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North Korea Fires Missile Flying over Japan

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PM Shinzo Abe calls it “unprecedented threat”

In another drastic move North Korea has fired a missile flying over Japan early on Tuesday causing nervousness in Hokkaido island residents, who woke up with siren sound and warning test messages on their mobiles. People were advised to evacuate and take shelter in basements of sturdy buildings.

This was first time when North Korea, headed by Kim Jong-un, has successfully fired a missile over Japan since 1998, when it sent a missile launch vehicle over the country. It came days after Pyongyang test fired three short range ballistic missiles in the waters off Korean peninsula.

Reacting to the development, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe denounced the North Korean move calling it the “most serious and grave” threat.  He said, “We will do our utmost to protect people’s lives. This reckless act of launching a missile that flies over our country is an unprecedented, serious and important threat.”

Japanese PM also called US President Donald Trump and conversed with him for 40-minutes. The two leaders agreed to call for an immediate emergency UN Security Council meeting “and increase the pressure towards North Korea.”  Trump reiterated that US “stands with Japan 100%.”

The Japanese government sent two text messages to its citizens in the region within ten minutes. At 6.02 am, the first message said, “Missile launched. Missile launched. It seems that the missile has been launched from North Korea. Please evacuate to building with strong structure or go to the basement.”  Within ten minutes another message was sent to the population saying, “Missile passed. Missile passed. A minute ago, the missile seems to have passed the airspace of this area. If you find anything suspicious, please don’t come close to it, report to the police and firefighter directly.”

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yeshihide Suga, while addressing an emergency press conference said, “There is no immediate report of the fallen objects and no damage to the ships and aircraft.” The Japanese military made no attempt to shoot down the unidentified missile, but condemned the launch in the strongest terms possible.

The missile was launched near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, which is rare. It was fired just before 6 a.m. in Japan which flew over Erimomisaki on the northern island of Hokkaido and broke into three pieces at about 1,180 kms off the Japanese coast. It took 15 minutes to reach 2700 kms.

However, South Korea, the US ally, responded by conducting a bombing drill at 9.30 am (local time) to test its “capability to destroy the North Korean leadership” in case of emergency, a Defense Ministry official was quoted.

Yoon Young-chan, the Head of South Korea’s Presidential Public Affairs office, told the reporters that four F-15K fighter jets dropped eight one ton MK-48 bombs at a shooting range. The operation was meant to showcase a strong punishment capability against North, he said.

Meanwhile, Rodong Sinmun, North Korea’s official newspaper on Tuesday said, “The U.S. should know that it can neither browbeat the DPRK with any economic sanctions and military threats and blackmails nor make the DPRK flinch from the road chosen by itself.”

It further said, “Many countries gave up their choices under the U.S.-dominated world order, stepped back again and again and fell victim to the aggression at last.”  “The U.S. has gone so foolish as to force the DPRK to do so. The U.S. should clearly understand its rival. Its threats may work on some countries, and some others have yielded to the bluffing of the U.S.”

The Korean conflict is based on the division between Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the north and the Republic of Korea in the south. Both claim to be the government of the whole country. During the cold war North was backed by the erstwhile Soviet Union, China and other communist countries. South Korea was backed by US and its allies including Japan. The division of the peninsula was occurred at the end of World War II in 1945.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Iranian President Pezeshkian at UN says Iranians have been victims of US terrorism

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said at the UN General Assembly that Iranians had been victims of US terrorism and insisted that Iran had acted in self-defence.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of subjecting Iranians to what he described as terrorism while addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

Pezeshkian said Iran had defended itself against attacks and rejected the characterisation of the country as a terrorist actor. His remarks came during a rare wartime appearance at the UN as tensions between Iran and the United States remain high.

Pezeshkian accuses US and Israel of attacks

Speaking at the General Assembly, Pezeshkian said Iranian civilians had been targeted by attacks and described the actions against his country as aggression.

“We have only defended ourselves. We are not terrorists,” he said, according to the report.

Pezeshkian also accused the United States and Israel of attacking Iran, while maintaining that Tehran’s response was an act of self-defence.

The Iranian president displayed photographs of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and more than 150 schoolchildren who, according to his account, were killed during the early days of the conflict.

Iran’s message at the UN

Pezeshkian’s address came against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and heightened tensions in the region.

Iranian officials had indicated ahead of the UN visit that they intended to highlight what Tehran considers attacks against its people and raise concerns over the international response to the conflict.

The Iranian delegation’s visit to New York also comes amid restrictions imposed by the United States on the delegation’s movement and other aspects of its stay, according to reporting ahead of the address.

Pezeshkian says Iran defended itself

Pezeshkian’s central message at the UN was that Iran’s military actions should be viewed as a response to attacks rather than terrorism.

His description of the conflict and the allegations against the United States and Israel represent the Iranian government’s position. They should therefore be attributed to Pezeshkian rather than presented as independently established facts.

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PM Modi’s Canada visit could help wrap trade talks, says Canada PM Mark Carney

Canadian PM Mark Carney said he is looking forward to hosting PM Narendra Modi, with both countries aiming to conclude their ongoing trade negotiations.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is looking forward to hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as India and Canada continue efforts to advance their bilateral relationship and conclude ongoing trade negotiations.

The two countries have been working towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both sides previously setting a target to conclude the negotiations in 2026.

Carney and Modi have held discussions on strengthening economic ties between India and Canada, including trade and investment. Their engagement has gained momentum following Carney’s visit to India earlier this year.

India-Canada trade talks

India and Canada formally resumed efforts towards a broader trade agreement after a period of strained bilateral ties. The two sides have committed to advancing negotiations on a CEPA covering their economic relationship.

In June, Carney and Modi reviewed progress in bilateral economic cooperation during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. They expressed satisfaction with the progress in CEPA negotiations and reaffirmed their shared objective of concluding the talks in 2026.

During Carney’s visit to India in March, the two leaders had also agreed to accelerate negotiations on the CEPA and work towards finalising the agreement during 2026.

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Carney had invited PM Modi to visit Canada in 2026, and the two leaders agreed to remain engaged through diplomatic channels to work towards a mutually convenient date for the visit.

The proposed visit comes as New Delhi and Ottawa seek to build on renewed diplomatic and economic engagement, with trade negotiations remaining a key part of the relationship.

The focus on completing the trade talks comes as both countries look to expand commercial ties and establish a broader economic framework through the proposed CEPA.

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Trump issues fresh Iran warning at UN General Assembly, signals deal after midterms

US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran during his UN General Assembly address, saying he faces a choice between a deal and further escalation.

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US President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to outline what he described as a major decision over Iran, putting the possibility of a deal against further military escalation.

Speaking at the UN in New York, Trump said he had a “big decision” to make. He questioned whether the United States should pursue an agreement that would allow Iran to rebuild or instead take further action against the Islamic Republic.

Trump later indicated that he believed an agreement with Iran could be reached after the US midterm elections, which are scheduled for November 3.

Trump says deal with Iran remains possible

During his speech, Trump presented two possible paths. He said a deal could allow Iran to rebuild and become a stronger country, while also raising the possibility of destroying the Islamic Republic if an agreement was not reached.

Trump said he believed a deal could eventually be reached, arguing that Iran was waiting to see the outcome of the US midterm elections.

His comments came amid the continuing US-Iran conflict and renewed diplomatic activity surrounding the confrontation. Trump’s UN appearance came as Washington was also engaged in discussions with multiple international leaders over the Iran conflict and other global issues.

Iranian delegation walks out during Trump’s speech

The Iranian delegation reportedly left the General Assembly chamber as Trump began describing the military confrontation with Iran.

According to the report, only one person from the Iranian delegation remained seated as Trump spoke about the conflict and the military strikes of the past six months.

The walkout came as tensions between Washington and Tehran remained high, with both sides facing pressure over the continuation of the conflict.

Trump’s latest warning follows earlier comments

Trump’s UN remarks came days after he said he was approaching a major decision over whether to intensify military action against Iran or pursue another route.

He had also indicated before his UN appearance that he could be open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the UN General Assembly in New York.

The possibility of renewed negotiations comes against the backdrop of continuing military and diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

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