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  January 30, 2024 (Tuesday) Asia Pacific 1.        North Korea’s Kim ‘Guided’ Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile Test . North Korean state media say the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, oversaw the launch of two submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCM), the second test of the weapon within days. 2.        Russian Warship Conducts Anti-Submarine Drill in South China Sea . Russia’s Pacific Fleet Frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov has conducted an anti-submarine exercise in the South China Sea, Russian news agency reported, citing the fleet’s press service. Russia/Europe/West 3.        Armenia PM Proposes Non - Aggression Pact to Azerbaijan . Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that he has proposed the signing of a non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan, pending a comprehensive peace treaty between the arch-foe Caucasus neighbors. 4.        Russia Claims ...

DAWN EDITORIALS January 29, 2024 (Monday) Day’s Vocabulary Depredation .         an act of attacking or plundering Discern .       perceive or recognize (something) Evangelical .           of or according to the teaching of the gospel or the Christian religion Perquisite . another term for perk Paranoia .    Paranoia is an instinct or thought process that is believed to be heavily influenced by anxiety, suspicion, or fear, often to the point of delusion and irrationality Scion .            a descendant of a notable family Plummeting .         fall or drop straight down at high speed Unbridled . uncontrolled; unconstrained Rickety .        (of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse...