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Rest of World News: As the conflict in Ukraine approaches its third anniversary and the situation in Gaza exacerbates tensions in the Middle East, attention is turning to North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent actions are sparking debate over his military ambitions.
Japan launches new H3 carrier rocket. First attempt to launch failed last year. H3 is intended to be a replacement for the ageing H2A rocket. It will be used to send cargo to the International Space Station in the 2030s. It is the first time Japan has launched a new carrier rocket in 30 years. The new rocket is expected to be ready for use by 2018. It has a range of more than 1,000 miles (1,600km) and can carry a payload of up to 2,000 kg.
Cuba, which has long maintained fraternal solidarity with North Korea, has official forged diplomatic ties with South Korea
Kim Yo-jong even floated the idea of the Japanese prime minister visiting Pyongyang
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Cuba, which has long maintained fraternal solidarity with North Korea, has official forged diplomatic ties with South Korea