North Korea launches another ballistic missile as US, South Korea prepare for military drills
North Korea launched another ballistic missile Tuesday, marking its second reported ballistic missile launch in less than a week. Japan’s prime minister’s office announced the latest launch Tuesday. Details about the missile’s trajectory, range and where it landed were not immediately available. The U.S. military said it was monitoring the launch and consulting with allies […]
Iran-backed Houthi threat in Red Sea could lead to major US policy shift, analysts say
JOHANNESBURG: As the Iran-backed Houthis step up their threat to Red Sea shipping, analysts say the U.S. could consider a major change in strategy. Houthi attacks on ships passing through a vital chokepoint may lead Washington to cement relations with more reliable partners along Africa’s coastline. Somaliland is a pro-U.S. outpost, having broken away from […]
