Author: Oman Al Yahyai
Published on: 10/02/2025 | 00:00:00

AI Summary:
Kim Jong-un says he will bolster North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme. In a speech marking the 77th anniversary of the Korean People’s Army, Kim accused Washington of orchestrating a NATO-style military bloc in the region. Amid stalled diplomatic efforts, Kim has prioritised the expansion and modernisation of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities. Kim has deployed thousands of troops to support Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine. However, some believe Kim may reconsider diplomacy with Trump if maintaining close ties with Russia proves unsustainable. In his speech on Saturday, Kim reaffirmed his unwavering support for Russia’s war effort. Luisa González, a mentee of the influential former president Rafael Correa, did much better than pollsters had expected. After 91% of votes had been tallied, Noboa edged Gonzalez by 44.3% to 43.8%, with the other 14 candidates trailing far behind them. The pair were relative political newcomers when they faced each other. ADVERTISEMENT González has told her supporters that she will be more effective than Noboa against crime and will improve the economy. Over the weekend, she promised to change the dark reality of a country where ”no one feels safe”.

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