North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Monday, hours after condemning the South Korean and U.S. militaries for launching drills that Pyongyang called a "dangerous provocative act" that risked accidentally sparking a confrontation.
South Korea's military said the missiles were fired from North Korea's western region toward the Yellow Sea. The launch was the first reported ballistic missile test since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January.
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Monday, hours after condemning the South Korean and U.S. militaries for launching drills that Pyongyang called a "dangerous provocative act" that risked accidentally sparking a confrontation.
South Korea's military said the missiles were fired from North Korea's western region toward the Yellow Sea. The launch was the first reported ballistic missile test since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January.
The missiles were believed to be close range ballistic missiles, a South Korean defence ministry official said, referring to a type of weapon with a range of under 300 km (186 miles).
Source- Reuters
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Monday, hours after condemning the South Korean and U.S. militaries for launching drills that Pyongyang called a "dangerous provocative act" that risked accidentally sparking a confrontation.
South Korea's military said the missiles were fired from North Korea's western region toward the Yellow Sea. The launch was the first reported ballistic missile test since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January.
The missiles were believed to be close range ballistic missiles, a South Korean defence ministry official said, referring to a type of weapon with a range of under 300 km (186 miles).
Source- Reuters
SEOUL: The North Korea Foreign Ministry said US-South Korea joint military exercises are "a dangerous provocative act", state media KCNA reported on Monday (Mar 10).
Annual South Korean and US military exercises called Freedom Shield are due to begin on Monday and run until Mar 20.
They aim to strengthen the readiness of the alliance for threats such as North Korea, the South Korean military said earlier.
SEOUL: The North Korea Foreign Ministry said US-South Korea joint military exercises are "a dangerous provocative act", state media KCNA reported on Monday (Mar 10).
Annual South Korean and US military exercises called Freedom Shield are due to begin on Monday and run until Mar 20.
They aim to strengthen the readiness of the alliance for threats such as North Korea, the South Korean military said earlier.
North Korea has traditionally called for these joint exercises to be called off, branding them as a prelude to invasion.
"This is a dangerous provocative act of leading the acute situation on the Korean peninsula, which may spark off a physical conflict between the two sides by means of an accidental single shot, to the extreme point," the Foreign Ministry said, according to KCNA.
The drills will harm US security, the ministry added.
Source- NHK World
SEOUL: The North Korea Foreign Ministry said US-South Korea joint military exercises are "a dangerous provocative act", state media KCNA reported on Monday (Mar 10).
Annual South Korean and US military exercises called Freedom Shield are due to begin on Monday and run until Mar 20.
They aim to strengthen the readiness of the alliance for threats such as North Korea, the South Korean military said earlier.
North Korea has traditionally called for these joint exercises to be called off, branding them as a prelude to invasion.
"This is a dangerous provocative act of leading the acute situation on the Korean peninsula, which may spark off a physical conflict between the two sides by means of an accidental single shot, to the extreme point," the Foreign Ministry said, according to KCNA.
The drills will harm US security, the ministry added.
Source- NHK World
In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 7 March 2025 at 4:00 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Yae Nan Ma Station Hospital in Minhla Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Tin Tun (63 years old), a resident of Kine Nge Village in Minhla Township. The incident occurred while the victim was walking to a farm near his village. When he reached the Kine Nge-Bant Pyin Village Commutable Dirt Road, he stepped on an explosive device planted by a so-called PDF terrorist faction, causing it to explode and resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
Similarly, at 4:30 PM, a report stated that an explosion occurred near Ma Yan Kyin Village in Tharbaung Township of Ayeyarwady Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Maung Maung Gyi (60 years old), a resident of the village, was heading to a cashew plantation yard near his village. When he reached the yard, he stepped on an explosive device planted by a faction of AA terrorists along with so-called PDF terrorists, causing it to explode. As a result, he sustained shrapnel injuries and was transported to Tharbaung Township Public Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.
Similarly, at 6:30 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Township Public Hospital in Thanbyuzayet Township of Mon State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Nandar Tun (43 years old), a resident of Wal Kha Mi Village in Thanbyuzayet Township. The incident occurred while the victim was heading to a rubber plantation yard near his village. When he reached the yard, he stepped on an explosive device planted by a faction of KNU members who support terrorism, along with so-called PDF terrorists, causing it to explode and resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incidents to take effective action in accordance with the law.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 7 March 2025 at 4:00 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Yae Nan Ma Station Hospital in Minhla Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Tin Tun (63 years old), a resident of Kine Nge Village in Minhla Township. The incident occurred while the victim was walking to a farm near his village. When he reached the Kine Nge-Bant Pyin Village Commutable Dirt Road, he stepped on an explosive device planted by a so-called PDF terrorist faction, causing it to explode and resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
Similarly, at 4:30 PM, a report stated that an explosion occurred near Ma Yan Kyin Village in Tharbaung Township of Ayeyarwady Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Maung Maung Gyi (60 years old), a resident of the village, was heading to a cashew plantation yard near his village. When he reached the yard, he stepped on an explosive device planted by a faction of AA terrorists along with so-called PDF terrorists, causing it to explode. As a result, he sustained shrapnel injuries and was transported to Tharbaung Township Public Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.
Similarly, at 6:30 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Township Public Hospital in Thanbyuzayet Township of Mon State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Nandar Tun (43 years old), a resident of Wal Kha Mi Village in Thanbyuzayet Township. The incident occurred while the victim was heading to a rubber plantation yard near his village. When he reached the yard, he stepped on an explosive device planted by a faction of KNU members who support terrorism, along with so-called PDF terrorists, causing it to explode and resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incidents to take effective action in accordance with the law.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets, and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards, and villages.
Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets, and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards, and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 6 March, 2025 at 1:30 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to the District Public Hospital in Meiktila Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Mg Thant Zin Nyein (18 years old) a resident of Nat Saut Village in Taungtha Township. The incident occurred when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired heavy weapons into the victim’s village. One of the heavy weapon shells exploded within the village, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
Similarly, at 4:10 PM, a report stated that a child with shrapnel injuries was admitted to the Township Public Hospital in Kyauktaga Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Ma San Thee (six year old) and resident of Kwin Myauk Ward in Kyauktaga Township. The incident occurred when a faction of KNU members who support terrorism, along with so-called PDF terrorists conducted an attack by dropping bombs on the victim’s ward. The bombs exploded within the ward, resulting in her injuries, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured or killed. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets, and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards, and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 6 March, 2025 at 1:30 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to the District Public Hospital in Meiktila Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Mg Thant Zin Nyein (18 years old) a resident of Nat Saut Village in Taungtha Township. The incident occurred when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired heavy weapons into the victim’s village. One of the heavy weapon shells exploded within the village, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
Similarly, at 4:10 PM, a report stated that a child with shrapnel injuries was admitted to the Township Public Hospital in Kyauktaga Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Ma San Thee (six year old) and resident of Kwin Myauk Ward in Kyauktaga Township. The incident occurred when a faction of KNU members who support terrorism, along with so-called PDF terrorists conducted an attack by dropping bombs on the victim’s ward. The bombs exploded within the ward, resulting in her injuries, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured or killed. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 7 March 2025 at 4:05 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Township Public Hospital in Dawei Township of Tanintharyi Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Saw Say Li Htoo (37 years old), a resident of Nyaung Chaung Village in Dawei Township. The incident occurred when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired heavy weapons on the victim’s village. One of the shells exploded within the village, resulting in his injures, it is reported.
Similarly, at 4:30 PM, a report stated that two women with shrapnel injuries were admitted to Township Public Hospital in Taungoo Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims were Daw Kyu Kyu Than (40 years old) and Daw Ni Ni Win (42 years old), both residents of Gwayt Gyi Village in Htantapin Township. The incident occurred when a faction of KNU members who support terrorism, along with so-called PDF terrorists fired heavy weapons at the victims’ village. The heavy weapon shells exploded within the village, causing injuries to the victims, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured or killed. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 7 March 2025 at 4:05 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Township Public Hospital in Dawei Township of Tanintharyi Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Saw Say Li Htoo (37 years old), a resident of Nyaung Chaung Village in Dawei Township. The incident occurred when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired heavy weapons on the victim’s village. One of the shells exploded within the village, resulting in his injures, it is reported.
Similarly, at 4:30 PM, a report stated that two women with shrapnel injuries were admitted to Township Public Hospital in Taungoo Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims were Daw Kyu Kyu Than (40 years old) and Daw Ni Ni Win (42 years old), both residents of Gwayt Gyi Village in Htantapin Township. The incident occurred when a faction of KNU members who support terrorism, along with so-called PDF terrorists fired heavy weapons at the victims’ village. The heavy weapon shells exploded within the village, causing injuries to the victims, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured or killed. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
North Korea has denounced a joint US-South Korea military exercise scheduled for next week, saying, "The enemies will pay a horrible price."
The US and South Korean militaries announced on Thursday that their annual joint exercise Freedom Shield will be held for 11 days starting next Monday. The drill is based on simulated emergencies on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea has denounced a joint US-South Korea military exercise scheduled for next week, saying, "The enemies will pay a horrible price."
The US and South Korean militaries announced on Thursday that their annual joint exercise Freedom Shield will be held for 11 days starting next Monday. The drill is based on simulated emergencies on the Korean Peninsula.
The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency said in a commentary on Friday that the exercise "will bring a storm of aggravating the security situation to the Korean Peninsula."
Source- NHK World
North Korea has denounced a joint US-South Korea military exercise scheduled for next week, saying, "The enemies will pay a horrible price."
The US and South Korean militaries announced on Thursday that their annual joint exercise Freedom Shield will be held for 11 days starting next Monday. The drill is based on simulated emergencies on the Korean Peninsula.
The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency said in a commentary on Friday that the exercise "will bring a storm of aggravating the security situation to the Korean Peninsula."
Source- NHK World
KYIV: A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown overnight killed three people and injured 31 with about half of them in serious condition, authorities said on Thursday (Mar 6).
In addition to the hotel, 14 apartment buildings, a post office, almost two dozen cars, a cultural institution and 12 shops were damaged, authorities said.
KYIV: A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown overnight killed three people and injured 31 with about half of them in serious condition, authorities said on Thursday (Mar 6).
In addition to the hotel, 14 apartment buildings, a post office, almost two dozen cars, a cultural institution and 12 shops were damaged, authorities said.
Moscow has kept up its bombardment of Ukraine even as rhetoric builds in Washington and Moscow on potential talks to halt the more than three-year war.
Source: CNA
KYIV: A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown overnight killed three people and injured 31 with about half of them in serious condition, authorities said on Thursday (Mar 6).
In addition to the hotel, 14 apartment buildings, a post office, almost two dozen cars, a cultural institution and 12 shops were damaged, authorities said.
Moscow has kept up its bombardment of Ukraine even as rhetoric builds in Washington and Moscow on potential talks to halt the more than three-year war.
Source: CNA
Russia has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks that he is open to using France's nuclear deterrent to protect its European allies.
The French leader proposed the nuclear umbrella during a televised speech on Wednesday. He also mentioned the idea of deploying European peacekeeping forces to Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached.
Russia has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks that he is open to using France's nuclear deterrent to protect its European allies.
The French leader proposed the nuclear umbrella during a televised speech on Wednesday. He also mentioned the idea of deploying European peacekeeping forces to Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached.
The Russian Foreign Ministry pushed back in a statement on Thursday, saying Macron's comments are a "threat" to the country. It said Paris has ambitions to become the "nuclear patron of the whole of Europe," almost replacing the American one.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also accused Macron of acting like Napoleon. He said, "It was also very strange to hear that Macron in a very aggressive manner, continuing the work of Napoleon, who wanted to conquer Russia."
Meanwhile, a former president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, said he understood Macron's reasoning. NHK spoke with Barroso in Tokyo on Thursday.
Barroso noted that France is the only country in European Union that has nuclear weapons and able to use this deterrent. He said that while he is against using the weapons, unfortunately it is sometimes necessary to provide this guarantee.
Barroso referred to an emergency meeting in Brussels of European leaders. They broadly agreed to gather up to 800 billion euros, or about 860 billion dollars, for security. Barroso said, "It's not only important to spend more, invest more, but to do it more in a European collective way."
Source: NHK World
Russia has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks that he is open to using France's nuclear deterrent to protect its European allies.
The French leader proposed the nuclear umbrella during a televised speech on Wednesday. He also mentioned the idea of deploying European peacekeeping forces to Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached.
The Russian Foreign Ministry pushed back in a statement on Thursday, saying Macron's comments are a "threat" to the country. It said Paris has ambitions to become the "nuclear patron of the whole of Europe," almost replacing the American one.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also accused Macron of acting like Napoleon. He said, "It was also very strange to hear that Macron in a very aggressive manner, continuing the work of Napoleon, who wanted to conquer Russia."
Meanwhile, a former president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, said he understood Macron's reasoning. NHK spoke with Barroso in Tokyo on Thursday.
Barroso noted that France is the only country in European Union that has nuclear weapons and able to use this deterrent. He said that while he is against using the weapons, unfortunately it is sometimes necessary to provide this guarantee.
Barroso referred to an emergency meeting in Brussels of European leaders. They broadly agreed to gather up to 800 billion euros, or about 860 billion dollars, for security. Barroso said, "It's not only important to spend more, invest more, but to do it more in a European collective way."
Source: NHK World
The South Korean military says an Air Force fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs outside a training range, damaging buildings and injuring civilians.
The incident happened in Pocheon, about 40 kilometers northeast of the capital Seoul, shortly after 10:00 a.m. Thursday, local time.
Firefighters say two homes and a church were damaged, and seven people were injured, two of them seriously.
The South Korean military says an Air Force fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs outside a training range, damaging buildings and injuring civilians.
The incident happened in Pocheon, about 40 kilometers northeast of the capital Seoul, shortly after 10:00 a.m. Thursday, local time.
Firefighters say two homes and a church were damaged, and seven people were injured, two of them seriously.
The fighter jet was reportedly taking part in a joint drill with the army. The South Korean military is investigating.
Source-NHK World
The South Korean military says an Air Force fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs outside a training range, damaging buildings and injuring civilians.
The incident happened in Pocheon, about 40 kilometers northeast of the capital Seoul, shortly after 10:00 a.m. Thursday, local time.
Firefighters say two homes and a church were damaged, and seven people were injured, two of them seriously.
The fighter jet was reportedly taking part in a joint drill with the army. The South Korean military is investigating.
Source-NHK World
In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 1 March 2025 at 10:50 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Phan Khar San Village, Natmauk Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Zin Min (35 years old), a resident of the village, was at his house when 10 so-called PDF terrorists arriving by five motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, U Zin Min died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killing and the assassination of innocent civilian in the aforementioned case, it is reported.
In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 1 March 2025 at 10:50 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Phan Khar San Village, Natmauk Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Zin Min (35 years old), a resident of the village, was at his house when 10 so-called PDF terrorists arriving by five motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, U Zin Min died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killing and the assassination of innocent civilian in the aforementioned case, it is reported.