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Seoul Responds To North Korean Warplanes Near Its Border

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The apparent bombing drill by Pyongyang prompted South Korea to deploy dozens of military aircraft, its defense ministry said

Seoul scrambled 30 fighter jets in response to North Korea flying 12 warplanes near the border that separates the two countries on Thursday, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

According to a statement quoted by Yonhap news agency, eight North Korean fighters and four bombers were spotted at around 2pm and “conducted air-to-surface firing drills for about an hour.”

South Korea immediately sent 30 fighter jets and other planes, the Joint Chiefs of Staff revealed. There was no clash, it added, as North Korea, aircraft did not cross the “tactical action line.”

The military emphasized that the incident can be described as highly unusual due to the scale of the DPRK’s drills.

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“South Korean armed forces in close cooperation with the US are closely monitoring the North Korean military-related movements and maintaining a readiness posture for further provocations,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated.

The news came hours after North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles in an eastern direction. Pyongyang said that the test was a “just counteraction” after several rounds of joint military drills between the United States and South Korea. Such exercises have long been considered by the DPRK as rehearsals for an invasion.

The blitz from the north came the day after the South Korean military confirmed the redeployment near the country’s coast of the US aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Ronald Reagan. Seoul’s military said this was a response to North Korea’s “successive provocations and threats.”

Pyongyang has conducted a record number of missile launches this year, staging six in the last 14 days.

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Nestle Faces Backlash for Sugar Content in their Baby Food Across Developing Nations

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Nestle is under fire for allegedly adding sugar to its baby food products in developing countries, including India, but not in Europe or the UK. A recent study found Nestle’s cerelac products in India contain nearly three grams of added sugar per serving. The disclosure has sparked concern among parents and health advocates over the potential

The impact on infant health and nutrition, raising questions about food safety standards and the trustworthiness of global food brands. Nestle India insists its products comply with international and local standards, highlighting efforts to reduce added sugars in its infant cereals during the past five years.

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Ecuador’s Constitutional Court Mandates Removal of Residual Explosives from Oil Exploration in the Amazon

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In Ecuador, indigenous communities face significant risks due to unremoved explosive devices left by oil companies in the Amazon. The presence of these explosives a remnant of past oil exploration activities has instilled fear among the locals, disrupting their traditional ways of life, including hunting, fishing, and performing ceremonies in the affected areas.  Despite a national referendum voting against oil exploration in Yasuní National Park, operations continue.

The issue highlights a broader conflict between economic interests in the oil industry and indigenous rights, with critics arguing the government prioritizes oil revenue over environmental preservation and the well-being of its people. recently, a constitutional court demanded the government take action on removing the explosives and consult with indigenous communities on oil projects, emphasizing the state’s repeated failures to meet its obligations.

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Ecuador Faces Unprecedented Electricity Rationing Amid Severe El Niño-Induced Drought

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Also in Ecuador, a severe drought attributed to the El niño weather phenomenon has forced the government to initiate electricity rationing in major cities, severely affecting daily life and local businesses. The diminished rainfall has depleted reservoirs, drastically reducing output from hydroelectric plants that provide approximately three-quarters of the country’s power.

Residents are urged to reduce power consumption, facing scheduled power outages lasting three hours. The situation has unintentionally benefited some businesses, like candle shops, which have seen increased sales during blackouts. The government promises to subsidize April’s electricity bills, appealing for a collective effort to mitigate the crisis’s impact on everyday life. Neighboring Colombia has also experienced water rationing as reservoir levels plummet, impacting local water supplies.

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