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N. Korea nuclear test would meet 'unprecedented' response: US, Japan, S. Korea
N. Korea nuclear test would meet 'unprecedented' response: US, Japan, S. Korea
World
by  AFP

The United States, Japan and South Korea warned Wednesday that a North Korean nuclear test would warrant an "unprecedentedly strong response", vowing unity after a blitz of missile launches from the hermit state. "The three countries agreed on the need for an unprecedentedly strong response if North Korea proceeds with its seventh nuclear test," he told reporters.

Hong Kong arrests two in $446 million money-laundering case
Hong Kong arrests two in $446 million money-laundering case
World
by  AFP

Hong Kong authorities have arrested two men for laundering funds worth HK$3.5 billion ($446 million) by reselling precious metals, one of the city's largest money-laundering cases, officials said Wednesday. It was a record for money-laundering cases busted by Hong Kong Customs, Li said, although the police have cracked larger cases.

Australia admits cyber defences 'inadequate' as medical hack hits millions
Australia admits cyber defences 'inadequate' as medical hack hits millions
World
by  AFP

Hackers accessed millions of medical records at one of Australia's largest private health insurers, the company said Wednesday, prompting the government to admit the nation's cyber safeguards were "inadequate". Medibank on Wednesday also confirmed it was not insured against cyber attacks, estimating the hack could cost the company as much as Au$35 million (US$22 million).

Israel's cost of living crisis becomes election issue
Israel's cost of living crisis becomes election issue
World
by  AFP

With her tattooed arms bare and her head uncovered, Talia looks somewhat out of place shopping at a Jerusalem discount supermarket that caters to modestly dressed ultra-Orthodox Jews. - 'Hardly coping' - Israel, with its turbulent politics, heads back to the polls next Tuesday, for the fifth general election in less than four years.