GeopoliticsAugust 20 at 04:11 AM

Japan says North Korea fired what could be a ballistic missile; South Korea says North Korea's military fired an unidentified projectile towards the east sea; missile has landed outside of Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone

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North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile today, landing outside Japan's EEZ. While regional markets face volatility, analysts remain positive on the defense sector's outlook amid ongoing geopolitical risks.

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US President Trump "told his negotiating team that the chances of an agreement with Iran have become slim", Al Arabiya reports, citing sources

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Iranian Supreme Leader adviser Rezaei says "The best response to Trump's escalation of economic warfare is to withdraw from the NPT [Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty]."

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Japan says North Korea fired what could be a ballistic missile; South Korea says North Korea's military fired an unidentified projectile towards the east sea; missile has landed outside of Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone

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US President Trump "told his negotiating team that the chances of an agreement with Iran have become slim", Al Arabiya reports, citing sources

Iranian Supreme Leader adviser Rezaei says "The best response to Trump's escalation of economic warfare is to withdraw from the NPT [Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty]."

Yemeni sources report that Houthis are preparing to enter a new phase of escalation against Saudi Arabia, Tasnim reports