People

  • The "DPRK Law on the Supply of Cement for City and County Construction" was adopted at the 19th Plenary Meeting of the 14th Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in January 2022 and the "DPRK Law on Socialist Rural Development" at the Seventh Session of the 14th SPA of the DPRK in September 2022.

  • The Islamic resistance movement Hamas has welcomed recognition of the Palestinian state by the UK, Australia and Canada, describing it as an important step in affirming the right of the Palestinian people to their land.

  • The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada have formally recognised the state of Palestine.

  • Yemen’s missile unit hit sensitive targets in occupied Jaffa with hypersonic ballistic missiles, causing mass panic and sending millions of Israelis to shelters, the Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson said.

  • Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged President Masoud Pezeshkian and his government officials to focus their efforts on resolving the people's economic problems such as their livelihood.

  • There were 890 people arrested at a demonstration against the ban on the group Palestine Action in London on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police say.

  • Thousands marched through Paris on Saturday, demanding the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron and calling for France to leave the EU.

  • Officials report that the death toll from last night’s deadly earthquake in Afghanistan has exceeded 800 and is expected to rise further as rescue efforts continue.

  • At least 31 people were killed and 23 injured after a massive landslide struck the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra track near Ardhkumari in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, amid heavy rains on Wednesday.

  • Camping facilities for schoolchildren are readily available throughout the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. These campsites offer free and enjoyable camping experiences. Schoolchildren from all over the world also visit the camp.