north korea after north korea sealed the border in about mid 2020. so the information that we're getting is really controlled by the government. and given what we know about the pandemic, it's, it's introduced a lot of skepticism into how north korea's is fearing with coven 19 ben. and if we look at the timing, it was only 2 months ago. north korea 1st acknowledged an outbreak of covered 192 to 3 years after everyone else. and now it's on top of it. after only a couple months. yes, international health experts are having trouble with these figures. again, if we look at the trajectory of how the pandemic has played out in other countries, how from the 1st case, the development and the peak of a case and, and how it abs. busy following that peak, it's really difficult to believe that north korea is already down to the low numbers that it is suggesting. one of the things that is telling, though, in north korea, is that they are reporting about coven 19 quite a bit on korea's news agencies to the korean people that indicate certainly that coven 19 is sti

north korea after north korea sealed the border in about mid 2020. so the information that we're getting is really controlled by the government. and given what we know about the pandemic, it's, it's introduced a lot of skepticism into how north korea's is fearing with coven 19 been. and if we look at the timing, it was only 2 months ago. north korea 1st acknowledged an outbreak of covered 192 to 3 years after everyone else. and now it's on top of it on after only a couple months. yes, international health experts are having trouble with these figures. again, if we look at the trajectory of how the pandemic has played out in other countries, how from the 1st case, the development and the peak of a case and, and how it abs? following that peak, it's really difficult to believe that north korea is already down to the low numbers that it is suggesting. one of the things that is telling, though, in north korea, is that they are reporting about coven 19 quite a bit on korea's news agencies to the korean people that indicate certainly that coven 19 is still

north korea after north korea sealed the border in about mid 2020. so the information that we're getting is really controlled by the government. and given what we know about the pandemic, it's, it's introduced a lot of skepticism into how north korea's is fearing with coven 19 ben. and if we look at the timing, it was only 2 months ago. north korea 1st acknowledged an outbreak of covered 192 to 3 years after everyone else. and now it's on top of it. after only a couple months. yes, international health experts are having trouble with these figures. again, if we look at the trajectory of how the pandemic has played out in other countries, how from the 1st case, the development and the peak of a case and, and how it abs? following that peak, it's really difficult to believe that north korea is already down to the low numbers that it is suggesting. one of the things that is telling though, in north korea, is that they are reporting about coven 19 quite a bit on korea's news agencies to the korean people. that indicates certainly, that coven 19 is still

in ukraine, it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time, young young could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol thinks there intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea. that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with nuke spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011 after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a ukr

over to south korea now we're an official, as expressed concerns about new threats from north korea, urging china and russia to convince young young not to conduct expects that nuclear tests. now this comes as north korea has increased in nuclear weapon testing activities with a recent report alleging the process was likely quickened by a leak of information from a military plans in ukraine. it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time, young young could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol thinks there intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea. that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was ar

let's turn to korea. the bank of korea decision could calm as soon -- come as soon as today. inflation at a 23 year high. there are signs of the economy holding up. there are signs the labor market is resilient. keeping and ion what we have seen with the korean won, the biggest flag yesterday, very sensitive in the tech space, the selloff in tech stocks. the nasdaq declining, reflected in but we are seeing in the tech heavy index. turning now to the energy markets, let's take a look at how brent crude opens. still lower, building into the 7% drop. that is a big weight on the energy and materials sector. opening weaker, still a little bit flat. we are tracking moves in the treasury, the rbn, 50 basis point move pretty much baked in. shery: we will be watching how the markets react. asset managers believe -- achieve strategist joins us now. this is not necessarily a market where you buy the dip. guest: good morning. we are going through something from a paradigm shift. it's been called the great moderation. kind of a pleasing era of no inflation which allowed policy to support

it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time pyongyang could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol thinks they're intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea. that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was arms to the teeth with new spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a ukrai

north korea. so it does seem to be politically convenient for the north to point the finger of blame at the south. robert bryant, i live in south ross, thanks for that update. now at least 14 people have been killed in landslides, in the north, east indian state of money per or the $30.00 others are missing. rescue workers are searching for people who've been buried. one landslide hit the camp of construction workers on a railway project. the disasters were triggered by 3 weeks of rain. authorities warned that may be more to come as close to bursting its bank. thousands of religious scholars, clerics and tribal elders enough gun stone had begun a 3 day meeting to discuss the future of the country. is the 1st gathering of the 1000000 jug since the taliban seized power almost a year ago, the start was interrupted when 2 gunmen were shot dead by security near by. the all male gathering is expected to address topics, including education for women. so maybe was the 1st of a female governor of an afghan

it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time, young young could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol thinks there intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea. that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with nuke spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a uk

it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time young could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol, things they're intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea. that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with new spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a ukraini

it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time paeonia and could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol, things they're intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with nuke spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a u

it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time young could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol thinks they're intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea. that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with new spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a ukrainia

it looks like north korea is next to nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time young could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol, things they're intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with new spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a ukrainia

it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time young could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol, things they're intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with new spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a ukrainia

looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time pyongyang could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol, things they're intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with nuke spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a ukr

this is a province over on north korea is east coast that borders with south korea along the d. m. z. now, without specifying exactly what these alien things were, north korea is inferring that they were brought by balloon. now defect as groups here in south korea will regularly release balloons into north korea carrying propaganda messages. we know from various postings on social media that there has been some a balloon activity in the past few months. interestingly, some of these balloons actually carrying things like masks and medicines for north korea to tackle this outbreak. so it is a good fit for north korea to blame these defectors. it's thought in reality the most likely way in for the corona virus would have been across the border from china because at the beginning of this year, some of the restrictions on that border were lifted to allow much needed trade back and forth. not least 14 people have been killed in lance lives in the north indian state of money for more than 30 others are still missing. rescue workers are searching for people who been buried. one landslide h

this is a province over on north korea is east coast that borders with south korea along the d. m. z. now, without specifying exactly what these alien things were, north korea is inferring that they were brought by balloon. now defect as groups here in south korea will regularly release balloons into north korea carrying propaganda messages. we know from various postings on social media that there has been some a balloon activity in the past few months. interestingly, some of these balloons actually carrying things like masks and medicines for north korea to tackle this outbreak. so it is a good fit for north korea to blame these defect it. it's thought in reality the most likely way in for the corona virus would have been across the border from china because at the beginning of this year, some of the restrictions on that border were lifted to allow much needed trade back and forth. echoes government has recent deal with indigenous leaders to end the 18 days nationwide strike, a state of emergency has been lifted and the governments agreed to reduce petrol prices. indigenous groups

it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time pyongyang could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol thinks they're intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with nuke spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a ukra

it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time pyongyang could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol, things they're intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea. that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with nuke spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a uk

it looks like north korea's next nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time young could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and sol, things they're intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was arms to the teeth with new spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a ukrainian

north korea's leda threatens nuclear war issuing strong words against his sap and neighbor. that more with bureau. banner g coming up after a short break. i been fizzle and i'll be back next hour with more news here on the delta a by. ah ah . read alert for the blue climate. ah, we're going to have some epic. moreover, water in the world or is becoming a scarce commodity. the global struggle for water thirst starts august 10th on d, w. ah, his goal is establishing an old order. she june, ping, president of the global power china. any criticism of his regime and isn't it in the bud piece? part of a whole system which believes his time has come with china's president. she ging ping starts july 30th on d. w. ah 50 dublin years. asia coming up to depth north korea's latest warning of a nuclear showdown that victory day, sort of versions, either qindzhong or lawns. he won't hesitate to use nuclear weapons against his enemies if the price is made before. but this time it's at the moment of increasing economic hardship, plus economic hardship, a plain c lanka as well, what it's for

this is a province over on north korea's east coast that borders with south korea along the a, d. m. z. now without specifying exactly what these alien things were, north korea is inferring that they were brought by balloon. now defectors, groups here in south korea will regularly release balloons into north korea, carrying propaganda messages we know are from various postings on social media, that there has been some balloon activity in the past few months. interestingly, some of these balloons actually carrying things like masks and medicines for north korea to tackle this outbreak. so it is a good fit for north korea to blame these defectors. it's thought in reality the most likely way in for the corona virus would have been across the border from china because at the beginning of this year, some of the restrictions on that border were lifted to allow much needed trade back and forth this week. the white house announced its plan to fight monkey pox. experts say that the u. s. has dropped the ball on testing while demand for the vaccine exceed supplies. campbell alexander has moved

this is a province over on north korea's east coast that borders with south korea along the a, d. m. z. now without specifying exactly what these alien things were, north korea is inferring that they were brought by balloon. now defectors, groups here in south korea will regularly release balloons into north korea, carrying propaganda messages we know are from various postings on social media that there has been some balloon activity in the past few months. interestingly, some of these balloons actually carrying things like mask some medicines for north korea to tackle this outbreak. so it is a good fit for north korea to blame these defectors. it's thought in reality the most likely way in for the corona virus would have been across the border from china because at the beginning of this year, some of the restrictions on that border were lifted to allow much needed trade back and forth. lot not, not to come here. now does it include yet another way of anger in sedan against military rule? 9 people are killed in the violence and all that remains of an independence hero, gold crowned t

it looks like north korea is next to nuclear missile test is coming up soon. this time, young young could be looking to develop tactical nuclear weapons and saw things there intended to hit us led forces in south korea. north korea's transition and weapons development from long range ballistic missiles to short range ballistic missiles from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical nuclear weapons is obviously targeted toward south korea that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise though. since earlier this year. south korea's then defense minister publicly stated he could launch a preemptive attack against the north. no doubt the situation is a lot more stable than it would be if only one side was armed to the teeth with nuke spot. the way north korea was able to get its hands on long range missile technology could mean bad news if non state actors were to try to get their hands on similar weapons. in the same way. according to the united nations to north korean spies were detained. back in 2011, after they were caught trying to steal nuclear secrets from a ukr

south korea has been the escape again. haidi: this year has been extremely active when it comes to the nuclear ambitions more than any other year in the decade in power. how do you think it plays out domestically, and how does it play into the way the leadership treats human rights? >> if you ask me should they spend money building more missiles, no. have they spent the same amount -- so they could have fed one person for a year? that kind of money is going into developing weapons. let's not forget that we are all responsible for having made that situation. north korea joins the united nations in 1991. and the international community signed up for it. they signed off knowing that it was a dictatorship. so we all have to take responsibility for the situation. shery: you talk about how personal this book is to you. you are south korean writing about a north korean refugee. tell us about a sentiment between the two countries. can there be a reunification after this long? more than half a century of being separated? >> not hav

korea, there was a little threat that north korea would attack. so basically, i could focus solely on china. the issue now is that because i didn't, administration is basically ignoring those create those korean threat has emerged again and because of ukraine, the russia threat has the most again to japan for the 1st time in many decades has a 3 from problem. and there is discussion of doubling the defense budget, but to face the re thread, some experts say that you may need to triple it. what is needed, therefore, for the new government, for the government going forward, is to try to eliminate one of those threats. can maria, thank you so much for joining us. thank you very much. ah. after a month sir, sustained protests. sri lankan overran the presidential palace this weekend. casey president got to buy a ragged pox. are out of his home. at the moment, it is unclear who is running the government and how it will get out of this crisis that has meant a shortage of food and fuel plus crippling debt. if we're now, however, protesters celebrate what

korea, there was a little threat that north korea would attack japan. so basically, i could focus solely on china. the issue now is that because i didn't, administration is basically ignoring those clear threat has the most again and because of the ukraine, the russia threat as the most against the japan for the 1st time in many decades has a 3 from problem. and there is discussion of doubling the defense budget, but to face the re thread, some experts say that you may need to triple it. what is needed, therefore, for the new government, for the government going forward, is to try to eliminate one of those threats. can maria, thank you so much for joining us. thank you very much. ah. after a month sir, sustained protests. sri lankan overran the presidential palace this weekend. casey president got to buy a raj, a pox or out of his home. at the moment, it is unclear who is running the government and how it will get out of this crisis that has meant a shortage of food and fuel plus crippling debt. if we're now, however, protesters celebrate what they hope

and threatened to use nuclear weapons if north korea is attacked, his statement comes amid concerns. that young could be preparing a new nuclear test. ah, i'm nick off really. it's good to have you with us. russian forces have seized ukraine, 2nd biggest power stand, a station, the capture of the which the here scope. our plan is the latest set back for defenders and the eastern don bass region. the area around the capital. keith has also come under a missile attack for the 1st time in weeks, but in the south, ukraine says a counter offensive is gaining ground. with from the ruins of this hotel. rescuers pull a man from the rebel alive. not every one was so lucky when russian rockets hit buck moved on thursday. the city in the doughnuts region has been hit again and again. i indiscriminate russian shelling part of moscow stalled efforts to claim ukraine's east for but in the country south, keith says a counter offensive is moving forward. the city of her son fell to russian forces early on in the war. ukraine is now stepping up efforts to retake it. keith says is knocked out the stra

and south korea. it's thought kim's regime as preparing to conduct the 1st nuclear tests since 2017 observer. see his latest rhetoric as an attempt to shore up morale, as young said, struggles to deal with a covert 19 outbreak of faltering economy and the threats of more international sanctions. ah, at bunions kim il sung square citizens dance to mark the so called victory day. although the korean war in the fifty's ended in a truce for north korea, it was a victory against the u. s. nationwide celebrations already started much earlier in the day, filling the streets with pride through will marching towards the victorious fatherland liberation war museum. while singing songs that the war victors used to sing grew up with in a speech to mock the event north korean leader kim jong, unclaimed. the country is ready for military clashes with the u. s. this came as washington said, peel young could conduct a nuclear test any time. the 1st since 2017 kim said. our armed forces are thoroughly prepared to resp

he is ready to use nuclear weapons against the united states and south korea. it's thawed. kim's regime was preparing to conduct the 1st nuclear tests since 2017 observer. see his lead us rhetoric as an attempt to shore off morale as young young struggles to deal with a coven. 19 outbreak of faltering economy and the threat of more international sanctions. ah, at pune young's kim il sung square citizens dance to mock the so called victory day . although the korean war in the 50s ended in a truce for north korea, it was a victory against the u. s. nationwide celebrations already started much earlier in the day, filling the streets with pride through will marching towards the victorious fatherland liberation war museum. while singing songs that the war victors used to sing grew up with them in a speech to mark the event. north korean leader kim jong, unclaimed. the country is ready for military clashes with the u. s. this came as washington said, peel young could conduct a nuclear test any time. the 1st since 2017 kim said. our armed forces are thoroughly prepare

he's ready to use nuclear weapons against rivals, the united states and south korea. the warning came as a north koreans marked the 69th anniversary of the armistice that ended hostilities in the korean war these days known as victory day in north korea. games, warnings come amid fears. his country is preparing to conduct a 7th nuclear test. and let's see his latest rhetoric as an attempt to show up morale in a country dealing with a covert outbreak of faltering economy and the threat of the new sanctions. but the celebrations on wednesday provided no hint of any such troubles ah, at bunions cumulus on square citizens dance to mark the so called victory day. although the korean war in the 50s ended in a truce for north korea, it was a victory against the us. nationwide celebrations already started much earlier in the day, filling the streets with pride through were marching towards the victorious fatherland liberation. warn you, liam. while singing songs that the war victor used to sing going on with them in a speech to mark the event. north korean leader kim jong, un

north korea's latest warning of a nuclear showdown. at victory day celebrations, leader kim jong osborne's. he won't hesitate to use nuclear weapons against his enemies if the threat is made before. but this time, it's at the moment of increasing economic hardship, plus economic hardship and plain sri lanka as well where it's forcing its best and brightest to consider leaving the country in search of a better life. we report from the capital colombo ah, i'm british manager, welcome to did up the news asia glad you could join us. north korean leader kim jong own has born. he's ready to use nuclear weapons against rivals, the united states and south korea. the warning came as a north koreans marked the 69th anniversary of the armistice that ended hostilities in the korean war these days known as victory day in north korea. kim's warnings come amid fears his countries preparing to conduct a 7th nuclear test. and let's see his latest rhetoric as an attempt to shore up morale in a country dealing with the cova outbreak of faltering economy

korea, there was a little threat that north korea would attack japan. so basically, i could focus solely on china. the issue now is that because i didn't, administration is basically ignoring those clear threat has emerged again and because of ukraine, the russia threat has emerged again to japan for the 1st time in many decades has a 3 from problem. and there is discussion of doubling the defense budget, but to face 3 threats, some experts say the japan may need to triple it. what is needed, therefore, for the new government, for the government going forward, is to try to eliminate one of those things. can maria, thank you so much for joining us. thank you very much. ah. after a month sir, sustained protests. sri lankan overran the presidential palace this weekend. casey president got to buy a roger pox or out of his home. at the moment. it is unclear who is running the government and how it will get out of this crisis that has meant a shortage of food and fuel plus crippling debt. if we're now, however protest her celebrate what they hope will be the

north korea's latest warning of a nuclear showdown. that victory day celebrations leader kim jong barnes. he won't hesitate to use nuclear weapons against his enemies. it's a threat he's made before, but this time it's at the moment of increasing economic hardship, plus economic hardship and plain sri lanka as well where it's forcing its best and brightest to consider leaving the country in search of a better life. we report from the capital colombo ah, i'm british manager, welcome to did up the news asia glad you could join us. north korean leader kim jong own has born. he's ready to use nuclear weapons against rivals, the united states and south korea. the warning came as a north koreans marked the 69th anniversary of the armistice that ended hostilities in the korean war these days known as victory day in north korea. kim's warnings come amid fears. his country's preparing to conduct a 7th nuclear test. and let's see his latest rhetoric as an attempt to shore up morale in a country dealing with the cova outbreak of faltering economy

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north korea suggested that its coven 19 outbreak originated from south korea and accusation. so has denied both korean officials say the 1st cases can be traced to foreign objects on the hill side. in con gang county, near the south korean border, rob mcbride reports from so north korea has implied the most likely way the objects could have arrived was by balloon defectors in south korea, sometimes release balloons carrying propaganda messages that always anger the north korean leadership conference and general cock, im, jupiter saw an emergency instruction has been issued to vigilantly deal with alien things coming by wind and to trace their source including balloons. in areas along the demarcation line, south korea has dismissed the possibility that balloons could be the source routine community. and it is the common view of experts that the spread of them fiction through the virus being carried on the surface of an object is virtually impossible and get damaged. the more likely cause of the outbreak is thought to be from china with restrictions on the border finally being

the ba five sub variance is spreading rapidly in south korea in and china. the countries have been stepping up measures to contain the infection. people in south korea have been going out more as restrictions have been eased and that is seen as pushing up cases. cases nearly doubled from a week ago. increased mobility under eased social distancing, cases from abroad due to be rising. in china officials in beijing said three people who tested positive for the coronavirus were confirmed infected with ba five. only the vaccinated will be allowed to enter crowded venues such as museums, movie theaters and gems from next monday. authorities have confirmed about 30 new cases of the virus so far this month including the ba fives sub variance. entertainment venues in the city have been closed and dining restaurants is suspended for a week from wednesday. preschools as well as elementary and middle schools are starting their summer breaks early. south korea is getting ready to improve its ability to counter nuclear and missile threats from the north. it's planning to

and particularly looking at china and south korea here. oh, okay. oh, so i think it would be fair to say that our bay was probably a lot more popular outside of the immediate region of japan than he was with the immediate neighbors, like south korea or china. in the case of south korea, i think the, there was a lot of tensions in relationship ave was very dedicated to the idea of sort of playing down and revising japan's pre world war 2 history of, of the conquest of asia. and this did not go down very well with koreans who spent 50 years as a clonal possession of japan. i with the case of china, is that also was an aggravating factor. but also the fact that jip ave was very dedicated to tour of a re militarize ing and building up japan security policy that was sort of one of those very constant themes. and so obviously from the point of view of beijing, this was not welcome that japan was sort of rising as a possible military challenge to, to china. so growth in the region. let's go into defense a little bit more. how would you characterize a bit m

in the hope of a korea. it is by no means easy to achieve, but people are more than willing to step up to the challenge. oh, it takes a lot of passion, commitment, and blog to make it in tape hall. but i am new anderson was determined to go through the rigorous dance and singing training that successfully chance out countless korean pop stars. she 1st discovered k pop in the u. k. before moving to south korea, to be honest, when i 1st started listening capable whatever, i, no one knew what it was, i was the only person. however these days i can just mention k pop. everyone's got like at least 3 groups and like talk to you, they tend to go as keep up, grows into a world wide phenomenon. i and who has become one of the many global talents flocking to sol chasing a place in the industry. a getting a trainee offer is not easy but making it as an idle is far tougher. the hard work paid off a korean american singer alexa the 25 year wrote recently one nbcc american song contest. ah, she's, there's her training and

the valley was organized by south korea's biggest trade union. south america is feeling the economic pressure to it. argentina tension is rising, as food prices saw on fuel stalks from low. that been weeks of protests by truck drivers who are demanding higher pay rates to help offset the costs. there is a bo reports from point us honest. ah, it's become an all too common seen protestors gathering outside food, producing factories to demonstrate against constantly rising prices. in argentina, a monthly average inflation rate of around 5 percent is making it difficult for people in the country to get by. and the sema, if they what, if they medically the situation is very bad every day, the prices go up, poor people do not have the right to wait, mate, and we have no rights. and we want us to change. the government needs to control the prices seriously. argentina has been battling high inflation for years, but in the past months the prices of food have soared. it making it difficult for many of the families that have come here to make and meet the g

in the hope of a korea. it is by no means easy to achieve, but people are more than willing to step up to the challenge. oh, it takes a lot of passion, commitment, and blog to make it in k pop. but i am new anderson was determined to go through the rigorous, dense, and singing training that successfully chance out countless korean pop stars. she 1st discovered k pop in the u. k. before moving to south korea, to be honest, when i 1st started listening capable whatever, i, no one knew what it was, i was the only person. however, these days i can just mention k pop. everyone's got like at least 3 groups and like talk to you, they tend to go as keep up, grows into a world wide phenomenon. i and who has become one of the many global talents flocking to sol chasing a place in the industry. a getting a trainee offer is not easy but making it as an idle is far tougher. the hard work paid off for korean, american singer alexa the 25 year wrote recently one nbcc american song contest. ah, she's, there's her training a

and particularly looking at china and south korea here. oh, okay. oh, so i think it would be fair to say that our bay was probably a lot more popular outside of the immediate region of japan than he was with the immediate neighbors, like south korea or china. in the case of south korea, i think the, there was a lot of tensions in relationship ave was very dedicated to the idea of sort of playing down and revising japan's pre world war 2 history of, of the conquest of asia. and this did not go down very well with koreans who spent 50 years as a clone equal possession of japan. i was the case of china is that also was an aggravating factor. but also the fact that chip ave was very dedicated to tour of a re militarize ing and building up japan security policy that was sort of one of his very constant themes. and so obviously from the point of view of beijing, this was not welcome that japan was sort of rising as a possible military challenge to, to china. so growth in the region. let's go into defense a little bit more. how would you characterize more

exports are recovery in korea at the moment. at least for this year, i am not expecting a recession. >> public cases in china continue to climb. authorities say the situation remains severe. it is the highest since may. macau is extending a citywide shutdown until july 22. almost all businesses have been shut since july 11. global news 24 hours a day, on air and on bloomberg quicktake, powered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts in more than 120 countries. i am vonnie quinn. this is bloomberg. shery: still ahead, one of the world's leading giants is pushing to go green. we will hear more from l'oreal japan. haidi: next, the risks and opportunities from the soaring u.s. dollar. this is bloomberg. ♪ haidi: there are several key rate decisions do this week, taking a look at some highlights. markets will find out if central banks can resist the global push for aggressive monetary tightening. most economists see the ecb limiting the hike to a mere quarter-point. that decision comes hours after the bank of japan and indonesia

korea, there was a little threat that north korea would attack japan. so basically, i could focus solely on china. the issue now is that because i didn't, administration is basically ignoring those clear threat has immersed again and because of ukraine, the russia threat has the most again, since japan for the 1st time in many decades has a 3 from problem. and there is discussion of doubling the defense budget, but to face 3 threats. some experts say that japan may need to triple it. what is needed, therefore, for the new government, for the government going forward, is to try to eliminate one of those friends. can maria? thank you so much for joining us. thank you very much. ah. after a month sir, sustained protests. sri lankan overran the presidential palace this weekend. casey president got to buy a roger pox out of his home. at the moment, it is unclear who is running the government and how it will get out of this crisis that has meant a shortage of food and fuel plus crippling debt. if we're now, however protest her celebrate what they hope will be

and a higher minimum wage demonstration was organized by south korea. the biggest trade union, robert bride has more from salt. it's the largest demonstration states by this trade union organisation since before the pandemic helping to swell the numbers has been a change in south korea government to a conservative administration seen as pro business and not as friendly to workers. there is the possibility of increasing the number of hours in the working week, but what trade unionists are faring the most is spiraling inflation. they say that wages can't keep pace with. i don't own our biggest problem is inflation. i know it's a global issue and it's caused by war, but why should the consequences of it be passed all the way down to us working on the home? i don't think extending the working hours doesn't make sense. even the current 42 hours that i work, there isn't enough time for my kids and my family lives. rising fuel costs lead to a national strike by truck drivers last month that caused supply chain disruption affecting production in south korean fa

in the hope of a korea. it is by no means easy to achieve, but people are more than willing to step up to the challenge. oh, it takes a lot of passion, commitment, and blog to make it into a pop. but i am new anderson was determined to go through the rigorous, dense and singing training that successfully chance out countless korean pop stars . ah, she 1st discovered k pop in the u. k. before moving to south korea. to be honest, when i 1st started listening caper, whatever i no one knew what it was, i was the only person. however, these days i can just mention k pop and everyone's got like at least 3 groups and like talk to, they tend to go as keep up, grows into a world wide phenomenon. i and who has become one of the many global talents flocking to sol chasing a place in the industry. a getting a trainee offer is not easy, but making it as an idle is farts hover. the hardware paid off for korean, american singer alexa. the 25 year old recently one nbc american song contest. ah, she says her training and so

north korea has suggested, is coven 19 outbreak originated from south korea and accusation. sol has denied north korean officials say the 1st cases can be traced to foreign objects on a hill side and come gang county, which is near the south korean border. robert fried reports north korea has implied the most likely way the objects could have arrived was by balloon defectors in south korea, sometimes release balloons carrying propaganda. messages that always anger the north korean leadership conference and general cock im, joked little an emergency instruction has been issued to vigilantly deal with alien things coming by wind and to trace their source including balloons. in areas along the demarcation line, south korea has dismissed the possibility that balloons could be the source will tape community. and it is the common view of experts that the spread of them fiction through the virus being carried on. the surface of an object is virtually impossible and you can mean the more likely cause of the outbreak is thought to be from china with restrictions on the border finally being eased ea