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North Korea’s meth prices surge as drug trafficking crackdown intensifies

North Korea’s crackdown on drug trafficking has intensified sharply this year. The tightened enforcement has shrunk methamphetamine distribution networks, and it has driven prices for the drug sharply…

  • North Korea intensifies drug trafficking crackdown along China border.
  • Methamphetamine prices surge, exceeding 500 yuan per dose.
  • Demand remains steady despite high prices and fear of arrest.

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As summer heat fades, North Korean people flock to parks in evenings

North Korean people are flocking to parks, squares and riverbanks in the evenings now that this summer’s punishing heat wave has finally broken.

  • North Koreans increasingly visit parks in evenings as summer heat fades.
  • Evening park visits emerge in early September as temperatures lessen.
  • People of all ages enjoy traditional games and relaxation in parks.

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Senate Democrats meet with El-Sayed, rallying around Michigan nominee

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.

  • Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats on Wednesday to rally support.
  • Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand praised El-Sayed's candidacy and predicted victory.
  • Democrats united behind El-Sayed despite ideological differences.

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eThekwini water, sanitation dispute in the spotlight

Disgruntled plumbers allegedly sabotaged water infrastructure at depots in eThekwini

  • eThekwini Municipality faces dispute over water and sanitation contracts.
  • Disgruntled plumbers vandalized infrastructure, disrupting supply.
  • City Manager Musa Mbhele condemns sabotage and pursues legal action.

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US senators seek more information on Trump's Saudi nuclear proposal, letter says

Some Democratic lawmakers and nonproliferation advocates have criticized the nuclear pact for not barring Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or reprocessing nuclear waste.

  • Senators urge declassification of Saudi nuclear agreement details
  • 15 senators, including 2 Republicans, co-led letter to State and Energy secretaries
  • Agreement envisions construction of 30-year AP1000 reactors worth billions

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Norwegian Jews decry proposed criminalization of settlement trade - interiew

Norwegian Jewish leaders warned that a proposed law criminalizing some settlement trade could create “real anxiety” among Jews and carry risks beyond a political signal.

  • Norwegian Jews protest proposed law criminalizing settlement trade.
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide announces consultation deadline.
  • Critics argue proposal could expose Jews to scrutiny and hostility.
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