North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile on Wednesday, which flew for 74 minutes before landing in the Sea of Japan. Japan has responded by strengthening its surveillance and maintaining military preparedness with the U.S., while the international community awaits a response from the U.N. Security Council. It is unclear how the U.S. and its allies will respond to the launch.
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Pope Francis has announced the selection of 13 new cardinals from countries around the world, including Italy, Spain, Japan, India, and Brazil. Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez from La Plata, Argentina will lead the Holy See's powerful office for ensuring doctrinal orthodoxy and overseeing processing of allegations of sexual abuse against clergy worldwide. The ceremony to formally install the new cardinals will take place in the Vatican on September 30th.
On Wednesday, an 18-year-old army trainee opened fire at a Japanese army base in Gifu prefecture, killing two soldiers and wounding another. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and the Japanese army has launched an investigation into the incident. This tragedy has sparked outrage in Japan, raising questions about the safety of its soldiers in the future.
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley has suggested that the United States should align itself with non-European countries, such as Russia, to enhance global security. This suggestion has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the idea and others criticizing it. Trump's post congratulating North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has also been widely condemned, with Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking out against it.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has expressed his disappointment in the refusal of Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu to meet with him. Austin had requested a meeting with Li during an upcoming defense summit in Singapore, but the request was declined. The U.S. is pushing China to talk, urging Beijing to open communication channels to avoid any dangerous incidents. The IISS Shangri-La Dialogue is set to start on Friday, and it is expected that the U.S. and China will continue to discuss the importance of open communication.
North Korea attempted to launch a military spy satellite on Tuesday, but it crashed shortly after launch. Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, condemned the international community's reaction to the launch. The failed launch has sparked alarm among North Korea's neighbors and the United Nations Security Council is expected to meet to discuss the matter.
The USS Mannert L. Abele was sunk by a "human-guided kamikaze bomb" off the coast of Okinawa, Japan during WWII. The crew was forced to abandon ship and was eventually rescued by other U.S. Navy ships in the area. The Abele is the first U.S. Navy ship to be sunk by a kamikaze attack and is the only U.S. Navy destroyer sunk during WWII that has yet to be found.
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