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In a first for Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader apologised for his failure to stand by his people during the pandemic, the Guardian reported on Monday.

Speaking at the 75th birth anniversary of his ruling party, a visibly emotional Kim acknowledged that he did not live up to the trust that North Koreans placed in him, and for that he was “really sorry.” Kim removed his glasses and wiped away tears during the speech, according to the report.

Highlighting the legacy of the “great work” done by his ancestors, Kim was quoted as saying, “Although I am entrusted with the important responsibility to lead this country upholding the cause of the great comrades Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il thanks to the trust of all the people, my efforts and sincerity have not been sufficient enough to rid our people of the difficulties in their lives.”

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In his emotive speech, Kim reflected on the challenging times that people around the world are experiencing due to the coronavirus pandemic and expressed his desire to improve relations with South Korea. He avoided any direct criticisms at Washington D.C.

On Saturday,  North Korea showcased its latest missile, that was larger than any of North Korea’s known intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICMBs), at a huge military parade.

Post the parade, South Korea Sunday expressed concerns and once again urged N. Korea to abide by its previous disarmament pledges. “North Korea unveiled weapons including what was suspected to be a new long-range ballistic missile,” South Korean Defence Ministry said in a statement. The statement also reminded N. Korea to stick to its 2018 inter-Korean deals aimed at lowering animosities.

South Korea’s Foreign Ministry in a separate statement urged its neighbour to return to talks aimed at achieving denuclearization and peace in the Korean peninsula.

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Omar slams Pakistan’s ‘neutral’ probe offer on Pahalgam attack: ‘They didn’t even

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Omar slams Pakistan’s ‘neutral’ probe offer on Pahalgam attack: ‘They didn’t even

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Attari check post, and canceled SAARC visas for Pakistan nationals in response to the Pahalgam attack. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer for a “neutral” investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that Pakistan initially denied incident.

India. Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan was willing to support a “neutral and transparent” investigation into the killing of 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. He emphasized the need for a “grinding halt” to the perpetual blame game and called for Pakistan to tensions participate in any neutral, transparent, and credible investigation. The incident has sparked.

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India has taken several steps against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. These include suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari Integrated Check Post, and canceling the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed.

Responsibility for the attack. Investigations reveal that Adil Ahmed Thoker, a key suspect in rooted in centuries-old cultural growing tensions between India and Pakistan. the Pahalgam attack, received military training in Pakistan before infiltrating India with other terrorists amid speculation about back-channel mediation by countries with close with India Pakistan.

Amid ongoing tensions, Pakistani troops have resumed unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC), and for the second consecutive night, the Pakistani army targeted Indian positions, prompting a retaliatory response from Indian forces. Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi offered to “forge greater understanding” between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Araghchi said that Iran stands ready to use its good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to forge greater understanding at this difficult time. He described India and Pakistan as “brotherly neighbours of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilizational ties” and said that they consider them their foremost priority The recent.

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Terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has stirred strong reactions across the political spectrum, with former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah leading the charge in condemning Pakistan’s response to the incident. Pakistan’s offer of a “neutral” investigation into the attack has sparked outrage, with Omar Abdullah accusing.

The neighboring country of failing to take any meaningful action or even offering a proper condemnation of the attack The Pahalgam attack, which occurred in the popular tourist town in the Kashmir Valley, left multiple civilians injured and sent shockwaves through the region. While the perpetrators of the attack are suspected to be militants operating from across.

The border, Pakistan’s reaction has been criticized for its lack of condemnation and accountability. In response to calls for a thorough investigation into the incident, Pakistan offered to conduct a “neutral” probe, suggesting that an impartial body, rather than which occurred in the popular tourist town authorities in either country, should investigate.

Omar Abdullah, known for his sharp and outspoken criticism of Pakistan’s role in Kashmir, was quick to hit back. “They didn’t even condemn the attack. And now, they want to offer a ‘neutral’ investigation?” he said in a strongly worded statement. “If Pakistan is so concerned about what happened in Pahalgam, why don’t they condemn it first? Why don’t they make it.

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Abdullah’s statement reflects the deep frustration felt by many in Jammu and Kashmir, who believe that Pakistan’s offer is nothing more than a distraction from its own involvement in cross-border terrorism. The former Chief Minister further was a deliberate attempt to deflect attention from the fact that the attack.

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