🚀 North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile
South Korea’s military said North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile that flew about 700 kilometers toward its eastern waters. The test keeps tensions high for Japan and South Korea, and it underscores how quickly regional security risks can flare.
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💸 Crypto slide wipes out most of 2025 gains
Cryptocurrencies fell sharply this week, erasing nearly all of the market’s gains for 2025 as investors pulled back from risk assets. The slide hits crypto holders and related funds, and it can spill over into tech stocks and consumer sentiment if losses keep widening.
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🕌 Jakarta mosque blast injures at least 54
An explosion during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a Jakarta high school injured at least 54 people, mostly students, police said. Authorities are investigating the cause and urged the public to avoid speculation, and the incident highlights security risks around large gatherings.
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⛏️ China moves to ease rare earth export rules
China is designing a new rare earth export licensing regime that could speed up shipments but falls short of the full rollback Washington sought, according to industry sources. The shift matters for automakers and defense contractors because China dominates processing of the metals used in motors, electronics and missiles.
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🛡️ Suspicious package sickens several at Joint Base Andrews
Several people fell ill at the Maryland base after a package with white powder was opened, prompting evacuations and a hazmat response. Initial field tests did not detect a hazardous substance, but the investigation continues and officials say there is no immediate broader threat.
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