12:40 International News in DPRK Media (May 29, 2026) | |
May 29, Pyongyang (RSTV)
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The international news carried on Page 6 of Rodong Sinmun dated May 29, 2026, reports on the denunciation and rejection of Japan's remilitarization manoeuvres, the appeal for peace and unity on the continent, Israel's air strike atrocities against Lebanon, the outbreak of Hantavirus infection in Spain, news of various countries for social progress and development, the early heatwave in European countries, wildfire damage in the US, the reality of the “civilization” the West talks about, the problem of homeless residents in the US, and general knowledge about some signs of brain tumours. The full text follows: Japan's Remilitarization Manoeuvres Denounced and Rejected The spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at a press conference on the 26th, strongly denounced and rejected Japan's remilitarization manoeuvres. Regarding the fact that the Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan prattled that there is no change in his country's “exclusively defensive defence” policy and that China's assertion about Japan's “new militarism” is unfounded, the spokesperson exposed that in recent years, the Japanese authorities have continuously increased armaments, eased restrictions on the export of lethal weapons, frequently participated in military exercises, and pushed forward the deployment of long-range missiles. He also revealed that they have cultivated “counterattack capability” that can strike proactively, stockpiled large quantities of nuclear materials, pushed for the revision of the “Peace Constitution”, and incited the need to become a “country capable of waging war”, while constantly breaking down the restrictions of international and domestic laws. He stressed that this is not an act of adhering to the unchanging “exclusively defensive defence” policy, and that if words and deeds differ, the international community's concern about Japan's remilitarization cannot be dispelled. (Korean Central News Agency) Peace and Unity of the Continent Called For The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, in a speech at an event held on the 25th to mark Africa Day, called for peace and unity on the continent. Recollecting the suffering of the Africans during the past colonial rule, he said that the Africans fought against the abuse of the colonial powers and regained freedom and dignity, and have strengthened solidarity and unity through a continent-wide movement. He stressed that African countries should strive to build a peaceful and prosperous continent with united strength. (Korean Central News Agency) Israel's Continued Air Strike Atrocities against Lebanon Israeli warmongers committed an air strike on a village in eastern Lebanon on the 25th. According to the Lebanese state mass media, 12 people lost their lives in the air strike. This air strike reportedly took place after the Israeli Prime Minister instructed to deal a more intense blow to Hezbollah, a patriotic force organization, throughout Lebanon. (Korean Central News Agency) Hantavirus Infection Outbreak in Spain A Hantavirus infection case has occurred in Madrid, Spain. Recently, after a death caused by Hantavirus appeared on a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean, 14 Spanish passengers who were on the ship had been quarantined in a Madrid hospital. The health authorities of this country announced on the 25th that as a result of tests on them, 2 have tested positive so far. (Korean Central News Agency) For Social Progress and Development - In Vietnam, fruit and vegetable exports from the beginning of this year to May increased by 16% compared to the same period last year. This result is reportedly attributed to the efforts to expand foreign trade relations. With the harvest season for major fruits and vegetables approaching, exports are expected to continue to increase over the next few months. - In Laos, efforts have recently been directed to the work of restoring devastated forests. The government has set a goal of planting trees on an area of 50 000 hectares nationwide this year, and reportedly plans to produce over 25 million saplings and send them to various parts of the country. This country aims to increase its forest cover rate to 70% by 2050. - In Singapore, the manufacturing sector's output in April grew by 17.6% compared to the same month last year. The Economic Development Board of this country announced on the 26th that the production of electronic products, precision machinery and transport equipment increased significantly. - South Africa is directing efforts to the development of tourism. This country is actively taking measures to promote the convenience of tourists, such as ensuring the speed of visa issuance by using information and communication technology, and opening several new air routes. According to the relevant agency on the 26th, the number of tourists who visited South Africa in the first quarter of this year alone increased by 12.6% compared to the same quarter last year. (Korean Central News Agency) Early Heatwave in European Countries On the 25th, the temperature soared to the highest monthly record at over 350 places across France, including the Landes department where it rose to 37.1℃. On that day, the highest May temperatures since weather observation began were also recorded in London, UK, and Lienz, Austria. Besides, the first heatwave alert of the year was issued in Italy. (Korean Central News Agency) Wildfire Damage in the US
The Reality of the “Civilization” the West Talks About The Western capitalist society is precisely the place where the broad working masses are groaning in constant insecurity and suffering and are forced to lead a subhuman life. First, let us look into the reality of the United States, which is said to be the “model” of capitalism. According to a foreign media report, the term “death line” has recently become a popular search term in the United States. This term figuratively expresses the worst line at which one must completely give up survival because the meagre savings made earlier have run out due to a sudden illness or rent, and it reflects the miserable reality of the current life of the Americans as it is. Experts assert that the very existence of the “death line” exposes the serious flaws inherent in the survival activities of Americans, and that its root cause lies in the operating ethics of the American-style capitalist system and the “elimination of the weak” advocated by social Darwinism, whereby the right to survival and development of the underprivileged is being cruelly trampled upon. At the beginning of this year, in the centre of Los Angeles, California, USA, countless wanderers who had suffered a fatal blow to their lives due to an “unexpected event” and were sleeping rough on the streets, stood in long queues in rags to receive relief food. The American media reported that among them were many who once had regular jobs such as salespersons and company employees, and even quite a few were from the middle class. They simply lost their jobs suddenly or crossed the “death line” after suffering a sudden illness, and ended up on the street, no longer having the strength to improve their situation. Americans live under constant pressure in their lives. The pressure of paying taxes is one of them. Americans have to pay taxes under various pretexts, including federal, state, local and consumption taxes, and there are hundreds of types alone. The burden imposed by this is growing day by day like a rolling snowball. People borrow money to sustain their lives, and because of that, they are gasping for breath under even greater debt. In the end, they fall into vagrancy. Not long ago, the RAND Corporation in the United States conducted a survey of several areas in Los Angeles, and many people are sleeping rough in alleys, on sidewalks, or in abandoned cars. The number has increased significantly compared to last year. The majority of them suffer from mental illness and other chronic diseases, and there are also many alcohol and drug addicts. The reality of the European countries, which pretend to be “advanced countries” and like to find fault with the actual situation of other countries, is no different. In these countries, countless people are struggling to fend for themselves. Currently, one in five adults in the EU member states is living in poverty. More than half of the Europeans consider the inability to make a living due to lack of money as their greatest worry. They cannot even dream of getting a proper house. The number of homeless people wandering the streets is no less than in the United States. In reality, housing prices in the EU member states have risen by more than 60% since 2013. Due to the high housing prices, people are forced to leave their hometowns. The far-right forces are using this as a space to gain supporters. They are misleading public opinion and causing disturbances as if the housing shortage is due to refugees and immigrants. The situation of children, women and the disabled is even more deplorable. The majority of the workers who are barely making a living with temporary jobs without a proper job are women, and even they are subjected to sexual abuse daily at their workplaces. They are afraid of losing their jobs and cannot even go anywhere to complain. In Europe, one in four children is trapped in poverty. Child abuse is becoming widespread, and erotic crimes targeting them are continuously increasing. The situation of the disabled is even more wretched. The number of disabled people in the European Union is 90 million, and more than one-third of them are suffering from extreme poverty. While human trafficking is rampant, modern-day slaves are subjected to harsh exploitation. The British BBC reported that the exploitation of modern-day slaves in this country has increased to an all-time high, and it is estimated that last year alone, more than 23 000 people fell victim to human trafficking, forced labour and sexual crimes. It is reported that since criminal organizations use the internet and even artificial intelligence technology to buy and exploit slaves, it is becoming even more difficult to detect them. This is the reality of Western capitalism that advertises “developed civilization”. Staff Reporter Ri Hak Nam Americans Who Have Become Homeless and Ended Up on the Street
General Knowledge Some Signs of Brain Tumours (2) - Visual Impairment Changes in vision are also one of the early symptoms of a brain tumour. Although changes in vision sometimes occur due to fatigue, migraine or other causes, if they appear suddenly or are accompanied by other symptoms such as headache, dizziness or speech disorders, one should see a doctor. - Writing Impairment Some patients often say, “A writing impairment has appeared. I had to write at a meeting, but it was difficult to write.” This is a symptom that appears due to a decline in the cooperative motor ability of the hand and eye, and sometimes simple fatigue or distraction is the cause. However, it can also appear when a tumour affects the motor area of the brain. - Personality Change Changes in behaviour or mood state are not visible, but there are cases where they appear precisely enough to be felt by oneself. It is possible for one's personality to change due to life changes or stress, but if the change appears suddenly or markedly, there is also a possibility that a brain tumour is the cause. - Headache Since headache is a common symptom, in many cases there is no need to worry so much. However, in patients with a brain tumour, headaches appear persistently without ceasing, and sometimes they last for more than a week. (Korean Central News Agency) | |
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