North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into sea: Seoul

North Korea test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Sunday, South Korea's military said, the latest in a recent flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state.The Sunday launches add to a series of weapons tests Pyongyang has carried out in recent weeks, including ballistic missiles, anti-warship cruise missiles and cluster munitions.

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The Global Impact Understanding The Consequences Of Middle East Tension On Oil And Everyday Life

The global economy is currently navigating what the International Energy Agency has termed the largest supply disruption in history. In early March 2026, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz fundamentally altered the energy landscape for everyone, from major manufacturers to the average commuter.