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North Korea launches tactical nuclear attack submarine

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North Korea has unveiled its first operational “tactical nuclear attack submarine” and deployed it to the fleet responsible for patrolling the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan. 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally attended the launch ceremony, emphasising the urgency of arming the navy with nuclear weapons, according to state media reports on Friday.

He pledged to transfer additional underwater and surface vessels equipped with tactical nuclear weapons to the naval forces, as reported by the North Korean news agency KCNA.

The submarine, designated as Submarine No. 841 and named Hero Kim Kun Ok after a North Korean historical figure, is intended to play a pivotal role as “one of the core underwater offensive assets” of North Korea’s naval forces, Kim Jong Un stated.

North Korea further revealed plans to retrofit its existing submarines with nuclear-armed capabilities and expedite the development of nuclear-powered submarines.

Kim stressed that rapidly advancing their naval forces is imperative, particularly in response to perceived aggressive actions by the United States and South Korea.

While details about the specific missiles carried by the new submarine remain undisclosed, North Korea has previously conducted tests of submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) and cruise missiles.

The development of miniaturised nuclear warheads for these missiles would be a significant milestone for North Korea.

Although North Korea possesses a substantial submarine fleet, only the experimental ballistic missile submarine 8.24 Yongung has been known to launch a missile. The unveiling of this new nuclear-armed submarine adds a concerning dimension to regional security and raises further questions about the state’s nuclear capabilities.

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Streaming wars: can Apple compete with Spotify?

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Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped has dropped prompting listeners to review their top artists, genres, and songs of the year.

Many are taking to social media platforms to share their listening trends with family, friends, coworkers, and even other fans on the internet.

While Apple Music, a rival platform, has its own year-end campaign—it hasn’t quite ignited the same online response.

Seth Schachner, the Managing Director at StratAmericas and a former Sony Music Executive joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #Spotify #music #Apple #AppleMusic #SpotifyWrapped #streaming #featured #IN AMERICA TODAY

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What Australia can learn from NZ’s supermarket inquiry

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Coles and Woolworths, two of Australia’s largest supermarket chains, are about to face a Senate inquiry that aims to scrutinise their market dominance and business practices.

The inquiry’s parallels with a past New Zealand investigation highlight the growing concern over the duopoly’s impact on consumers and smaller businesses.

The Senate inquiry, set to begin next month, comes as a response to mounting public pressure and allegations of anti-competitive behavior in the grocery sector.

New Zealand example

Similar concerns led New Zealand to conduct its own inquiry into the supermarket industry back in 2019, resulting in recommendations for increased regulation and transparency.

The central question here is whether Coles and Woolworths wield too much power in the Australian market, potentially stifling competition and limiting choices for consumers.

With the New Zealand example as a cautionary tale, many are wondering if this inquiry will result in meaningful changes to the Australian grocery landscape.

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Elon Musk: Nikki Haley’s ‘campaign is dead’

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Elon Musk has thrown a verbal jab at former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, declaring her political campaign as “dead” on X.

The unexpected comment from the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has ignited a new wave of discussion within the political sphere, leaving many wondering about the implications for Haley’s political future.

In a tweet that garnered significant attention, Musk criticized Haley’s recent policy stance, writing, “Nikki Haley’s campaign is dead on arrival if she continues to ignore the urgency of climate change.

We need leaders who prioritize the planet’s future.” The tech mogul’s remarks come as Haley, a prominent Republican figure, has been exploring the possibility of running for president in the upcoming election cycle.

Musk’s statement has reignited the debate over climate change within the Republican Party, with many conservatives emphasizing economic interests over environmental concerns.

This raises questions about whether Musk’s endorsement or critique could influence the GOP’s stance on climate issues and potentially impact the 2024 presidential race.

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