UN seeks emergency funds for Afghans in hunger threat
In Geneva the United Nations and donors pledged 606 million dollars for Afghanistan to avert famine for about 11 million people as Taliban rule tests aid access and human rights. Germany plans 500 million euros, Denmark 38 million and Norway 11.5 million, while the U S adds 64 million more.
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Explainer 4 to circle Earth on first SpaceX private flight
Four SpaceX travelers will launch from Cape Canaveral in a fully automated Dragon capsule on a three day trip to 357 miles above Earth. Jared Isaacman funds and leads the mission with two sweepstakes winners and a St. Jude donor, aiming to make space travel more accessible.
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North Korea touts cruise missile tests as threat to Japan and Korea
North Korea announced it test fired a new long range cruise missile weekend, claiming a 930 mile flight in pattern eight orbits over land and sea. The regime labels it a strategic weapon with potential to strike Japan and South Korea, while U.S. and allied agencies seek confirmation amid ongoing disarmament talks.
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Trump loyalists push Jan. 6 prisoners narrative amid D C rally
U S politics scene grows divisive as Trump allies call riot defendants political prisoners. Security around the Capitol tightens with fencing and reinforcements. Authorities note more than 600 riot charges, 5 deaths, and ongoing pleas.
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