The U.S. Central Command announced that it fired on a ship that attempted to breach the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The command stated the vessel had visited an Iranian port and ignored repeated warnings before the operation.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state'
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The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused Japan of a "transformation into a war state" on Wednesday as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific.
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The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused Japan of a "transformation into a war state" on Wednesday as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific. Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spen…
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