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North Korea launches ballistic missiles in its first weapons test of 2026

Abdiwahab Ahmed
World
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast early Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, the country’s first launch of the year and a show of force just hours before South Korea’s president departs for a summit in China. South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense said it detected “several projectiles, presumed to be ballistic missiles,” launched from the vicinity of Pyongyang around 7:50 a.m. local time (10:50 p.m. Irish time Tuesday). The launches appeared to head toward the Sea of Japan, known in…

Novel blood test detects over 50 cancers with promising accuracy

Abdiwahab Ahmed
World
A new blood test for dozens of cancers promises earlier answers — but raises big questions The headlines Last week’s presentation at the European Society for Medical Oncology in Berlin put a new-generation blood test back in the headlines: Galleri, a so‑called multi‑cancer early detection (MCED) assay developed by Grail, correctly identified a cancer signal and the likely tissue of origin in a large real‑world cohort and — crucially — picked up many tumours at an early, more treatable stage. The Pathfinder 2 study followed…

See How SpaceX Recovers Starship Booster Following Test Flight

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World
In a groundbreaking achievement, SpaceX has managed to “capture” the first-stage booster of its colossal Starship rocket using massive metallic arms as it returned to the launch pad following a test flight. This marks a significant milestone in the company's ambitious mission to create reusable spacecraft aimed at lunar and Martian exploration. The Super Heavy booster roared to life at 7:25 AM CT (1:25 PM Irish time) from the launch complex nestled in Boca Chica, Texas. It propelled the second stage of the Starship rocket…

China Conducts Test Launch of Intercontinental Missile in the Pacific Ocean

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World
China has confirmed the test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), marking its first such exercise in decades as it fell into the expanse of the Pacific Ocean. In recent years, China has ramped up its nuclear capabilities and increased its defense expenditure. Back in October 2022, the Pentagon cautioned that China's development of its nuclear arsenal was outpacing United States expectations more swiftly than anticipated. As of May 2023, China reportedly possessed over 500 operational nuclear warheads.…

Turkey Seeks to Establish Ballistic Missile Test Range and Spaceport in Somalia

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Somalia
For years, Turkey has harbored dreams of joining the elite group of nations in the space game. Ambitious plans to launch their rockets are in the works and could take off from Somalia. Insiders suggest that Turkish officials are optimistic about Somalia's approval for such a venture. However, Turkey’s defense ministry refused to offer any comments on the matter. A phone call to Hussein Sheikh-Ali, the national security adviser to Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, yielded no comments either. Meanwhile, Abdi Ahmed…

Growing Up on a Reservation, I Always Felt Out of Place. A DNA Test Uncovered the Hidden Truth

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Somalia
A Journey to Discover My True Identity Linda Ewack always felt a disconnect growing up on a reserve. It was only after a revelatory DNA test that she uncovered the hidden complexities of her heritage. (Kirk Fraser photo/CBC News) Linda Ewack narrates her personal experience for CBC News' First Person column. For more about these heart-warming stories, kindly visit the FAQ. Imagine this: Growing up in a tight-knit Saskatchewan town, I always felt like a square peg in a round hole. The other kids made sure I never forgot…

EDITORIAL: Why Somalia’s House of Commons elections could be the most important test for Prime Minister Roble

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Editorial
EDITORIAL | Somalia's Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble recently received an award from across Somalia for raising political figures in elections. . This week, the historic past of the elections has shifted to the House of Representatives, the key body of the bicameral federal parliament, which primarily issues legal advice in Somalia, as well as tax permits. But the consideration of this chamber, also known as the House of the People, is mainly due to the proven fact that the 275 elected members decide who will become…