onslaught of Typhoon 'Betty' (international name: 'Mawar') continues in the country.
Only 29% Of Filipino Adults Feel Their Lives Improved In Past 12 Months
The poll conducted by Social Weather Station also said 25% of respondents noted that the quality of their lives turned worse in the past year.
Delay In Security Treaty With Australia As PNG Consults 'Domestic Processes'
PNG Prime Minister James Marape met with Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday on the sidelines of the Korea-Pacific Islands Summit in Seoul.
PH To Hold Trilateral Maritime Drills With US, Japan Coast Guards
The maritime exercises will be conducted on June 1 to 7 in Mariveles, Bataan, and are meant to allow the coast guards to share knowledge and skills in maritime operations.

'Suddenly It Came To Us': Muscovites React To Drone Attack

With troops fighting in Ukraine for over a year, the Kremlin has gone to great lengths to reassure Russians that life back home -- especially in the capital -- will continue to be safe and stable.

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House Freedom Caucus member Chip Roy is among the Republicans who have hit out at the debt ceiling agreement, calling it a 'bad deal'

Markets Tumble As Hardline Republicans Threaten US Debt Deal

Worries that the Federal Reserve might increase interest rates next month, along with further signs the Chinese recovery was fading, added to the downbeat mood on trading floors.

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