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Watch: Obama, Biden, Putin, PM Modi walking the ramp in AI fashion show shared by Elon Musk – Times of India

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday shared an AI-generated video that featured a virtual fashion show with prominent political figures including US President Joe Biden, former US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and US Vice President Kamala Harris. The video showcased each leader in unique, futuristic attire as they walked down a digital runway.In the post sharing the video, Musk said, "high time for an AI fashion show."The video began with Pope Francis dressed in a white puffer coat that resembled a luxurious winter garment, cinched at the waist with a gold belt.He carried a large, ornate cross in one hand and a holy water sprinkler in the other. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was featured in the AI fashion video wearing a vibrant, multi-colored ensemble. The outfit includ...
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North Korea Sends More ‘Trash Balloons’ Towards South Korea As Anti-Pyongyang Broadcasts Resume

North Korea launched more balloons, likely carrying rubbish, towards South Korea on Sunday. This comes two days after South Korea resumed its anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts across the border in retaliation for North’s repeated balloon campaigns.   According to the Associated Press, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the North Korean balloons were flying north of the South Korean capital Seoul after crossing the border. People should be aware of falling objects and alert the police and military if they see any ballons fallen on the ground, the Joint Chiefs of Staff was quoted as saying.   South Korea had previously warned that it would conduct loudspeaker broadcasts more extensively and take stronger measures if the North continued provocation...
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North Korea threatens to boost nuke capability in reaction to U.S.-South Korea deterrence guidelines

A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP North Korea threatened on July 13 to boost its nuclear fighting capability and make the U.S. and South Korea pay “an unimaginably harsh price” as it slammed its rivals’ new defence guidelines that it says reveal an intention to invade the North.On Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol authorised the signing of joint nuclear deterrence guidelines as part of efforts to enhance their capabilities to cope with North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal.The guidelines were adopted a year after the two countries established a consultation body to bolster information-sharing on nuclear op...
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North Korea launches a ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea says

North Korea launched a ballistic missile off its east coast on Monday, South Korea's military said, a day after the North vowed to take “offensive and overwhelming countermeasures” in response to a new U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch was made on Monday morning, but gave no further details, including how far the weapon traveled. The launch came two days after South Korea, the U.S. and Japan ended their new multidomain trilateral drills. The “Freedom Edge” drill drew a U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyers, fighter jets and helicopters from the three countries, and the three countries practiced missile defense, anti-submarine and maritime interdiction drills. On Sunday, North Korea's Foreign Ministry issued a lengthy statement stron...
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Putin bids farewell to Kim Jong Un with a wave from plane window; video goes viral – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A video that went viral on social media platforms captured a moment where Russian President Vladimir Putin bid farewell to North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un from the window of his private jet.The video, which DailyMail shared, showed Putin peeping through the airplane window and waving at the North Korean leader as he departed.Putin's visit to North Korea on Wednesday, his first in 24 years, highlighted the growing strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea amidst concerns about their increasing military cooperation.During the visit, the 71-year-old Russian president presented the 40-year-old North Korean leader with a luxurious Aurus limousine, marking the second occasion where Kim has received this particular car model from Putin.Alongside the car, Putin also presen...
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U.N. chief says Russia must uphold North Korea sanctions

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia must abide by United Nations sanctions on North Korea, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on June 21 after the two countries this week deepened ties and agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faces armed aggression.The pact — signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday — follows U.S. accusations that Pyongyang has been transferring weapons to Russia for use against Ukraine, which it invaded in February 2022. Both Moscow and Pyongyang have denied the accusations.Also read: What’s behind the Russia-North Korea security pact? | ExplainedThe U.N. Security Council will meet June 28 on North Korea, diplomats said, at the request ...
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Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un Take Turns Driving Each Other In Limousine: WATCH

In a carefully staged public relations opportunity, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took turns driving each other around in a Russian-built Aurus Limousine on Wednesday. Amid tight security, the two leaders used the occasion to show how close their working relationship was during a pomp-filled visit to Pyongyang, his first in nearly a quarter of a century. Vladimir Putin driving North Korea's Kim Jong Un in a brand new Aurus Russian luxury carpic.twitter.com/PDPk1xCGcU — Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) June 20, 2024 This was held after the two had signed a deal that included a mutual defence pledge, one of Russia’s most significant moves in Asia for years that Kim said amounted to an “alliance” In a video release...
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‘Doesn’t look too great’: CIA analyst sparks concerns over Kim Jong Un health – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Concerns regarding the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un have emerged following his latest public appearance alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speculation about Kim's well-being intensified after a former CIA analyst remarked, "Oof, he doesn't look too great," referencing Kim's appearance during their recent meeting.During the highly anticipated summit, Kim Jong-Un and Vladimir Putin signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty aimed at strengthening the bilateral ties between their countries.The agreement emphasizes mutual military support in times of conflict and seeks to enhance trade and security cooperation. This development marks a significant step in the geopolitical landscape, underscoring the alliance between North Korea and Russia against We...
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Video | Russian President Hugs Kim Jong Un As He Lands In North Korea For His First Visit In 24 Years

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea on June 19 for his first visit in 24 years, vowing to deepen trade and security ties with the reclusive nuclear-armed state and to support it against the United States. Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shaking hands, embracing and talking beside Putin's plane. It touched down in Pyongyang around 2:45 a.m. following a stopover in Russia's far east. The leaders then rode in the same limousine and walked together into Putin's hotel. Source link
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‘Strategic Fortress’: Russia & North Korea Vow To Deepen Ties As Putin Visits Pyongyang

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed to develop their countries’ ties as the former arrived in Pyongyang on Wednesday for his first visit to the nation in 24 years. A Reuters report quoted North Korea's state news agency KCNA as saying that the country's relations with Russia have emerged as a "strategic fortress". As Putin touched down in Pyongyang, he was greeted by Kim. The two then rode in a limousine and were seen walking together into Putin's hotel, Reuters reported, quoting Russian state media. Putin has vowed to deepen trade and security ties with the reclusive nuclear-armed state and to support it against the United States, which has led international condemnation and censure of North Korea over its weapons...
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Putin greets old ally Kim-Jong-un with a hug on North Korea trip after 24 years – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea, marking his first visit to the country in 24 years. This visit comes amid escalating tensions with Washington and aims to fortify the alliance between the two nations against US-led sanctions.Upon arrival, Putin was warmly welcomed at Pyongyang's airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.The two leaders shared a handshake and an embrace before Kim personally escorted Putin to the Kumsusan State Guest House, as reported by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The agency heralded their meeting as a historic event underscoring the “invincibility and durability” of their countries' friendship and unity.In statements made before his arrival, Putin expressed gratitude for North Korea's unwavering support of Russi...
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Putin meets North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in first visit to the capital in over two decades: Report – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin was warmly welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warmly at Pyongyang's airport, marking Putin's first visit to the North Korean capital in over two decades. According to North Korean state media, the two leaders engaged in candid exchange of thoughts and agreed to strengthen the ties between their nations.Kim greeted Putin with a handshake, an embrace, and conversation near the Russian leader's plane, after which they traveled together in a limousine to the Kumsusan State Guest House, the report by the local media said."Passing through charmingly lit streets of Pyongyang at night, the top leaders exchanged their pent-up inmost thoughts and opened their minds to more surely develop the DPRK-Russia relations," local media KCNA said.Putin’s...
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Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States – Times of India

SEOUL/MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed on Tuesday to deepen trade and security ties with North Korea and to support it against the United States, as he headed to the reclusive nuclear-armed country for the first time in 24 years. The US and its Asian allies are trying to work out just how far Russia will go in support of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whose country is the only one to have conducted nuclear weapon tests in the 21st century. In a signal that Russia, a veto-wielding member of the United Nations Security Council, is reassessing its entire approach to North Korea, Putin praised Pyongyang for resisting what he said was US economic pressure, blackmail and threats. In an article published by North Korean state media, Putin praised "Comrade" Kim, and promised to...
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Russia’s prez Putin arrives in North Korea for his state visit – Times of India

MOSCOW: For the first time in 24 years, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday arrived in North Korea for a state visit, according to Russian local media sources.The visit at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscores Moscow's growing relationship with the nuclear-armed state since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Ahead of the visit, Putin issued a presidential order saying Moscow was looking to sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership treaty" with North Korea, which his foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said would include security cooperation.( This is a developing story)!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fb...
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Ahead Of North Korea Visit, Putin Lauds Pyongyang’s ‘Firm Support’ For Ukraine War

Ahead of his visit to North Korea later on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Pyongyang "for firmly supporting" its war with Ukraine". His visit to the country is aimed at boosting ties between the nuclear-armed allies, AFP reported.  Putin wrote an article published by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), where he stated that he “highly appreciated that the DPRK (North Korea) is firmly supporting” the special military operations that are being conducted in Ukraine. The Russian president stated in the article that the two countries were developing a “many-sided partnership”, and "maintaining the common line and stand at the UN." Putin is visiting the most isolated nation on Earth in an attempt to gather support for his military ...
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Russian President Putin To Be On ‘Friendly’ Visit To North Korea On June 18-19, Kremlin Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to make his "friendly" visit to North Korea on June 18-19, as announced by the Kremlin on Monday. This visit comes amid Western suspicions that Pyongyang is supplying Moscow with weapons for its offensive in Ukraine. Putin is visiting the most isolated nation on earth in an attempt to gather support for his military campaign against Ukraine, which was initiated in February 2022 and has pushed Moscow into unheard-of levels of isolation on a worldwide scale. This visit follows Putin's meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un nine months ago in the Russian Far East, where they exchanged high praises. "President Vladimir Putin on June 18-19 will go to the North Korean Democratic Republic on a friendly state visit,...
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South Korea opposition leader Lee indicted over funds transfer to North Korea – Times of India

SEOUL: South Korea's main opposition leader was indicted on Wednesday on bribery charges in an alleged scheme to use an underwear maker to transfer funds to North Korea and facilitate a visit to Pyongyang when he was a provincial governor, news reports said.Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung's deputy when he was Gyeonggi province governor had already been found guilty of bribery and transferring illegal funds in a conspiracy involving Ssangbangwool Group to send $8 million to North Korea.Ssangbangwool is a business group that began as an underwear maker and later expanded to other businesses.Calls to the public affairs office at the Suwon District Prosecutors' Office went unanswered.Lee has denied any involvement or knowledge of the scheme, which dates to 2019 and 2020 and was aimed ...
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Retaliating To Trash Balloons, South Korea Blares Anti-North Korea Broadcasts

South Korea on Sunday broadcast anti-North Korean propaganda in border areas using large loudspeakers, in retaliation to Pyongyang's trash balloons. Seoul had earlier warned Pyongyang to stop sending balloons carrying trash into the South. Over the last couple of weeks, North Korea has reportedly sent over 1,000 balloons filled with trash and manure into South Korea, according to the Associated Press (AP). This was, North Korea said, in retaliation to leaflets criticising Pyongyang and USB drives containing K-pop and K-dramas sent into the country by South Korean activists. South Korea’s broadcasts are seen as a form of psychological warfare, also deployed before, and North Korea has accused the country of creating a "prelude to a very dangerous situatio...
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‘New counteraction’: North Korea sends 300 more trash balloons south – Times of India

NEW DELHI: North Korea sent over 310 more balloons filled with trash including scrap paper and plastic to south across the border overnight on Sunday following Kim Jong's sister warned of "new counteraction", news agency Yonhap reported quoting Seoul's military. "The latest batch of waste-loaded balloons sent late Sunday contained scrap paper and plastic, with no toxic material detected so far," the joint chiefs of staff said adding that, as of early Monday morning, no more balloons had been seen floating in the sky.The move came in retaliation to South Korea playing loudspeaker broadcasts as a form of 'psychological warfare' against North Korea."If the ROK simultaneously carries out the leaflet scattering and loudspeaker broadcasting provocation over the border, it will undoubtedly w...
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North Korea, China, Russia Expanding Nuclear Weapons Arsenal Fast, Says US

The United States said on Friday that North Korea, China, and Russia are expanding and diversifying their nuclear weapons stockpiles at a "breakneck" speed. Speaking at a forum, a White House official warned that, absent a change in the trajectory of their arsenals, Washington may have to increase its own. The remarks were made by the senior director for arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation at the National Security Council, Pranay Vaddi. He also noted that the three countries are driving the US and its allies into bracing for a "world where nuclear competition occurs without numerical constraints,"  as reported by news agency IANS, citing Yonhap news agency. Speaking at an event hosted by the Arms Control Association, a US-based nonpartisan or...
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‘Day not far when China coerces India with use of missiles,’ says Lt General PR Shankar (Retd)
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‘Day not far when China coerces India with use of missiles,’ says Lt General PR Shankar (Retd)

According to the Lt General, “China does economic power projection, not military power projection. But Iran doesn’t have an air force and it is offsetting its air force by use of missiles.” He added this tactic was being used by China against the US – China had gone for long-range rockets because it doesn’t have the number of bases that the US has.“Against us (India) in the Himalayas, (since) they can’t deploy their air power, they are using their missile power. It is the cheaper air force,” he said.On how Russia had made use of missiles, Lt General Shankar said the country had postured with nuclear warheads and fired conventional warheads to achieve deterrence in its ongoing aggression against Ukraine. “It has used air, hypersonic/cruise/guided missiles, rockets, and guns to deter NATO...
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