Svalbard has been disproportionally affected by climate change.

-made fighter jets and the planned military drills.The report by North Koreas official Korean Central News Agency differed from the assessment by South Koreas military.

South Koreas military had said the flight data of the missile launched last week showed similarities to the Russian-made Iskander.South Korea -- North Korea said Thursday leader Kim Jong Un supervised the first test firing of a new multiple rocket launcher system that could potentially enhance its ability to strike targets in South Korea and U.The North also tested short-range missiles on May 4 and 9.

North Korea said those tests were designed to deliver a solemn warning to South Korea over its purchase of high-tech.mainland or its Pacific territories.

which were nuclear-capable and would be difficult for defense systems to track and destroy.

nuclear-capable missile that is highly maneuverable and travels on lower trajectories compared to conventional ballistic weapons.have been holding talks to end the 18-year-long war.

We hope that overall the need for combat forces in the region is reduced.Afghanistan envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said he hoped a final agreement could be reached by September.

how close the parties are to finalizing the deal.000 as part of a peace deal with the Taliban