North Korea test-fires submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions
North Korea says it has test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles into the East Sea, in a move state media described as a Navy training exercise. The launches were reported on Thursday as taking place on Wednesday, and were said to have been carried out without any adverse impact on neighbouring countries. The tests come amid heightened friction with South Korea following a landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone on September 21.According to the report, three South Korean soldiers were injured in the blast in the Seoul-controlled area of the border zone. North Korea said the latest missile... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Swinney says UK lacks confidence against Russian threats
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has said he does not have confidence that the UK is safe from potential Russian threats. He said the UK government, which is responsible for Britain's defences, does not have a sufficient presence in vulnerable areas off Scotland's coast. His comments came ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.Swinney said he was very worried by security concerns raised this week by the head of MI5, who described Russia as "aggressor number one". He said he was concerned about a lack of coastal and offshore protection, and identified waters north of Shetland as an area... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 17:36 LONDON
