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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1919, Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 2001, Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer was born. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Stop Overreacting to China’s Missile Test

It was a milestone for Beijing’s nuclear forces—but not necessarily the provocation many analysts have made it out to be.
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The korea Herald News
· Jun 26, 2026
N. Korea's Kim oversees tests of key weapons seen as aimed at S. Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen testing of a new multiple rocket launcher and other weapons, Pyongyang's state media reported Friday, in what appeared to be tests aimed at enhancing capabilities of strike means targeting South Korea. North Korea conducted the weapons tests Thursday, the 76th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1950-53 Korean War, in an apparent bid to demonstrate its ability to target major facilities in the South. The North's leader supervised the test of important
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 10, 2026
Beijing: Washington's accusations against routine Chinese missile test exemplify double standards, hegemony
Beijing: Washington's accusations against routine Chinese missile test exemplify double standards, hegemony
The Economic Times
· Jul 6, 2026
China's missile test has a loud & clear message
China's missile test has a loud & clear message
Intel Slava
· Jul 5, 2026
[Photo] 🇰🇵⚡️ — According to KCNA, North Korea conducted a test launch of strategic cruise mis [...]
— According to KCNA, North Korea conducted a test launch of strategic cruise missiles from the destroyer 'Kang Gon'. The test was observed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In addition to the missile launches, the military also tested the ship's overall combat power, including its deck guns, automatic cannons, and electronic warfare systems. Following the tests, Kim Jong Un ordered to complete all remaining trials of the destroyer and to deploy it to the Navy within two months.@Intelslava
DawnNews English
· Jul 10, 2026
China Successfully Tests Sea-Based Rocket Booster Recovery System | Dawn News English
China on Friday successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, state media reported, in the hopes of breaking US dominance in reusable rockets. #china #rocket #rocketboosterrecoverysystem #tests ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
RedState
· Jul 12, 2026
FORMER TRUMP FBI OFFICIAL: China's Missile Test Is a Wake-Up Call - Congress Must Not Blow the Response
FORMER TRUMP FBI OFFICIAL: China's Missile Test Is a Wake-Up Call - Congress Must Not Blow the Response
Korea Times News
· Jul 6, 2026
China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns
China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 10, 2026
Why China’s Submarine Missile Test Matters for Its Nuclear Deterrent?
China’s successful submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the southern Pacific this week was more than a routine military exercise. It provided Beijing with a rare opportunity to validate one of the most sensitive aspects of its nuclear deterrent its ability to command, communicate with and potentially deploy nuclear-armed submarines while remaining undetected. The test, carried [] The post Why China’s Submarine Missile Test Matters for Its Nuclear Deterrent? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
China’s missile warning demands a stronger defense budget
China’s navy this week test-fired a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific, alarming U.S. allies across the region. The launch, China’s second major open-ocean ballistic missile test in less than two years, was described by U.S. officials as a “great concern to the region and the world.” But our nation’s []
UPI
· Jul 8, 2026
China says countries should not overread Pacific SLBM test
China says countries should not overread Pacific SLBM test
NK News
· Jun 25, 2026
North Korea tests ability to strike ROK power stations with tactical nukes: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a missile test on Thursday involving tactical nuclear missiles capable of targeting what he implied were South Korean power stations, according to state media. The leader said the tests of what appeared to be the Hwasong-11D close-range ballistic missile (CRBM) and other weapons were meant to instill fear []
The Week
· Jul 10, 2026
The Week Unwrapped: What’s behind China’s latest missile tests?
The Week Unwrapped: What’s behind China’s latest missile tests?
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Pacific Flashpoint: China’s Deep-Ocean Missile Test Triggers Global Backlash
A Chinese submarine test-fired an unarmed, long-range ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the southern Pacific Ocean on Monday, sparking immediate and widespread condemnation from the United States and several Pacific nations. The United States military tracked the launch of the intercontinental-range weapon, which comes amid heightened international scrutiny over Beijing’s expanding military capabilities. [] Pacific Flashpoint: China’s Deep-Ocean Missile Test Triggers Global Backlash
Off The Press
· Jul 6, 2026
China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific, draws regional protests
China’s military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region. The missile was launched at 12:01 p.m. and carried a dummy warhead, according the official Xinhua News Agency. China last conducted a missile test in the Pacific two []...Click to read more
South China Morning Post
· Jul 7, 2026
What does China’s submarine missile test mean for its nuclear triad expansion?
China’s rare launch of a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the deep Pacific sent a strategic signal to the United States and regional neighbours, particularly Japan, amid concerns about Beijing’s military expansion. Monday’s test is also likely to reinforce calls in Washington and among US allies for greater defence investment and closer security coordination as regional tensions continue to rise, according to analysts. What happened during China’s submarine-launched...
PravdaReport
· Jun 26, 2026
North Korea Tests New HIMARS-Like Rocket System With Guided Munitions
North Korea has conducted tests of a new multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) that state media described as an upgraded platform equipped with guided rockets and enhanced strike capabilities. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the new multi-caliber system has been fitted with precision-guided rockets and incorporates a high degree of automation. Upgraded Rocket System Features Guided Munitions KCNA reported that the trials included an assessment of the combat performance of the upgraded 240-millimeter multiple launch rocket system equipped with 24 launch tubes.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 10, 2026
China shows its modern arsenal increasingly has the capacity to hit US cities
Sky News Defence Analyst Peter Jennings reacts to China testing a nuclear-capable ballistic missile in the South Pacific. “China is showing that their nuclear arsenal is modern and increasingly they have the capacity to hit America’s cities,” Mr Jennings told Sky News Australia. “The Chinese could not be more open, showing their plan to become the dominant military power in the Indo-Pacific.”
ANTARA News
· Jul 10, 2026
Indonesia closely monitors China's long-range ballistic missile test
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry stated that it is closely monitoring China's long-range ballistic missile test ...
Sweden Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
China test-fired ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in South Pacific
China test-fired ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in South Pacific
The Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
China’s ballistic missile test in Pacific nuclear-free zone causes alarm in Australia and New Zealand
Firing of long-range ballistic missile from nuclear-powered submarine marks China’s first such test in Pacific in two years
Egypt Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors
China on Monday conducted a rare test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean, sparking criticism from New Zealand and Australia for actions that they said threatened peace and stability in the region. A People’s Liberation Army Navy submarine “launched a strategic missile carrying a dummy warhead toward relevant high seas of the The post China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Iran Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test
Beijing said the move was not aimed at any particular country, dismissing accusations of escalation A Chinese nuclear submarine launched a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, marking the first such test since 2024. This test launch is
ABC News
· Jul 5, 2026
North Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, according to state media Sunday
Russia Today
· Jul 7, 2026
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test
China has conducted a rare ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, prompting condemnation from the US and its regional allies Read Full Article at RT.com
BRICS News
· Jul 7, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇨🇳 United States accuses China of nuclear proliferation following ballistic [...]
JUST IN: United States accuses China of nuclear proliferation following ballistic missile test.@BRICSNews
The Japan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Australia vows stronger ties with Solomon Islands amid China concerns
China on Monday test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific, its first test since 2024.
Kuwait Times
· Jul 5, 2026
North Korea leader oversees latest naval weapons tests
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests this week of the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon, including cruise missile launches and “electronic warfare means”, state...
9 News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
China launches nuclear-capable test missile into Pacific Ocean | 9 News Australia
China has test-launched a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific hours after Australia signed a new major defence deal to ward off Beijing’s influence in the region. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
Vision Times
· Jul 9, 2026
China’s Submarine-Launched ICBM Test Sparks Backlash From US, Japan, Australia, Philippines, Others
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday, July 7, test-fired a submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead into the South Pacific. Most of Communist China’s missile tests are made within the country’s territory, rather than over international waters, resulting in protests from governments throughout the region. Beijing said the []
Defence Blog
· Jul 6, 2026
China fires submarine nuclear missile into Pacific
A Chinese Navy submarine fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, and Tokyo says it “strongly urged” Beijing to call off the test beforehand, the Japan Times reported. The launch, carried out with a mock warhead rather than a live one, hit its intended impact zone according to China’s state-run Xinhua []
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister warns China’s missile test could lead to ‘miscalculation’ in Pacific
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister warns China’s missile test could lead to ‘miscalculation’ in Pacific
The West Australian
· Jul 5, 2026
NKorea launches naval destroyer cruise missile
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5000-tonne destroyer.
Drudge Report
· Jun 24, 2026
China Makes New US Warship Target for Missile Tests...
China Makes New US Warship Target for Missile Tests... (First column, 1st story, link) Related stories:Bejing Luring World to Yuan and Hobbling Sanctions...Communist supercomputer outpaces American rivals...
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 12, 2026
China submarine launch signals growing threat across western Pacific - analysis
China's test firing of the missile armed with a dummy warhead drew criticism from regional powers, with the US saying it was an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in the Pacific Ocean.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 26, 2026
New Zealand beri amaran operasi ketenteraan China di Pasifik
WELLINGTON: Ujian peluru berpandu balistik China dan pergerakan operasi tentera lautnya dijangka menjadi ‘ciri berterusan’ di rantau Pasifik ketika Beijing memperluaskan kehadiran keselamatan strategiknya, menurut pegawai New Zealand dalam satu dokumen dalaman yang diperoleh AFP. Amaran itu terkandung dalam laporan Disember 2025 oleh Angkatan Pertahanan New Zealand dan Kementerian Luar Negeri ketika mereka memantau sebuah ... Read more The post New Zealand beri amaran operasi ketenteraan China di Pasifik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 6, 2026
China launches nuclear-capable weapon in South Pacific
China has test-fired a nuclear-capable long-range missile with a dummy warhead in the South Pacific, Chinse media has confirmed.
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