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world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"US and South Korea Respond to North Korean Threats with Joint Military Drills"

South Korea evacuated residents from two islands near the disputed maritime border after North Korea fired over 200 artillery rounds into the sea. The South Korean military also conducted firing at sea, which may have been a drill or in response to an unspecified "situation." No damage was reported, but the actions have escalated tensions on the Korean peninsula. This incident recalls a serious attack in 2010 when North Korean artillery killed four people on Yeonpyeong island.

via Reuters|

#artillery-firing #evacuation #maritime-border

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal Encounter: Moroccan Tourists Killed in Algerian Waters

Two French-Moroccan men were shot and killed by Algerian forces after accidentally crossing Morocco's maritime border with Algeria on jet skis. The incident occurred when the group lost their bearings while exploring the sea. One of the men managed to swim to safety, while another was wounded and detained by Algerian forces. The French government confirmed the death of one of its citizens and stated that another citizen was involved in the incident. The border between Algeria and Morocco has been closed since 1994, and the two countries have no diplomatic relations.

via Al Jazeera English|

#algeria #fatal-shooting #international-relations

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

Lebanon's Block 9: Ready for Oil and Gas Drilling Following Israel Maritime Agreement

Lebanon's Block 9 is set for oil and gas drilling as a drilling rig arrived on Wednesday, marking the start of exploration by a consortium led by France's TotalEnergies. This follows a US-brokered agreement that established a maritime border between Lebanon and Israel, allowing for drilling beyond the border. Lebanon hopes that gas and oil discoveries will help alleviate its severe economic crisis, which has led to a significant devaluation of its currency and rolling blackouts across the country.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#economic-crisis #energy #gas-exploration

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Assert Ownership of Contested Gas Field"

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have reaffirmed their exclusive ownership and sovereign rights over a disputed gas field with Iran, known as Arash/Durra. They called on Iran to demarcate its maritime border to validate its claim to 40% of the field. Iran, however, insists on its rights to exploit the offshore gas field and has rejected any compromise. The tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the gas field dispute come at a time when the two countries have been taking steps towards improving relations.

via OilPrice.com|

#gas-field-dispute #international-relations #iran

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean patrol boat for sea intrusion.

South Korea fired warning shots at a North Korean vessel that crossed the maritime border, raising tensions over the North's missile tests. The North's incursion came as tension flared over the North's stepped up military activities in recent weeks, including Friday's test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile. Pyongyang threatened military action as South Korea and U.S. forces have been carrying out their annual springtime exercises since March, calling them a rehearsal for nuclear war.

via NBC News|

#international-relations #maritime-border #military-tensions

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

South Korea Fires Warning Shots at North Korean Boat Crossing Sea Border

South Korea fired warning shots after a North Korean patrol vessel temporarily crossed the sea boundary while chasing a Chinese fishing boat. The incident came amid recent tension over the North’s missile tests. The North’s incursion came as tension flared over the North’s stepped-up military activities in recent weeks, including Friday’s test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile which experts say would facilitate missile launches with little warning. Pyongyang has threatened military action as South Korea and U.S. forces carry out their annual springtime exercises since March, calling them a rehearsal for nuclear war.

via New York Post |

#maritime-border #north-korea #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

South Korea Fires Warning Shots at North Korean Boat Incursion

South Korea fired warning shots and broadcast warnings to expel a North Korean vessel that crossed the two countries’ disputed maritime border. The reported North Korean incursion came as tension flared over Pyongyang’s stepped-up military activities in recent weeks, including Friday’s test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile. Pyongyang has threatened military action as South Korea and the United States have carried out their annual springtime exercises since March, calling them a rehearsal for nuclear war.

via Al Jazeera English|

#maritime-border #north-korea #politics