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As winter nears, people are starving in North Korea
North Korea is heading into another cold winter but there are big concerns for vulnerable citizens who may fall victim to starvation
According to reports by the BBC, the warnings are coming from both inside and out of North Korea – with defectors in the South stating that families in the North are already going hungry.
Concern has been building for some months for the ‘lower class’ living in North Korea, who already live in poverty, as well as a growing shortage of food within the nation.
“Problems such as more orphan children on the streets and death by starvation are continuously being reported,”
said Lee Sang Yong, editor in chief of the Daily NK, which has sources in North Korea.
“The lower classes in North Korea are suffering more and more,”
as food shortages are worse than expected.
It’s become increasingly difficult to get information out of North Korea over the course of the COVID pandemic.
The country’s border has been closed since January 2020 to prevent the spread of coronavirus from China – where the virus was believed to have originated from.
Reports claim that getting messages out of the country to family and friends who live in South Korea comes at a very big risk.
North Korea has imposed tough rules on communication. Anyone that is caught with a mobile phone faces the extreme risk of being thrown into a labour camp as punishment.
But – even though those risks are high – some continue to send letter and even voice mails and text messages to their relatives and to news publications in Seoul, South Korea.
Publications in the South then “build a picture” of what is going on in the North- meaning, trying to understand how big the starvation crisis really is
North Korea has always struggled with food shortages, but the pandemic has made a bad situation worse.
The country’s leader, Kim Jong-un has compared the current situation to the country’s worst disaster in the 1990’s, known as the “Arduous March” – a time where hundreds of thousands of people died of starvation.
Last week, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service stated to a closed-door parliamentary hearing that Mr Kim said he felt he was “walking on thin ice due to the economic situation”, according to lawmakers at the briefing.
This growing concern has been amplified by state media, which has highlighted measures being taken to prevent crop damage and released propaganda posters emphasising efforts to work on food production.
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Markets shrug as Trump tariffs take effect
Investors remain calm amid Trump’s 15% tariffs, focusing on future policy uncertainty and inflation risks instead.
Investors remain calm amid Trump’s 15% tariffs, focusing on future policy uncertainty and inflation risks instead.
Investors are largely unfazed as U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs officially come into effect. The administration has introduced a blanket 15 percent levy on imports, initially set at 10 percent under temporary regulations, but markets have responded with little drama. Analysts suggest traders have grown accustomed to tariff announcements, limiting any immediate shock to equities.
While the headline policy shift is significant, experts argue the real concern lies elsewhere. Ongoing uncertainty around global trade policy and the potential for further measures is keeping investors cautious. Rather than reacting to the current rate, markets appear more focused on what could come next.
Inflation pressures also remain firmly on the radar, as higher import costs could feed into consumer prices over time. For now, however, the broader market landscape looks largely unchanged, with investors taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Savannah Guthrie family offers 1 million dollar reward in search for missing mother
Savannah Guthrie’s family offers $1M reward for info on her missing mother, as FBI investigates suspect linked to DNA evidence.
Savannah Guthrie’s family offers $1M reward for info on her missing mother, as FBI investigates suspect linked to DNA evidence.
The family of US television host Savannah Guthrie is offering a staggering $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. Nancy was last seen on January 31 after being dropped off at her home near Tucson, Arizona, before she was reported missing the following day.
Authorities, including the FBI, have been investigating the disappearance, previously raising the reward to $100,000 as the search intensified. Investigators have now obtained a DNA sample from a glove found near Nancy’s home, believed to be linked to a suspect captured in doorbell camera footage before her suspected abduction.
Savannah shared a heartbreaking message as the desperate search continues, with her family urging anyone with information to come forward. The case has gripped the nation as officials pursue every possible lead.
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Albanese evacuated from Lodge due to security threat
Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge amid security threat, federal police conducting thorough search assures public safety
Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge amid security threat, federal police conducting thorough search assures public safety
– Prime Minister Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge due to a security threat.
– Australian Federal Police confirmed no current threat to public safety.
Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from The Lodge in Canberra due to a security threat.Federal police relocated the Prime Minister to a secure location around 6 pm.
A comprehensive search of the protection establishment is ongoing.
The Australian Federal Police confirmed there is no current threat to public safety.
An Australian Federal Police spokesperson said they were alerted to an alleged security incident at the property, near Parliament House.
“A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located,” a statement said.
“There is no current threat to the community or public safety.
The scene at The Lodge. Photo Credit: Lexie Jeuniewic
“Further information will be provided at an appropriate time.”
This incident follows a recent event where a man was shot dead by Secret Service agents after breaching the perimeter of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, while Mr Trump and his wife Melania were in Washington.
Security Incident
Prime Minister Albanese’s evacuation highlights ongoing security concerns. Authorities are increasing vigilance in light of recent events involving high-profile figures.
Coordination between federal and local agencies remains crucial to ensure safety and security protocols are effectively executed.
Earlier in the day, Albanese recorded an hour-long interview with journalist Karl Stefanovic at The Lodge.
Last week, Mr Albanese urged Australians to “turn the temperature down” following a major defence event in Canberra that was disrupted by police-investigated incidents.
Hundreds of attendees at the ADM Congress were evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered. The bomb squad was then deployed to the scene.
During another address, a rock was thrown through a hotel window causing a scramble for the exits.
The evacuation of The Lodge comes amid heightened concerns about threats directed at elected officials across Australia.
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